MERC Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
68.62%
Last Quarter
- $1.39
Past Year
- $7.44
Growth Past 5yrs
-95.26%
Next Quarter
- $0.55
Estimate Next Year
$64.34
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$5.00
334.78% Upside
Mean Price Target
$2.92
153.62% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$1.25
8.7% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Apr 16, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
MERC Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, MERC (NYSE: MERC) reported an actual EPS of $-1.39 for the quarter ending on Feb 12, 2026, compared to an estimated $-0.87, resulting in a 59.77% surprise. In the prior quarter (Nov 06, 2025), MERC recorded an actual EPS of $-1.21 with a 35.96% surprise. See MERC's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
MERC has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Feb 12, 2026 showing a 59.77% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Nov 06, 2025 recorded a 35.96% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | -1.39 | -0.87 | +59.77% |
| Nov 06, 2025 | -1.21 | -0.89 | +35.96% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | -1.29 | -0.73 | +76.71% |
| May 01, 2025 | -0.33 | -0.15 | +120.00% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 0.25 | 0.04 | +525.00% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | -0.26341 | 0.08 | -429.26% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MERC stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given MERC stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 6 analysts have given their ratings
to MERC out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
0 analysts have given buy call,
6 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$2.92 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 153.62% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for MERC highest price target?
Analysts suggest MERC's stock price would rise to a high of $5.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for MERC over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the MERC stock price could move to $1.25.
What is the average target price for MERC?
MERC stock has an average analyst estimate of $2.92.
At its current price, how far is MERC from its average target price?
MERC shares are currently trading 153.62% above this price target.
What were MERC’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at - $1.39 versus consensus estimates of - $0.87, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.25.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
MERC's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at - $0.55 and $64.34 for the whole year.
What has MERC's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 68.62% EPS growth for MERC in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -95.26% in the past five years.