Top 15 Low Volatility Healthcare Stocks to Buy Now

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6. Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)

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Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 93

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) is one of the top low volatility healthcare stocks to buy now. Analyst Daina Graybosch of Leerink Partners maintained a Buy rating on Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) on July 21, bringing the price target down to $92 from $115.

The analyst told investors that Merck & Co., Inc.’s (NYSE:MRK) focus on the expansion of its cardiopulmonary and infectious disease franchises is anticipated to boost investor sentiment, especially because these domains show considerable development potential.

Graybosch reasoned that while challenges such as the regulatory pressures on Gardasil and Keytruda exist, Merck & Co., Inc.’s (NYSE:MRK) valuation remains attractive in comparison to its peers, which shows room for optimism and appreciation.

In addition, upcoming clinical trial results may also bolster Merck & Co., Inc.’s (NYSE:MRK) long-term revenue prospects according to the analyst, including those for enlicitide and Winrevair.

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) is a biopharmaceutical company that delivers health solutions to advance the treatment and prevention of diseases in animals and people.

Its Pharmaceutical segment offers vaccines and human health pharmaceutical products, typically therapeutic and preventive agents. Its Animal Health segment develops, discovers, manufactures, and markets a range of vaccines and veterinary pharmaceutical products.

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