MRK

Merck & Co. INC.

+$24.8B

Net Activity

Institutions Holding

3790

Popularity Rank

#26

Avg Weight

0.44%

Total Value

$237.3B

Ownership Trend

MRK (Merck & Co. INC.) institutional ownership chart showing 3790 institutional holders, buyer vs. seller counts, and net quarterly capital flow

3790 institutions currently hold MRK, with 1720 net buyers and 1733 net sellers this quarter.

Institutional Moves

Institutional Moves (Q1 2026)

Neutral

Based on recent trading activity

Net Selling Institutions

1733

Net Buying Institutions

1720

Key Holders

View all 3790 holding institutions

Quarterly Activity

Recent Activity

+$112.5B

Total Buy Value

$95.0B

Total Sell Value

New buy274
Trim1599
Add1446
Sold out134

1720

Net Buyers

1733

Net Sellers

Game Theory Scenarios

NeutralWait & Watch

Institutions pile in as insiders cash out; MRK stuck neutral

Signal Basis

Institutional net value rose $24.8B with 1,719 buyers vs 1,733 sellers, while insiders sold $40.7M with zero buys in Q1 2026.

Confirmation

A pickup in insider buying or a quarterly institutional sell-off would confirm the standoff.

Invalidation Risk

A resurgence of insider buying or a broad institutional exodus would break the neutral stance.

The above is AI-generated from public regulatory filings and summarizes historical data only. It is not investment advice and should not be used as the basis for any buy or sell decision.

Insider Trading (Form 4)

90d confidence

0

unique buyers

buy value

data as of 2026-07-16

12-Month Buy/Sell Activity

Feb 25
Feb 26
BuySell
操作內部人交易日金額
賣出Guindo Chirfi2026-02-12$1.21M
賣出Li Dean Y2026-02-10$1.20M
賣出Guindo Chirfi2026-02-09$1.18M
賣出Zachary Jennifer2026-02-09$4.63M
賣出Zachary Jennifer2026-02-09$6.77M
賣出Zachary Jennifer2026-02-09$3.09M
賣出Williams David Michael2026-02-06$610K
賣出Oosthuizen Johannes Jacobus2026-02-06$1.83M

Form 144 Pre-Sale Notices

No Form 144 planned sale filings in the last 90 days

Beneficial Ownership (13D/13G)

No Schedule 13D/13G filings for this ticker

Material Events (8-K)

No Form 8-K filings for this ticker

FAQ

Who are the top institutional investors holding MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK)?
Major stakeholders currently include BlackRock, Inc. ($27.2B), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($19.4B), State Street CORP ($14.5B). Based on the latest 13F filings, there are a total of 3790 tracked investment funds and institutions maintaining positions in MRK.
What is the overall institutional sentiment toward MRK recently?
Institutional sentiment appears Bullish (Net Buying). During the most recent reporting quarter, the stock experienced a net inflow of $24.8B, driven by 1720 managers accumulating shares while 1733 reduced their exposure.
Which institutions have been selling or reducing their MRK positions?
In the latest period, 1599 funds trimmed their holdings, and 134 managers completely exited their positions. The aggregate reported sell value was $95.0B.
Are there any notable investors adding MRK to their portfolios?
Yes, buying activity remains notable. 274 institutions opened new positions in {ticker}, and 1446 existing holders added to their shares. The total reported buy value for the quarter amounted to $112.5B.

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