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NASDAQ:MERC

Mercer International (MERC) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$8.96
+0.50 (+5.91%)
(As of 06/2/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$8.48
$9.00
50-Day Range
$8.46
$9.78
52-Week Range
$8.38
$17.50
Volume
743,309 shs
Average Volume
457,594 shs
Market Capitalization
$595.21 million
P/E Ratio
4.69
Dividend Yield
3.35%
Price Target
$13.90

Mercer International MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.20 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
55.1% Upside
$13.90 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
4.02% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.93mentions of Mercer International in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
Growing
From ($0.40) to $2.06 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.69 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

36th out of 164 stocks

Pulp Mills Industry

1st out of 2 stocks


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About Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Stock

Mercer International, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of pulp. It operates through Pulp and Wood Products segments. The Pulp segment consists of the manufacture, sales, and distribution of NBSK pulp, electricity, and other by-products at three pulp mills. The Wood Products segment is involved in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of lumber, electricity and other wood residuals at the Friesau Facility. The company was founded on July 1, 1968 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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MERC Stock News Headlines

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MERC Price History

MERC Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 4/5 Dividend
3/28/2023
Dividend Payable
4/05/2023
Last Earnings
5/04/2023
Today
6/02/2023
Ex-Dividend for 7/6 Dividend
6/27/2023
Dividend Payable
7/06/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/27/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Pulp mills
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:MERC
Employees
3,320
Year Founded
1968

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$13.90
High Stock Price Forecast
$24.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$10.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+55.1%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.20
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$247.04 million
Pretax Margin
8.88%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.28 billion
Cash Flow
$6.14 per share
Book Value
$12.39 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
63,574,000
Market Cap
$595.21 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.48

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Key Executives

  • Juan Carlos Bueno
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Adolf Koppensteiner
    Chief Operating Officer
  • David K. Ure
    CFO, Secretary, CAO & Senior Vice President
  • Christoph Grewe-Franze
    Chief Information Officer
  • Genevieve Stannus
    Treasurer & Vice President













MERC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Mercer International stock right now?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mercer International in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" MERC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MERC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Mercer International's stock price forecast for 2023?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Mercer International's shares. Their MERC share price forecasts range from $10.00 to $24.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $13.90 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 55.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have MERC shares performed in 2023?

Mercer International's stock was trading at $11.64 at the start of the year. Since then, MERC shares have decreased by 23.0% and is now trading at $8.96.
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Are investors shorting Mercer International?

Mercer International saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,550,000 shares, an increase of 105.9% from the April 30th total of 752,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 461,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.4 days. Currently, 4.0% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is Mercer International's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 27th 2023.
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How were Mercer International's earnings last quarter?

Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 4th. The basic materials company reported ($0.46) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.82. The basic materials company had revenue of $522.67 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $512.70 million. Mercer International had a net margin of 5.77% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.28%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 11.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.34 earnings per share.

How often does Mercer International pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Mercer International?

Mercer International declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 4th. Investors of record on Wednesday, June 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.075 per share on Thursday, July 6th. This represents a $0.30 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.35%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 27th.
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Is Mercer International a good dividend stock?

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.46%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 15.71%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MERC will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.56% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is Jimmy S. H. Lee's approval rating as Mercer International's CEO?

1 employees have rated Mercer International Chief Executive Officer Jimmy S. H. Lee on Glassdoor.com. Jimmy S. H. Lee has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Jimmy S. H. Lee in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Mercer International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Mercer International investors own include Chesapeake Energy (CHKAQ), Hecla Mining (HL), Barnes Group (B), Caterpillar (CAT), Energy Transfer (ET), AT&T (T), Teck Resources (TECK), CVS Health (CVS), Ford Motor (F) and Domtar (UFS).

What is Mercer International's stock symbol?

Mercer International trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "MERC."

Who are Mercer International's major shareholders?

Mercer International's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Geode Capital Management LLC (0.64%), Keeley Teton Advisors LLC (0.50%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (0.36%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.33%), Rhumbline Advisers (0.10%) and State of Tennessee Treasury Department (0.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Alice Laberge, Eric Xavier Heine, Keith Purchase, Peter R Kellogg and Rainer Rettig.
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How do I buy shares of Mercer International?

Shares of MERC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Mercer International's stock price today?

One share of MERC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $8.96.

How much money does Mercer International make?

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) has a market capitalization of $595.21 million and generates $2.28 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $247.04 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.91 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Mercer International have?

The company employs 3,320 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Mercer International?

Mercer International's mailing address is 700 WEST PENDER STREET SUITE 1120, VANCOUVER A1, 98168. The official website for the company is mercerint.com. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (604) 684-1099 or via fax at 604-684-1094.

This page (NASDAQ:MERC) was last updated on 6/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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