MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Stock
$148.69−0.09 (−0.06%)Close Sep 28, 2026
MRK returned 12.75% a year from Jan 1962 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $23,633,125. It fell 68.62% from Dec 2000 to Mar 2009, and it took 13.1 years to get back to its high.
Jan 2, 1962 – Sep 28, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $23,633,125 | 12.75% | −68.62% | 0.61 |
| $10,000 became | $23,633,125 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 12.75% |
| Max drawdown | −68.62% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.61 |
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Growth of $10,000
- MRK
Trailing returns
| Period | MRK |
|---|---|
| 1M | +0.82% |
| 3M | +16.25% |
| 6M | +25.92% |
| YTD | +44.18% |
| 1Y | +94.83% |
| 3Y | +16.03% |
| 5Y | +18.77% |
| 10Y | +12.82% |
| 15Y | +14.77% |
| 20Y | +10.54% |
| 25Y | +7.37% |
| 30Y | +8.71% |
| Since 1962 | +12.75% |
Metrics
| Return | MRK |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $23,633,125 |
| Total return | 236,231.25% |
| CAGR | 12.75% |
| Calendar years | MRK |
| Best year | 88.89% |
| Worst year | −45.33% |
| Positive years | 47 of 64 |
| Risk | MRK |
| Max drawdown | −68.62% |
| Longest drawdown | 13.1 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 24.95% |
| Risk-adjusted | MRK |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.61 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.88 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.19 |
| Return | MRK |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $23,633,125 |
| Total return | 236,231.25% |
| CAGR | 12.75% |
| Calendar years | MRK |
| Best year | 88.89% |
| Worst year | −45.33% |
| Positive years | 47 of 64 |
| Risk | MRK |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −68.62% |
| Longest drawdown | 13.1 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 24.95% |
| Risk-adjusted | MRK |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.61 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.88 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.19 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −68.6% | Dec 2000 | Mar 2009 | Feb 2014 |
| −50.0% | Mar 1973 | Sep 1974 | Dec 1980 |
| −47.2% | Jan 1992 | Aug 1993 | Jul 1995 |
| −43.4% | Jun 2024 | May 2025 | Jun 2026 |
| −36.5% | Mar 1999 | Mar 2000 | Oct 2000 |
Annual returns
| Year | MRK |
|---|---|
| 1962 | −11.31% |
| 1963 | +43.39% |
| 1964 | +39.31% |
| 1965 | +45.04% |
| 1966 | +11.03% |
| 1967 | +12.11% |
| 1968 | +8.98% |
| 1969 | +28.29% |
| 1970 | −10.76% |
| 1971 | +27.85% |
| 1972 | +45.39% |
| 1973 | −8.09% |
| 1974 | −16.59% |
| 1975 | +6.26% |
| 1976 | +0.45% |
| 1977 | −16.23% |
| 1978 | +25.58% |
| 1979 | +10.05% |
| 1980 | +21.27% |
| 1981 | +3.07% |
| 1982 | +3.61% |
| 1983 | +10.19% |
| 1984 | +7.68% |
| 1985 | +50.10% |
| 1986 | +84.58% |
| 1987 | +29.98% |
| 1988 | +11.95% |
| 1989 | +37.47% |
| 1990 | +18.94% |
| 1991 | +88.89% |
| 1992 | −20.31% |
| 1993 | −18.33% |
| 1994 | +14.85% |
| 1995 | +76.61% |
| 1996 | +23.94% |
| 1997 | +35.65% |
| 1998 | +41.30% |
| 1999 | −7.49% |
| 2000 | +41.76% |
| 2001 | −35.96% |
| 2002 | −1.21% |
| 2003 | −11.20% |
| 2004 | −27.77% |
| 2005 | +4.04% |
| 2006 | +42.68% |
| 2007 | +37.35% |
| 2008 | −45.33% |
| 2009 | +26.70% |
| 2010 | +2.91% |
| 2011 | +9.56% |
| 2012 | +13.14% |
| 2013 | +26.83% |
| 2014 | +16.93% |
| 2015 | −3.89% |
| 2016 | +15.05% |
| 2017 | −1.49% |
| 2018 | +39.95% |
| 2019 | +22.27% |
| 2020 | −7.20% |
| 2021 | +1.75% |
| 2022 | +49.42% |
| 2023 | +1.01% |
| 2024 | −6.26% |
| 2025 | +9.79% |
| 2026to Sep 28 | +44.18% |