NASDAQ:MERC Mercer International (MERC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $0.25 0.00 (-0.28%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$0.22 -0.03 (-10.55%) As of 06:48 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC Filings About Mercer International Stock (NASDAQ:MERC) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Mercer International alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$0.21▼$0.2650-Day Range$0.12▼$0.4152-Week Range$0.12▼$2.85Volume6.12 million shsAverage Volume4.69 million shsMarket Capitalization$16.71 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$0.85Consensus RatingStrong Sell Company Overview Mercer International Inc. is a global producer of market northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp, a wood-fiber material used to manufacture tissue, printing and writing papers, specialty papers, and other fiber-based products. The company sells its pulp to customers in a range of international markets, primarily through direct sales and established distribution channels. Mercer operates pulp mills in Germany and Canada. Its German operations include the Rosenthal mill in Blankenstein and the Stendal mill in Arneburg, while its Canadian operations include the Celgar mill in Castlegar, British Columbia. The company’s mills also generate renewable energy from wood residues and other biomass produced during the pulping process, supporting their electricity and steam requirements and, in some cases, supplying power to local grids. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Mercer has developed its business through the ownership and operation of large-scale pulp facilities in Europe and North America. Its operations emphasize the use of sustainably sourced wood fiber, efficient production, and the recovery of energy and other byproducts from the manufacturing process.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Mercer International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks47th Percentile Overall ScoreMERC MarketRank™: 2.336854774 of 5 starsMercer International scored higher than 47% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 167th out of 230 stocks in the materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.4 / 5Analyst RatingStrong Sell Consensus RatingMercer International has received a consensus rating of Strong Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.17, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 5 sell ratings.Upside PotentialMercer International has a consensus price target of $0.85, representing about 245.7% upside from its current price of $0.25.Amount of Analyst CoverageMercer International has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Mercer International's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.3 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthGrowing Earnings GrowthEarnings for Mercer International are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($3.35) to ($1.55) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Mercer International is -0.03, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Mercer International is -0.03, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMercer International has a P/B Ratio of 0.24. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Mercer International's valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted8.44% of the float of Mercer International has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverMercer International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.97.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Mercer International has recently decreased by 3.75%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthWeak Dividend YieldMercer International does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthMercer International does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Read more about Mercer International's dividend. News and Social Media1.8 / 5News Sentiment-0.15 News SentimentMercer International has a news sentiment score of -0.15. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.42 average news sentiment score of Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Mercer International this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for MERC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Mercer International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Company Ownership0.8 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Mercer International insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders1.20% of the stock of Mercer International is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions85.79% of the stock of Mercer International is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Mercer International's insider trading history. Receive MERC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Mercer International and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. MERC Stock News HeadlinesMercer International Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results2 hours ago | globenewswire.comMercer International Inc. announces restructuring support agreements and $420.0 million rights offeringNovember 3 at 9:21 AM | msn.comThe government is buying stocksDonald Trump and Bernie Sanders rarely agree on anything, yet both are steering the country toward the same economic system, according to veteran analyst Porter Stansberry. The government has already taken stakes in companies like Intel, Lithium Americas, and MP Materials, while political rhetoric on both sides points toward deeper centralization. Stansberry has spent months investigating what this bipartisan shift could mean for investors navigating the months ahead.November 5 at 1:00 AM | Porter & Company (Ad)Mercer announces recapitalization agreementNovember 2 at 11:18 PM | tipranks.comPulp Producer Mercer Plans Chapter 11 With $1.1 Billion Debt CutNovember 2 at 11:18 PM | bloomberg.comMercer International Expects to File for BankruptcyNovember 2 at 11:18 PM | marketwatch.comMercer International plans Chapter 11 filing with $1.1B debt reductionNovember 2 at 11:18 PM | seekingalpha.comMercer International Announces Comprehensive Recapitalization Agreement with Significant Support from Noteholders and ShareholdersNovember 2 at 6:49 PM | globenewswire.comSee More Headlines MERC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have MERC shares performed this year? Mercer International's stock was trading at $1.98 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, MERC stock has decreased by 87.6% and is now trading at $0.2459. How were Mercer International's earnings last quarter? Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) posted its earnings results on Thursday, November, 5th. The basic materials company reported ($0.88) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($1.11) by $0.23. The basic materials company had revenue of $440.67 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $452 million. Mercer International had a negative net margin of 27.86% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 352.57%. Who are Mercer International's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Mercer International include Net Worth Advisory Group (0.43%). Insiders that own company stock include Peter R Kellogg, Estrada Juan Carlos Bueno, Richard George Short, Rainer Rettig, Linda J Welty, Wolfgang Beck, Carsten Merforth and Alice Laberge. View institutional ownership trends. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Mercer International own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Mercer International investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), AbbVie (ABBV), Etsy (ETSY), Rocket Companies (RKT), CVS Health (CVS), Micron Technology (MU) and Walt Disney (DIS). Company Calendar Last Earnings8/06/2026Today11/05/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)11/05/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (1d) 1-Year History Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26 Nov 26 MERC's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMaterials Industry Paper & Forest Products Sub-IndustryPaper Products Current SymbolNASDAQ:MERC CIK1333274 Webmercerint.com Phone(206) 674-4639Fax604-684-1094Employees3,545Year Founded1968Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Mercer International$0.85 High Price Target$2.25 Low Price Target$0.15 Potential Upside/Downside+241.0%Consensus RatingStrong Sell Rating Score (0-4)1.17 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($7.73) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income-$497.89 million Net Margins-27.86% Pretax Margin-29.68% Return on Equity-352.57% Return on Assets-13.99% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.30 Quick Ratio0.68 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.86 billion Price / Sales0.01 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$1.02 per share Price / Book0.24Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares67,018,000Free Float66,214,000Market Cap$16.71 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.67 Social Links 10 Stocks Powering The Next AI Boom The AI boom is creating opportunities across semiconductors, cloud computing, enterprise software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and automation. 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