Mercer (MERC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
MERC Stock Forecast
Mercer stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $13.25 (represents a 109.98% upside from MERC’s last price of $6.31) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 7 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
MERC Price Target
The average price target for Mercer (MERC) is $13.25 based on 1-year price targets from 7 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $18.50 to $8.00. This represents a potential 109.98% upside from MERC's last price of $6.31.
MERC Analyst Ratings
According to 7 Wall Street analysts, Mercer's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for MERC stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 3 'Buy' (42.86%), 4 'Hold' (57.14%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Mercer Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2024 | Matthew McKellar | RBC Capital | $8.00 | $6.69 | 19.58% | 26.78% |
| Apr 21, 2022 | - | Credit Suisse | $18.50 | $16.37 | 13.01% | 193.19% |
The latest Mercer stock forecast, released on Aug 12, 2024 by Matthew McKellar from RBC Capital, set a price target of $8.00, which represents a 19.58% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($6.69), and a 26.78% increase from MERC last price ($6.31).
Mercer Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Last Closing Price | $6.31 | $6.31 | $6.31 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | 26.78% | 26.78% |
In the current month, the average price target of Mercer stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Mercer's last price of $6.31. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2024 | CIBC | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Sep 25, 2024 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
| Aug 12, 2024 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Credit Suisse | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Seaport Global | - | Neutral | Initialise |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Canaccord Genuity | - | Buy | Initialise |
| Feb 10, 2023 | JonesTrading | - | Buy | Initialise |
| Dec 08, 2022 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Sector Perform | Downgrade |
| Aug 02, 2022 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Jul 06, 2022 | Credit Suisse | Outperform | Neutral | Upgrade |
Mercer's last stock rating was published by CIBC on Sep 25, 2024. The company gave MERC a "Neutral" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Mercer Financial Forecast
Mercer Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $470.49M | $470.82M | $529.86M | $522.67M | $583.06M | $532.81M | $572.33M | $592.74M | $518.96M | $469.75M | $401.83M | $412.72M | $398.19M | $333.15M | $341.19M | $350.60M | $331.17M | $383.54M |
| Avg Forecast | $585.34M | $575.45M | $565.73M | $556.17M | $521.35M | $507.11M | $524.51M | $544.78M | $490.00M | $485.84M | $482.35M | $508.00M | $508.46M | $457.50M | $435.77M | $537.13M | $520.68M | $489.26M | $543.97M | $539.07M | $516.06M | $485.09M | $424.01M | $430.72M | $381.28M | $346.56M | $367.46M | $386.74M | $315.03M | $406.05M |
| High Forecast | $602.51M | $592.33M | $582.32M | $572.47M | $536.63M | $521.98M | $539.89M | $560.75M | $504.37M | $490.08M | $482.35M | $522.90M | $523.37M | $470.92M | $448.55M | $552.88M | $535.94M | $489.26M | $543.97M | $539.07M | $516.06M | $497.99M | $424.01M | $430.72M | $381.28M | $346.56M | $367.46M | $386.74M | $315.03M | $406.05M |
| Low Forecast | $568.18M | $558.58M | $549.14M | $539.86M | $506.06M | $492.24M | $509.13M | $528.80M | $475.63M | $481.61M | $482.35M | $493.10M | $493.55M | $444.08M | $423.00M | $521.38M | $505.41M | $489.26M | $543.97M | $539.07M | $516.06M | $472.18M | $424.01M | $430.72M | $381.28M | $346.56M | $367.46M | $386.74M | $315.03M | $406.05M |
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.93% | 1.03% | 1.22% | 0.97% | 1.12% | 1.09% | 1.05% | 1.10% | 1.01% | 0.97% | 0.95% | 0.96% | 1.04% | 0.96% | 0.93% | 0.91% | 1.05% | 0.94% |
Mercer's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 1 analysts is $508.00M, with a low forecast of $493.10M, and a high forecast of $522.90M. MERC's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 7.97% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $470.49M (Dec 23).
