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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)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$136
-10.6%
Highest Price Target
$179
+17.4%
Lowest Price Target
$90
-41.0%
Short Interest
1.1%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Terence Flynn— | +4.9% | $140 → $160 | Maintained | Buy |
| Aug 20, 2026 | BMO Capital | Evan David Seigerman— | +11.5% | $142 → $170 | Maintained | Outperform |