Mercer International Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells northern bleached softwood Kraft (NBSK) pulp in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Pulp and Wood Products. It produces NBSK pulp primarily from wood chips and pulp logs; carbon neutral or green energy using carbon-neutral bio-fuels, such as black liquor and wood waste; and tall oil for use as a chemical additive and green energy source. The company also generates and sells green energy produced from bio-mass cogeneration power plant to third party utilities. In addition, it manufactures, distributes, and sells lumber and other wood residuals. The company sells its pulp to tissue, specialty papers, printing and writing paper, and other manufacturers; and wood products to distributors, construction firms, secondary manufacturers, retail yards, and home centers. Mercer International Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Pulp mills
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBasic Materials
Phone206-674-4639
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.17 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees1,840
OptionableOptionable
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer International's stock symbol?
Mercer International trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "MERC."
How often does Mercer International pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Mercer International?
Mercer International announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, October 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.125 per share on Thursday, December 20th. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.42%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 12th. View Mercer International's Dividend History.
How were Mercer International's earnings last quarter?
Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 25th. The basic materials company reported $0.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.11. The basic materials company earned $331.06 million during the quarter. Mercer International had a net margin of 9.06% and a return on equity of 22.34%. View Mercer International's Earnings History.
When is Mercer International's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for MERC?
4 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Mercer International's shares. Their forecasts range from $21.00 to $25.00. On average, they expect Mercer International's stock price to reach $22.6667 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 55.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Mercer International.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Mercer International?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mercer International in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Mercer International.
Has Mercer International been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about MERC stock have trended very positive recently, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group rates the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Mercer International earned a coverage optimism score of 3.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the basic materials company a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Mercer International's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Mercer International include Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG), United States Steel (X), Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (SID), JSR CORP/ADR (JSCPY), RPC Group (RPCGF), KapStone Paper and Packaging (KS), SSAB SVENSKT ST/ADR (SSAAY), Platform Specialty Products (PAH), Versum Materials (VSM), Lundin Mining (LUNMF), KAZ MINL PLC/ADR (KZMYY), Turquoise Hill Resources (TRQ), HITACHI CHEM CO/ADR (HCHMY), Allegheny Technologies (ATI) and Gold Fields (GFI).
Who are Mercer International's key executives?
Mercer International's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Jimmy S. H. Lee, Exec. Chairman (Age 62)
- Mr. David M. Gandossi, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 61)
- Mr. David K. Ure, CFO, Sr. VP of Fin. & Sec. (Age 52)
- Mr. Wolfram Ridder, VP of Bus. Devel. (Age 57)
- Mr. Leonhard Nossol, Group Controller for Europe (Age 61)
Who are Mercer International's major shareholders?
Mercer International's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include James Investment Research Inc. (0.14%). Company insiders that own Mercer International stock include David M Gandossi, Eric Lauritzen, James Shepherd, Jimmy S H Lee, Nancy Orr and Peter R Kellogg. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Mercer International.
Which major investors are selling Mercer International stock?
MERC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including James Investment Research Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Mercer International company stock in the last year include David M Gandossi, Eric Lauritzen, James Shepherd and Nancy Orr. View Insider Buying and Selling for Mercer International.
How do I buy shares of Mercer International?
Shares of MERC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Mercer International's stock price today?
One share of MERC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $14.61.
How big of a company is Mercer International?
Mercer International has a market capitalization of $952.60 million and generates $1.17 billion in revenue each year. Mercer International employs 1,840 workers across the globe.
What is Mercer International's official website?
How can I contact Mercer International?
Mercer International's mailing address is 700 WEST PENDER STREET SUITE 1120, VANCOUVER A1, 98168. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 206-674-4639.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Mercer International (NASDAQ MERC)
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