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Market sentiment signals for Merck & Co (MRK): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
32 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$143
-0.5%
Highest Price Target
$180
+25.2%
Lowest Price Target
$90
-37.4%
Short Interest
1.4%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Scotiabank | Louise Chen— | +25.2% | $155 → $180 | Maintained | Sector Outperform |
| Sep 10, 2026 | HSBC | Rajesh Kumar— | +19.6% | $150 → $172 | Maintained | Buy |