Merck Announces Positive Top-line Results from Pivotal Phase 3 STELLAR Trial Evaluating Sotatercept for the Treatment of Adults with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

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Merck (MRK) Shares Rally, Analyst Believes Data Supports Approval of Statercept in PAH

October 10, 2022 11:02 AM EDT

Merck (NYSE: MRK) announced positive top-line results from the pivotal Phase 3 STELLAR trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of sotatercept on Monday.

The company said the trial met its primary efficacy outcome measure, demonstrating a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the six-minute walk distance from baseline at 24 weeks.

Following the news, Mizuho analyst Mara Goldstein maintained a Buy rating and $100 per share price target on the stock, telling investors, "while specific details were not disclosed,... More

Merck (MRK) Climbs 1.6% After Upgrade, Phase 3 STELLAR Trial of Sotatercept Meets Primary Endpoint

October 10, 2022 7:22 AM EDT

Merck (NYSE: MRK) Climbs 1.6% After Upgrade, Phase 3 STELLAR Trial of Sotatercept Meets Primary Endpoint

Earlier Upgraded at GuggenheimPhase 3 STELLAR Trial of Sotatercept Meets Primary Endpoint... More