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MERC Stock Chart & Stats
$0.67
>-$0.01(-0.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$0.67
>-$0.01(-0.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.53 - $4.31
Previous CloseN/A
Volume117.49K
Average Volume (3M)591.64K
Market Cap
$45.62M
Enterprise Value$1.63K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$84.54M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.62B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.35
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.95Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield11.01%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-7.89
Shares Outstanding66,982,506
10 Day Avg. Volume297,226
30 Day Avg. Volume591,638
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
$0.75Price Target Upside11.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)-3.17
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.98B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost-Reduction Program ProgressRealizing ≈$41M (about 41% of the $100M goal) shows tangible, multi-quarter structural cost and reliability gains. Sustained delivery of these savings should lift operating margins and cash generation capacity, helping stabilize EBITDA and financing flexibility into late 2026.
Mass Timber Growth & BacklogRapid mass timber revenue growth and a ~$171M backlog (majority hyperscalers) provide multi-quarter visibility and advance payment features that improve near-term cash flow. This diversifies revenue away from volatile pulp/lumber cycles and supports higher-margin, predictable project work.
Creditor Engagement And WaiverObtaining a covenant waiver and strong bondholder consent demonstrates the company's ability to negotiate financing relief and buy execution runway. This reduces immediate default risk and affords time to implement cost programs and cash-preserving actions over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
High Leverage & Negative EquityVery high gross debt and slightly negative equity materially weaken balance sheet resilience. This elevates refinancing and solvency risk, limits strategic optionality, and increases the probability of restrictive lender actions or asset sales if operational recovery lags over the next few quarters.
Weak And Inconsistent Cash GenerationSustained negative operating and free cash flow indicate the business is burning liquidity and reliant on external financing or waivers. This constrains maintenance and strategic capex, heightens default risk under stressed scenarios, and limits the company’s ability to absorb further market shocks.
Solid Wood Demand & Margin PressureNegative Solid Wood EBITDA reflects structural weakness from weak European pallet demand, high mortgage rates and channel destocking. With fiber costs elevated and freight inflation persisting, the lumber segment may continue to drag consolidated margins and cash generation over multiple quarters.
Mercer International News
MERC FAQ
What was Mercer International Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mercer International Inc lowest stock price was $0.53 and its highest was $4.31 in the past 12 months.
What is Mercer International Inc’s market cap?
Mercer International Inc’s market cap is $45.62M.
When is Mercer International Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mercer International Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 7 days.
How were Mercer International Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Mercer International Inc released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -$0.78 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.775 by -$0.005.
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 11.01%. See more information on Mercer International Inc dividends here
What is Mercer International Inc’s EPS estimate?
Mercer International Inc’s EPS estimate is -0.95.
How many shares outstanding does Mercer International Inc have?
Mercer International Inc has 66,982,506 shares outstanding.
What happened to Mercer International Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Mercer International Inc reported an EPS of -$0.78 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.775. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -11.712%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Mercer International Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MERC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Mercer International Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$0.75 (11.94% Upside)
$0.75 (11.94% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 29.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-64.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-15.94%
Trailing 12-Months
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
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents a mixed picture: there are clear operational and strategic positives including a sizable quarter-over-quarter improvement in operating EBITDA, meaningful progress against the One Goal One Hundred cost initiative (realizing ~$41M), strong mass timber growth with a $171M backlog, and successful lender/bondholder engagement (waiver and >80% consent). Offsetting these positives are material near-term challenges: a consolidated net loss and $22M inventory impairment, a covenant breach with the German revolver now classified as noncurrent, a $201M reduction in aggregate liquidity, sustained fiber cost inflation (roughly +10% vs Q4) that pressures margins, a negative Solid Wood EBITDA, and ongoing market demand weakness that may require further supply rationalization. Management expects some stabilization in Q2 (fiber costs stabilizing, modest working capital reduction) but acknowledges ongoing macro and trade uncertainties. Overall the call balances significant operational progress and strategic actions against meaningful financial and market headwinds.View all MERC earnings summariesMERC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$0.75
▲(11.94% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
38.90% Insiders
6.10% Mutual Funds
1.18% Other Institutional Investors
50.58% Public Companies and
Individual Investors