$MERC
Mercer International Inc
XNAS
Why is MERC up today? It is at $0.397 (+1.90%), and our scanner flagged it 57 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment MERC spikes, and full due diligence on MERC — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $0.397
- Change today
- +1.90%
- Previous close
- $0.390
- 52-week range
- $0.375 – $3.38
- Market cap
- $26M
- Dividend yield
- 76.92% ($0.30)
- Institutional own.
- 65.20%
- Total held
- 65.2%
- Tradeable float
- 23.3M 35% of shares · after <1% insiders + 65% institutions
- Short interest
- 3.6M ▲ +12% vs prior · as of 2026-08-14
- Short % of float
- 15.5%
- Days to cover
- 7.3d
- Avg daily volume
- 1.2M
- Exchange
- XNAS
- 5m
- 0.8x
- 15m
- 1.7x
- 1h
- 2.4x
- 1D
- 7.2x
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Why is $MERC up today?
MERC is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 2 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on MERC today, peaking at 9.6x its normal volume.
Likely catalystInternational Inc. Announces C$20 Million (Approximately US$14 Million) in Government of Canada Support for its Peace River MillReported Development Canada (“PrairiesCan”), has committed C$20 million (approximately US$14 million) in financial support to its subsidiary, Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (“MPR”), under the Regional Tariff Response Initiative.Reported The support consists of a C$1 million non-repayable contribution and a C$19 million repayableReported of northern Alberta’s economy. This C$20 million investment will help the mill modernize, compete and protect the good jobs that families across the region depend on as we build a stronger, more resilient Canadian economy.”, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
From the trading subreddits (WallStreetBets, r/stocks and more). Retail chatter, not a signal. Do your own research.
Insiders
Insiders buying11 open-market buys10 buys, 0 sells last 3 months (27/0 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kellogg Peter R Beneficial Owner (10%) | Bought (open market) | +51K 0.08% of company | added 3.9% | 1.39M | $46K at $0.900 | Jun 12, 26 |
Kellogg Peter R Beneficial Owner (10%) | Bought (open market) | +136K 0.2% of company | added 11% | 1.33M | $117K at $0.860 | Jun 11, 26 |
Kellogg Peter R Beneficial Owner (10%) | Bought (open market) | +36K 0.05% of company | added 3.1% | 1.20M | $30K at $0.820 | Jun 10, 26 |
Kellogg Peter R Beneficial Owner (10%) | Bought (open market) | +24K 0.04% of company | added 2.1% | 1.16M | $19K at $0.790 | Jun 9, 26 |
Kellogg Peter R Beneficial Owner (10%) | Bought (open market) | +35K 0.05% of company | added 3.1% | 1.14M | $28K at $0.800 | Jun 8, 26 |
Kellogg Peter R Beneficial Owner (10%) | Bought (open market) | +36K 0.05% of company | added 3.4% | 1.10M | $31K at $0.850 | Jun 5, 26 |
Kellogg Peter R Beneficial Owner (10%) | Bought (open market) | +36K 0.05% of company | added 3.5% | 1.07M | $32K at $0.890 | Jun 4, 26 |
Shepherd James Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +25K 0.04% of company | added 23% | 133K | n/a | Jun 2, 26 |
Kellogg Peter R Beneficial Owner (10%) | Bought (open market) | +1K | added 0.1% | 1.03M | $963 at $0.920 | Jun 2, 26 |
Kellogg Peter R Beneficial Owner (10%) | Bought (open market) | +65K 0.10% of company | added 6.7% | 1.03M | $58K at $0.900 | Jun 1, 26 |
Kellogg Peter R Beneficial Owner (10%) | Bought (open market) | +105K 0.2% of company | added 0.4% | 24.41M | $102K at $0.970 | May 19, 26 |
Kellogg Peter R Beneficial Owner (10%) | Bought (open market) | +380K 0.6% of company | added 26% | 1.85M | $365K at $0.960 | May 18, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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MERC stock FAQ
Why is $MERC up today?
MERC is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 2 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on MERC today, peaking at 9.6x its normal volume.
What is the MERC stock price today?
MERC last traded at $0.397, up 1.90% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does MERC pay a dividend?
Yes. MERC currently has a dividend yield of about 76.92% ($0.30 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live MERC alerts?
The MERC Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged MERC 57 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is MERC on?
MERC (Mercer International Inc) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $26M.
Is MERC good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge MERC for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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