Trade Summary

6 days ago, Maraldo David R., serving as EVP & Pres. MMD at Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), sold 18,706 shares at $128.72 per share, for a total transaction value of $2,407,797.04. Following this transaction, Maraldo David R. now holds 18,212 shares of MRK.

This sale represents a 50.67% decrease in Maraldo David R.'s stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM ET, 2 days after the trade was made.

Merck & Co., Inc. operates in the HEALTHCARE sector, specifically within the DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL industry. Insider selling activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.