Previous close | 156.88 |
Open | 158.12 |
Bid | 156.70 x 60000 |
Ask | 157.18 x 60000 |
Day's range | 158.12 - 159.44 |
52-week range | 119.00 - 168.80 |
Volume | |
Avg. volume | 230 |
Market cap | 286.377B |
Beta (5Y monthly) | 0.56 |
PE ratio (TTM) | 62.28 |
EPS (TTM) | 2.56 |
Earnings date | 26 Apr 2024 |
Forward dividend & yield | 5.84 (3.72%) |
Ex-dividend date | 12 Apr 2024 |
1y target est | 127.01 |
While the healthcare sector is expected to benefit from cutting-edge medicines, new drug approvals, technological advancements, and deal activities, it is expected to witness a modest earnings decline of 5.6% in the first quarter.
Drug and biotech companies are likely to see significant innovation. In the Large-Cap Pharmaceuticals industry, Eli Lilly (LLY), Novo Nordisk (NVO), Merck (MRK) and AbbVie (ABBV) are worth retaining in one's portfolio.
Let's look at five biotech/drug companies, MRK, SNY, BMY, GILD and ABBV, slated to release their first quarter 2024 earnings results this week.