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MERC Stock Chart & Stats
$0.43
>-$0.01(-0.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$0.43
>-$0.01(-0.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.35 - $3.02
Previous CloseN/A
Volume117.49K
Average Volume (3M)6.10M
Market Cap
$25.28M
Enterprise Value$1.60K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$78.78M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.64B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.23
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
-1.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.62%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-7.73
Shares Outstanding67,018,036
10 Day Avg. Volume628,165
30 Day Avg. Volume6,100,556
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.95
Price to Sales (P/S)0.07
P/FCF Ratio-1.66
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$0.51Price Target Upside19.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)-3.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.98B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost Savings ProgramThe cost program provides a measurable, internally controlled path to improve efficiency and partially offset cyclical pulp, lumber, fiber and energy pressures. Continued execution could support margins and cash flow over the next several quarters.
Mass Timber GrowthMass timber offers Mercer a growth avenue beyond highly cyclical commodity pulp and lumber. The sizable backlog, with roughly 70% tied to hyperscaler data centers, supports multi-quarter visibility and could improve product mix through 2027.
Peace River ModernizationGovernment-backed funding should help finance modernization at a strategically important mill while supporting productivity and lower-carbon capabilities. The repayable and non-repayable contributions may strengthen long-term competitiveness and preserve regional operating scale.
Bears Say
Balance Sheet StrainHigh debt combined with negative equity materially limits financial flexibility and increases refinancing and solvency risk. Persistent losses could make covenant management, capital investment and strategic restructuring more difficult over the next several quarters.
Losses And Cash BurnThe revenue rebound has not translated into sustainable profitability or cash generation. Ongoing operating losses and cash consumption reduce funds available for debt service, maintenance capital and modernization, especially given Mercer’s elevated leverage.
German Mill Cost And Capacity PressureElevated German fiber costs, energy-related competition and planned downtime are likely to constrain margins and volumes beyond a single reporting period. The resulting capacity reductions and restructuring needs raise execution risk while the mills remain below cash break-even.
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MERC FAQ
What was Mercer International Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mercer International Inc lowest stock price was $0.35 and its highest was $3.02 in the past 12 months.
What is Mercer International Inc’s market cap?
Mercer International Inc’s market cap is $25.28M.
When is Mercer International Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mercer International Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 38 days.
How were Mercer International Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Mercer International Inc released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported -$1.13 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.95 by -$0.18.
Is Mercer International Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Mercer International Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Mercer International Inc pay dividends?
Mercer International Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.075 which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.62%. See more information on Mercer International Inc dividends here
What is Mercer International Inc’s EPS estimate?
Mercer International Inc’s EPS estimate is -1.16.
How many shares outstanding does Mercer International Inc have?
Mercer International Inc has 67,018,036 shares outstanding.
What happened to Mercer International Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Mercer International Inc reported an EPS of -$1.13 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.95. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -12.148%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Mercer International Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MERC
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Company Description
Mercer International Inc
Mercer International Inc. (MERC) is a global manufacturer primarily engaged in the production and marketing of northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp. Its pulp products are distributed internationally, reaching markets in Europe, the United States, Asia, and other regions. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Pulp and Wood Products. Beyond pulp, Mercer also plays a role in sustainable energy, generating and supplying green electricity derived from its biomass cogeneration power plants to various third-party utility providers. Furthermore, the company is involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of lumber and other valuable wood residuals. The primary feedstocks for its NBSK pulp production include wood chips, pulp logs, and sawlogs. Its carbon-neutral or "green" energy is generated using sustainable bio-fuels such as black liquor and wood waste. Additionally, Mercer produces tall oil, which serves as both a chemical additive and a green energy source. Mercer's pulp is a key ingredient for manufacturers of tissue, specialty paper, printing and writing paper, and other paper products. Its lumber goods reach a diverse customer base, including distributors, construction firms, secondary manufacturers, retail yards, and home centers. Established in 1968, Mercer International Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Canada.
MERC Company Deck
MERC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The call contained a number of operational and commercial positives — notably strong mass timber growth, solid progress on the One Goal One Hundred cost program, regional pulp and lumber price pockets of strength, and proactive strategic work to address liquidity — but these were outweighed by significant near-term headwinds: negative consolidated and segment EBITDA, a $29 million inventory impairment, elevated German fiber and energy costs, production curtailments, covenant/going-concern pressures, and declining liquidity. Management is taking decisive cost, restructuring and financing actions, but material execution and market risks remain before results normalize.View all MERC earnings summariesMERC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$0.51
▲(19.19% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
38.88% Insiders
6.10% Mutual Funds
39.39% Other Institutional Investors
12.64% Public Companies and
Individual Investors