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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)
0.89
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$147
+2.5%
Highest Price Target
$180
+25.1%
Lowest Price Target
$90
-37.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Freedom Broker | Ilya Zubkov— | -2.7% | $125 → $140 | Maintained | Hold |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Carter Gould— | +7.8% | $145 → $155 | Maintained | Neutral |