MERCBasic Materials · Paper & Paper ProductsThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering Mercer International, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $0.75 — +76.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 8 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Mercer International, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (87): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Volatility (0): The share price moves around a lot.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MERC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +76.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | CIBC | Maintains | Neutral | $1.50 → $1.00 |
| 17 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $1.00 → $0.75 |
| 11 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $1.25 → $1.00 |
| 11 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 16 Apr 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 17 Feb 2026 | TD Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 21 Jan 2026 | TD Cowen | Downgrade | Sell | — |
| 10 Nov 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 5 Aug 2025 | TD Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 22 July 2025 | CIBC | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 May 2025 | CIBC | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 May 2025 | TD Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 22 Apr 2025 | CIBC | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Nov 2024 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Sector Perform | — |
| 13 Aug 2024 | CIBC | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Aug 2024 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 28 Feb 2024 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 8 Sept 2023 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Sector Perform | — |
| 24 Aug 2023 | Credit Suisse | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Aug 2023 | Raymond James | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MERC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 67% of US stocks
Cheaper than 99% of US stocks
Cheaper than 94% of US stocks
Cheaper than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 4% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 14% of US stocks
Higher than 5% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 98% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| MERCMercer International, Inc. | $28.5M | 8 |
| ITPIT Tech Packaging, Inc. | $3.0M | — |
| CLWClearwater Paper Corp. | $348.8M | 60 |
| BIOXBioceres Crop Solutions Corp.* | $27.9M | 16 |
| LOOPLoop Industries, Inc.* | $29.5M | 16 |
| GRMLGreenland Mines Ltd.* | $31.0M | 6 |
| FMSTForemost Clean Energy Ltd.* | $20.3M | 7 |
* Nearest Basic Materials names by size — few paper & paper products companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Mercer International Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, with a transcript of the proceedings published by Seeking Alpha. The call covered the company's second-quarter results and management discussion.
Why it matters — A Mercer watcher would care because the earnings call transcript provides direct insight into the company's quarterly performance and management commentary.
Mercer International Inc. reported its second quarter 2026 results, as announced via GlobeNewsWire. The report communicates the company's quarterly financial performance for that period.
Why it matters — Quarterly results are a key indicator of the company's recent operational and financial performance, which a Mercer watcher would track closely.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Mercer International, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $0.75, with estimates ranging from $0.15 to $0.75. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering Mercer International, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Mercer International, Inc. 8 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Mercer International, Inc. ranks 8 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (87 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +76.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Mercer International, Inc. 8 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Mercer International, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MERC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $0.15 to $0.75 over the next 12 months.
Mercer International, Inc. returned -86.8% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Mercer International Inc. is a global producer of market pulp, primarily focusing on northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 7 Aug 2026): "Mercer International Inc. (MERC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Mercer International Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, with a transcript of the proceedings published by Seeking Alpha. The call covered the company's second-quarter results and management discussion.
Mercer International Inc. is a global producer of market pulp, primarily focusing on northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp. The company operates and manages several pulp mills in Germany and Canada, providing essential raw materials used in the production of tissues, packaging, printing, writing paper, and other applications. Mercer International's primary function lies in supplying high-quality fiber solutions to customers across North America, Europe, and Asia, making it a pivotal player in the global pulp industry. Aside from pulp production, Mercer International is involved in the production of bioenergy, converting biomass resources into eco-friendly energy solutions. This positions the company at the forefront of sustainable and renewable resource management, aligning with increasing global demand for environmentally responsible practices. The company's operations have a significant impact on sectors like consumer goods, packaging, and energy, enhancing its market presence as a supplier of sustainable materials. With its strategic focus on innovation and environmental stewardship, Mercer International plays an essential role in promoting green initiatives while supporting the growing needs of diverse industries worldwide.
CEO Mr. Juan Carlos Bueno · 3,545 employees · Canada · https://mercerint.com