Mercer EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-15.08M | $351.46M | $475.28M | $30.70M | $47.40M | $148.12M | $153.86M | $162.71M | $170.21M | $152.81M | $81.19M | $58.62M | $43.25M | $57.52M | $42.78M | $54.98M | $-36.00M | $51.69M |
| Avg Forecast | $93.99M | $92.40M | $90.84M | $89.30M | $83.71M | $81.43M | $84.22M | $87.47M | $78.68M | $78.01M | $77.45M | $74.12M | $81.64M | $73.46M | $69.97M | $79.27M | $272.22M | $78.56M | $87.35M | $84.78M | $82.86M | $77.89M | $68.08M | $90.67M | $61.22M | $55.65M | $17.65M | $62.10M | $50.58M | $65.20M |
| High Forecast | $96.74M | $95.11M | $93.50M | $91.92M | $86.17M | $83.81M | $86.69M | $90.04M | $80.99M | $78.69M | $77.45M | $88.94M | $84.04M | $75.61M | $72.02M | $95.12M | $326.67M | $78.56M | $87.35M | $101.74M | $82.86M | $79.96M | $68.08M | $108.81M | $61.22M | $55.65M | $21.18M | $62.10M | $50.58M | $65.20M |
| Low Forecast | $91.23M | $89.69M | $88.17M | $86.68M | $81.26M | $79.04M | $81.75M | $84.91M | $76.37M | $77.33M | $77.45M | $59.29M | $79.25M | $71.31M | $67.92M | $63.42M | $217.78M | $78.56M | $87.35M | $67.82M | $82.86M | $75.82M | $68.08M | $72.54M | $61.22M | $55.65M | $14.12M | $62.10M | $50.58M | $65.20M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -0.18% | 4.78% | 6.79% | 0.39% | 0.17% | 1.89% | 1.76% | 1.92% | 2.05% | 1.96% | 1.19% | 0.65% | 0.71% | 1.03% | 2.42% | 0.89% | -0.71% | 0.79% |
1 analysts predict MERC's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $81.64M, with a high of $84.04M and a low of $79.25M. This is -76.77% lower than Mercer's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $351.46M.
Mercer Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-87.22M | $-25.96M | $-98.31M | $-30.58M | $20.02M | $66.75M | $71.37M | $88.90M | $74.52M | $69.12M | $21.41M | $5.93M | $-12.98M | $7.54M | $-8.41M | $-3.39M | $-72.72M | $1.21M |
| Avg Forecast | $6.68M | $12.70M | $9.35M | $21.38M | $-2.00M | $6.68M | $-24.72M | $12.70M | $2.83M | $-19.53M | $-27.95M | $7.50M | $-31.30M | $-50.91M | $-56.94M | $8.02M | $-81.68M | $58.35M | $65.89M | $8.58M | $57.50M | $57.31M | $31.48M | $9.18M | $-4.14M | $-5.21M | $-3.47M | $-8.10M | $-41.31M | $922.74K |
| High Forecast | $6.94M | $13.18M | $9.71M | $22.20M | $-1.93M | $6.94M | $-23.78M | $13.18M | $4.53M | $-18.79M | $-26.88M | $9.00M | $-30.11M | $-48.97M | $-54.77M | $9.63M | $-65.35M | $58.35M | $65.89M | $10.30M | $57.50M | $73.90M | $31.48M | $11.01M | $-4.14M | $-5.21M | $-2.78M | $-8.10M | $-41.31M | $922.74K |
| Low Forecast | $6.43M | $12.21M | $9.00M | $20.57M | $-2.08M | $6.43M | $-25.66M | $12.21M | $1.13M | $-20.27M | $-29.01M | $6.00M | $-32.50M | $-52.85M | $-59.11M | $6.42M | $-98.02M | $58.35M | $65.89M | $6.86M | $57.50M | $42.99M | $31.48M | $7.34M | $-4.14M | $-5.21M | $-4.16M | $-8.10M | $-41.31M | $922.74K |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.79% | 0.51% | 1.73% | -3.81% | -0.25% | 1.14% | 1.08% | 10.36% | 1.30% | 1.21% | 0.68% | 0.65% | 3.13% | -1.45% | 2.42% | 0.42% | 1.76% | 1.31% |
Mercer's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 23 is $8.02M, with a range of $6.42M to $9.63M. MERC's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -59.93% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $20.02M (Dec 22).
Mercer SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $26.74M | $30.10M | $32.39M | $33.95M | $35.76M | $24.26M | $23.62M | $22.20M | $18.67M | $19.48M | $20.23M | $20.55M | $17.54M | $15.39M | $16.37M | $17.57M | $19.57M | $17.96M |
| Avg Forecast | $28.64M | $28.15M | $27.68M | $27.21M | $25.51M | $24.81M | $25.66M | $26.65M | $23.97M | $23.77M | $23.60M | $25.98M | $24.88M | $22.38M | $21.32M | $27.79M | $110.41M | $23.94M | $26.61M | $29.72M | $25.25M | $23.73M | $20.75M | $31.79M | $18.65M | $16.96M | $6.75M | $18.92M | $15.41M | $19.87M |
| High Forecast | $29.48M | $28.98M | $28.49M | $28.01M | $26.26M | $25.54M | $26.41M | $27.44M | $24.68M | $23.98M | $23.60M | $31.18M | $25.61M | $23.04M | $21.95M | $33.34M | $132.49M | $23.94M | $26.61M | $35.66M | $25.25M | $24.36M | $20.75M | $38.14M | $18.65M | $16.96M | $8.10M | $18.92M | $15.41M | $19.87M |
| Low Forecast | $27.80M | $27.33M | $26.87M | $26.41M | $24.76M | $24.08M | $24.91M | $25.87M | $23.27M | $23.56M | $23.60M | $20.78M | $24.15M | $21.73M | $20.70M | $22.23M | $88.33M | $23.94M | $26.61M | $23.78M | $25.25M | $23.10M | $20.75M | $25.43M | $18.65M | $16.96M | $5.40M | $18.92M | $15.41M | $19.87M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.07% | 1.34% | 1.52% | 1.22% | 0.32% | 1.01% | 0.89% | 0.75% | 0.74% | 0.82% | 0.98% | 0.65% | 0.94% | 0.91% | 2.42% | 0.93% | 1.27% | 0.90% |
Mercer's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $25.98M, based on 1 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $20.78M to $31.18M. The forecast indicates a -2.84% fall compared to MERC last annual SG&A of $26.74M (Dec 23).
