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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
$142
-1.9%
Highest Price Target
$180
+24.1%
Lowest Price Target
$90
-37.9%
Short Interest
1.2%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | HSBC | Rajesh Kumar— | +18.6% | $150 → $172 | Maintained | Buy |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Leerink Partners | Daina Graybosch— | +11.0% | $127 → $161 | Maintained | Outperform |