If you'd invested in Merck & Co. (MRK): performance and returns
Looking for Merck & Co.'s share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Merck & Co. have returned?
This calculator shows how much Merck & Co. stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Merck & Co.
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,292 | +29% |
| 3 years ago | $1,158 | +16% |
| 5 years ago | $1,646 | +65% |
| 10 years ago | $2,550 | +155% |
| since inception (1985) | $46,226 | +4523% |
Return by year (Merck & Co.)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +22% | $1,221 (+22%) |
| 2025 | +6% | $1,292 (+29%) |
| 2024 | -9% | $1,179 (+18%) |
| 2023 | -2% | $1,158 (+16%) |
| 2022 | +45% | $1,677 (+68%) |
| 2021 | -2% | $1,646 (+65%) |
| 2020 | -10% | $1,481 (+48%) |
| 2019 | +19% | $1,762 (+76%) |
| 2018 | +36% | $2,393 (+139%) |
| 2017 | -4% | $2,288 (+129%) |
| 2016 | +11% | $2,550 (+155%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does MRK return?
$1,000 invested in Merck & Co. 10 years ago would be worth $2,550 today, i.e. +10%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was MRK's best/worst year?
Best year: 2022 (+45%). Worst year: 2020 (-10%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in MRK since inception be worth?
Since 1985, $1,000 would have become $46,226 (+4523%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Merck & Co.'s returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Merck & Co. pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Merck & Co.'s average annual return (ROI)?
Merck & Co.'s return on investment is about +10%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.