Mercer EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-1.31 | $-0.39 | $-1.48 | $-0.46 | $0.30 | $1.01 | $1.08 | $1.35 | $1.13 | $1.05 | $0.32 | $0.09 | $-0.20 | $0.11 | $-0.13 | $-0.05 | $-1.11 | $0.02 |
| Avg Forecast | $0.10 | $0.19 | $0.14 | $0.32 | $-0.03 | $0.10 | $-0.37 | $0.19 | $0.04 | $-0.29 | $-0.42 | $-0.11 | $-0.47 | $-0.76 | $-0.85 | $0.06 | $0.48 | $0.87 | $0.99 | $1.04 | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.47 | $0.32 | $-0.06 | $-0.08 | $-0.08 | $-0.12 | $-0.62 | $0.01 |
| High Forecast | $0.10 | $0.20 | $0.15 | $0.33 | $-0.03 | $0.10 | $-0.36 | $0.20 | $0.07 | $-0.28 | $-0.40 | $-0.11 | $-0.45 | $-0.73 | $-0.82 | $0.06 | $0.50 | $0.87 | $0.99 | $1.04 | $0.86 | $1.11 | $0.47 | $0.32 | $-0.06 | $-0.08 | $-0.08 | $-0.12 | $-0.62 | $0.01 |
| Low Forecast | $0.10 | $0.18 | $0.13 | $0.31 | $-0.03 | $0.10 | $-0.38 | $0.18 | $0.02 | $-0.30 | $-0.43 | $-0.12 | $-0.49 | $-0.79 | $-0.88 | $0.06 | $0.46 | $0.87 | $0.99 | $1.04 | $0.86 | $0.64 | $0.47 | $0.32 | $-0.06 | $-0.08 | $-0.08 | $-0.12 | $-0.62 | $0.01 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.80% | 0.51% | 1.74% | -7.92% | 0.63% | 1.16% | 1.10% | 1.30% | 1.31% | 1.22% | 0.68% | 0.28% | 3.18% | -1.41% | 1.57% | 0.41% | 1.80% | 1.45% |
According to 1 Wall Street analysts, Mercer's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 23 is $0.06, with a low estimate of $0.06 and a high estimate of $0.06. This represents a -80.64% decrease compared to MERC previous annual EPS of $0.30 (Dec 22).
MERC Forecast FAQ
Is Mercer a good buy?
No, according to 7 Wall Street analysts, Mercer (MERC) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 3 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 42.86% of MERC's total ratings.
What is MERC's price target?
Mercer (MERC) average price target is $13.25 with a range of $8 to $18.5, implying a 109.98% from its last price of $6.31. The data is based on 7 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Mercer stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for MERC stock, the company can go up by 109.98% (from the last price of $6.31 to the average price target of $13.25), up by 193.19% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 26.78% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Mercer stock reach $9?
MERC's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $13.25 supports the claim that Mercer can reach $9 in the near future.
What are Mercer's analysts' financial forecasts?
Mercer's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $2.1B (high $2.16B, low $2.04B), average EBITDA is $336.83M (high $346.71M, low $326.96M), average net income is $-7.35M (high $-5.593M, low $-9.107M), average SG&A $102.63M (high $105.64M, low $99.63M), and average EPS is $-0.11 (high $-0.0837, low $-0.136). MERC's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $2.28B (high $2.35B, low $2.22B), average EBITDA is $366.53M (high $377.28M, low $355.78M), average net income is $50.11M (high $52.02M, low $48.2M), average SG&A $111.68M (high $114.96M, low $108.41M), and average EPS is $0.75 (high $0.779, low $0.721).
Did the MERC's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Mercer's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $1.99B, beating the average analysts forecast of $1.94B by 2.84%. Apple's EBITDA was $26.48M, missing the average prediction of $304.34M by -91.30%. The company's net income was $-242M, beating the average estimation of $-131M by 84.60%. Apple's SG&A was $123.18M, beating the average forecast of $96.37M by 27.82%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $-3.65, beating the average prediction of $-2.025 by 80.29%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Mercer's revenue was $470.49M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $508.46M by -7.47%. The company's EBITDA was $-15.081M, missing the average prediction of $81.64M by -118.47%. Mercer's net income was $-87.216M, beating the average estimation of $-31.303M by 178.62%. The company's SG&A was $26.74M, beating the average forecast of $24.88M by 7.49%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $-1.31, beating the average prediction of $-0.468 by 179.62%