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Merck & Company (MRK)
NYSE:MRK
Merck & Company (MRK) Ownership Overview
0.05% Insiders
20.30% Mutual Funds
16.56% Other Institutional Investors
25.42% ETFs
37.68% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Merck & Company (MRK) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 62.27% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.05% is owned by Insiders, and 37.68% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
Recent Insider Trading Activity
Date | Name | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Nov 12, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $616395 | |
Nov 04, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $719958 | |
Apr 29, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $352723 | |
Feb 20, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $714680 |
Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity
Date | Firm | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Sep 30, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $45070 | |
Sep 30, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $110703 | |
Sep 30, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $205544 | |
Sep 30, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $275290 |
Top Shareholders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214,099,107 | Institution | 8.63% | 21,197,952,584 | |
| 165,636,221 | Institution | 6.67% | 16,399,642,241 | |
| 134,947,457 | Institution | 5.44% | 13,361,147,718 | |
| 101,159,487 | Institution | 4.08% | 10,015,800,808 | |
| 42,332,327 | Institution | 1.71% | 4,191,323,696 | |
| 40,889,231 | Institution | 1.65% | 4,048,442,761 | |
| 38,619,510 | Institution | 1.56% | 3,823,717,685 | |
| 29,443,600 | Institution | 1.19% | 2,915,210,836 | |
| 24,068,126 | Institution | 0.97% | 2,382,985,155 | |
| 21,360,709 | Institution | 0.86% | 2,114,923,798 |
Top Mutual Fund Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165,636,221 | Institution | 6.67% | 16,399,642,241 | |
| 42,332,327 | Institution | 1.71% | 4,191,323,696 | |
| 38,619,510 | Institution | 1.56% | 3,823,717,685 | |
| 16,646,713 | Institution | 0.67% | 1,648,191,054 | |
| 15,763,331 | Institution | 0.64% | 1,560,727,402 | |
| 11,292,543 | Institution | 0.45% | 1,118,074,682 | |
| 10,509,363 | Institution | 0.42% | 1,040,532,031 | |
| 9,872,124 | Institution | 0.40% | 977,438,997 | |
| 8,131,751 | Institution | 0.33% | 805,124,667 | |
| 7,385,005 | Institution | 0.30% | 731,189,345 |
Top ETF Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78,408,512 | Institution | 3.16% | 6,741,563,862 | |
| 62,311,891 | Institution | 2.51% | 5,357,576,388 | |
| 33,960,282 | Institution | 1.37% | 3,315,202,729 | |
| 30,553,939 | Institution | 1.23% | 2,982,675,525 | |
| 30,553,939 | Institution | 1.23% | 2,982,675,525 | |
| 29,904,191 | Institution | 1.20% | 2,960,813,951 | |
| 22,594,058 | Institution | 0.91% | 1,942,637,107 | |
| 18,024,412 | Institution | 0.73% | 1,759,543,099 | |
| 13,534,829 | Institution | 0.55% | 1,163,724,597 | |
| 9,872,543 | Institution | 0.40% | 848,841,247 |
FAQ
Who Owns Merck & Company (MRK)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 16.56% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.05% is held by insiders, and 37.68% is held by retail investors.
What percentage of Merck & Company (MRK) stock is held by institutional investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 16.56% of Merck & Company (MRK) stock is held by institutional investors.
What percentage of Merck & Company (MRK) stock is held by retail investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 37.68% of Merck & Company (MRK) stock is held by retail investors.
Who owns the most shares of Merck & Company (MRK)?
Vanguard owns the most shares of Merck & Company (MRK).
What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.