Mercer International (MERC) Loses 22.4% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why a Trend Reversal May be Around the Corner

The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Mercer International (MERC) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.

Zacks Investment Research • May 12, 2026

Mercer International Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Mercer International NASDAQ: MERC reported first-quarter 2026 operating EBITDA of about $8 million, an improvement of $28 million from the fourth quarter, as reduced planned maintenance downtime and savings tied to the company's One Goal One Hundred program helped offset weak pulp and lumber markets and higher fiber costs, particularly in Germany and Canada.

MarketBeat • May 8, 2026

Mercer International Inc. (MERC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Mercer International Inc. (MERC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 8, 2026

Mercer International Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Selected Highlights First quarter Operating EBITDA* of $7.8 million (net loss of $52.0 million), including a non-cash inventory impairment of $22.0 million, compared to $47.1 million (net loss of $22.3 million) in the same quarter of 2025 Secured an extended waiver for the German revolving credit facility to address covenant compliance and to provide flexibility to pursue and implement steps to enhance liquidity and financial condition to position for an eventual market recovery On track for our $100 million "One Goal One Hundred" goal, attaining $11.0 million of cost savings in the first quarter, and a total of approximately $41.0 million since launch in April 2025; one of various initiatives to improve our balance sheet Mass timber momentum continues to build, backed by an order book and commitments of $171 million that support a multi-year production plan NEW YORK, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercer International Inc. (Nasdaq: MERC) today reported first quarter 2026 Operating EBITDA of $7.8 million, a decrease from $47.1 million in the same quarter of 2025 and an increase from negative $20.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. In the first quarter of 2026, net loss was $52.0 million ($0.78 per share) compared to $22.3 million ($0.33 per share) in the same quarter of 2025 and $308.7 million ($4.61 per share) in the fourth quarter of 2025.

GlobeNewsWire • May 7, 2026

Mercer International Inc. Updates Date for First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NEW YORK, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercer International Inc. (Nasdaq: MERC) today announced that it is rescheduling the release of its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, previously scheduled for April 30, 2026, and related conference call. The Company plans to release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on May 7, 2026 after market close, and the conference call will now take place on May 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

GlobeNewsWire • Apr 29, 2026

Mercer International Inc. Announces Conference Call for First Quarter 2026 Results

NEW YORK, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercer International (NASDAQ: MERC) will release its first quarter results for the period ending March 31, 2026 on Thursday, April 30, 2026, after the close of the market. Juan Carlos Bueno, President and Chief Executive Officer and Richard Short, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, will be hosting a conference call on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:00 am ET to discuss the results.

GlobeNewsWire • Apr 23, 2026

Top 3 Materials Stocks That May Rocket Higher This Month

The most oversold stocks in the materials sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

Benzinga • Apr 13, 2026

MERC vs IP: Paper and Packaging Giants Go Head-to-Head

Mercer International ( NASDAQ:MERC ) just reported a Q4 2025 that was, in a word, brutal.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 17, 2026

Mercer International Inc. (MERC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Mercer International Inc. (MERC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Feb 13, 2026

Mercer Negative EBITDA May Worsen Into Q1 '26

Mercer International Inc. delivered catastrophic Q4 '25 results, with negative EBITDA and evaporated gross margins due to higher input costs and falling output prices. MERC cannot cover interest expenses from EBITDA, with operations nearing cash losses and liquidity only sufficient for another challenging year. Industry headwinds—weak US/EU demand, Chinese overcapacity, and rising log prices—make a near-term turnaround unlikely; management warns of worsening supply pressures in Q1.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 13, 2026