Weekly Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Mercer International (MERC)

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Mercer International (NASDAQ: MERC) recently:

• 7/21/2026 – Mercer International had its price target lowered by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce from $1.50 to $1.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 7/18/2026 – Mercer International was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “strong sell”.
• 7/17/2026 – Mercer International had its price target lowered by Royal Bank Of Canada from $1.00 to $0.75. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
• 7/14/2026 – Mercer International had its “sell” rating reaffirmed by TD.
• 6/24/2026 – Mercer International had its “sell (e+)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 6/20/2026 – Mercer International was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “strong sell” to “sell”.

Insider Transactions at Mercer International

In related news, major shareholder Peter R. Kellogg bought 51,441 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 12th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $0.92 per share, with a total value of $47,325.72. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 1,385,672 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,274,818.24. The trade was a 3.86% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Over the last quarter, insiders purchased 1,383,743 shares of company stock valued at $1,264,565. Company insiders own 1.20% of the company’s stock.

Mercer International Inc is a publicly traded pulp producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol MERC, the company specializes in the manufacture of Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft (NBSK) pulp and dissolving pulp for use in tissue, specialty paper and textile applications.

Mercer’s core business activities include the operation of integrated pulp mills in North America and Europe. Its production portfolio encompasses NBSK pulp, renowned for its strength and versatility, and dissolving pulp, which serves as a key raw material in the manufacture of viscose, cellulose acetate and other specialty products.

The company’s facilities are located in British Columbia and the U.S.