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Merck & Company (MRK)
NYSE:MRK
Merck & Company (MRK) Ownership Overview
0.05% Insiders
21.43% Mutual Funds
15.85% Other Institutional Investors
21.45% ETFs
41.21% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Merck & Company (MRK) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 58.74% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.05% is owned by Insiders, and 41.21% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
Recent Insider Trading Activity
Date | Name | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | Johannes Jacobus Oosthuizen President, U.s. Market | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $714680 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | David Michael Williams Evp,chief Info&digital Officer | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $512040 |
| Feb 07, 2025 | Downing Cristal N Chief Comm. & Public Afrs Ofcr | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $209539 |
| Feb 07, 2025 | Inge Thulin Director | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $249924 |
Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity
Date | Firm | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $124946 | |
| Dec 31, 2024 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $252082 | |
| Dec 31, 2024 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $261731 | |
| Dec 31, 2024 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $288293 |
Top Shareholders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222,861,524 | Institution | 8.82% | 21,076,014,325 | |
| 172,157,013 | Institution | 6.82% | 16,280,888,719 | |
| 126,613,775 | Institution | 5.01% | 11,973,864,702 | |
| 99,778,964 | Institution | 3.95% | 9,436,096,625 | |
| 41,804,359 | Institution | 1.65% | 3,953,438,231 | |
| 41,280,832 | Institution | 1.63% | 3,903,928,282 | |
| 17,264,881 | Institution | 0.68% | 1,632,739,796 | |
| 16,991,296 | Institution | 0.67% | 1,606,866,863 | |
| 16,111,604 | Institution | 0.64% | 1,523,674,390 | |
| 15,334,358 | Institution | 0.61% | 1,450,170,236 |
Top Mutual Fund Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172,157,013 | Institution | 6.82% | 16,280,888,719 | |
| 41,804,359 | Institution | 1.65% | 3,953,438,231 | |
| 41,280,832 | Institution | 1.63% | 3,903,928,282 | |
| 17,264,881 | Institution | 0.68% | 1,632,739,796 | |
| 15,334,358 | Institution | 0.61% | 1,450,170,236 | |
| 12,528,340 | Institution | 0.50% | 1,184,805,114 | |
| 11,327,427 | Institution | 0.45% | 1,071,234,771 | |
| 10,989,278 | Institution | 0.44% | 1,039,256,020 | |
| 10,676,703 | Institution | 0.42% | 1,009,695,803 | |
| 10,467,983 | Institution | 0.41% | 989,957,152 |
Top ETF Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79,787,400 | Institution | 3.16% | 7,360,387,650 | |
| 70,158,150 | Institution | 2.78% | 6,472,089,338 | |
| 31,953,416 | Institution | 1.26% | 3,021,834,551 | |
| 31,943,007 | Institution | 1.26% | 3,025,322,193 | |
| 28,757,725 | Institution | 1.14% | 2,719,618,053 | |
| 21,839,351 | Institution | 0.86% | 2,014,680,130 | |
| 18,288,292 | Institution | 0.72% | 1,732,084,135 | |
| 13,874,135 | Institution | 0.55% | 1,371,042,021 | |
| 10,469,905 | Institution | 0.41% | 965,848,736 | |
| 9,068,462 | Institution | 0.36% | 857,604,451 |
FAQ
Who Owns Merck & Company (MRK)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 15.85% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.05% is held by insiders, and 41.21% is held by retail investors.
What percentage of Merck & Company (MRK) stock is held by institutional investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 15.85% 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 41.21% 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.