Merck & Co: Q1 Earnings Insights


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Shares of Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) decreased 3.4% in pre-market trading after the company reported Q1 results.

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Quarterly Results

Earnings per share were down 6.67% over the past year to $1.40, which missed the estimate of $1.63.

Revenue of $12,080,000,000 up by 0.19% from the same period last year, which missed the estimate of $12,660,000,000.

Looking Ahead

Merck reaffirmed FY21 guidance.

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Technicals

52-week high: $87.80

Company's 52-week low was at $71.72

Price action over last quarter: down 1.72%

Company Profile

Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. Within cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform is growing as a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business, with treatments to prevent hepatitis B and pediatric diseases as well as HPV and shingles. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, close to 40% of the firm's sales are generated in the United States.


27% profit every 20 days?

This is what Nic Chahine averages with his option buys. Not selling covered calls or spreads… BUYING options. Most traders don’t even have a winning percentage of 27% buying options. He has an 83% win rate. Here’s how he does it.


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