Previous Close | 159.44 |
Open | 155.06 |
Bid | 155.72 x 60000 |
Ask | 157.22 x 60000 |
Day's Range | 155.06 - 155.06 |
52 Week Range | 119.00 - 168.80 |
Volume | |
Avg. Volume | 230 |
Market Cap | 274.557B |
Beta (5Y Monthly) | 0.56 |
PE Ratio (TTM) | 61.05 |
EPS (TTM) | 2.54 |
Earnings Date | Apr 26, 2024 |
Forward Dividend & Yield | 5.84 (3.66%) |
Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 12, 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.