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Market sentiment signals for Merck & Co (MRK): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
31 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.55
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$146
-2.2%
Highest Price Target
$180
+20.4%
Lowest Price Target
$90
-39.8%
Short Interest
1.1%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | JP Morgan | Chris Schott— | +17.1% | $165 → $175 | Maintained | Overweight |
| Oct 30, 2026 | RBC Capital | Trung Huynh— | -6.3% | $145 → $140 | Maintained | Sector Perform |