Institutional Ownership
Merck & Co Inc
CUSIP 58933Y105COMMRKQ1 2026
Shares Short
29.36M
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
3.42
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
-6.4%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
8.58M
FINRA reported ADV
Short Interest History
17 settlements on record · FINRA consolidated
Higher short interest is bearish: increases show red, decreases green.
| Settlement | Shares Short | Prior | Change | Avg Daily Vol | Days to Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 29.36M | 31.38M | -6.4% | 8.58M | 3.42 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 31.38M | 30.27M | +3.7% | 13.65M | 2.30 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 30.27M | 30.55M | -0.9% | 11.78M | 2.57 |
| May 29, 2026 | 30.55M | 29.06M | +5.1% | 9.99M | 3.06 |
| May 15, 2026 | 29.06M | 26.21M | +10.9% | 8.01M | 3.63 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 26.21M | 27.50M | -4.7% | 10.26M | 2.55 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 27.50M | 27.72M | -0.8% | 8.31M | 3.31 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 27.72M | 29.14M | -4.9% | 10.97M | 2.53 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 29.14M | 31.12M | -6.3% | 9.52M | 3.06 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 31.12M | 28.13M | +10.6% | 10.36M | 3.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 28.13M | 28.73M | -2.1% | 16.53M | 1.70 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 28.73M | 33.65M | -14.6% | 12.07M | 2.38 |