MERCK & CO INC ((MRK)) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 29 corporate insiders have executed 390 transactions totaling $52.9M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$52.5M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Mar 5, 2010 involved a transaction of 10,000 shares valued at $212.1K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for (MRK) in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for (MRK) in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for (MRK) is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 0/100 and a net flow of -$52.5M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at MERCK & CO INC ((MRK)) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 29 insiders are actively trading (MRK) stock, having executed 390 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Judy C. Lewent (Executive), who has made 88 transactions totaling $20.1M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2010 | F. Barshay Stanley | Executive | Option Exercise | 10,000 | $21.21 | $212.1K | |
| Mar 5, 2010 | F. Barshay Stanley | Executive | Sale | 10,000 | $37.50 | $375.0K | |
| Mar 4, 2010 | F. Barshay Stanley | Executive | Sale | 2,300 | $37.00 | $85.1K | |
| Mar 4, 2010 | F. Barshay Stanley | Executive | Sale | 2,600 | $37.00 | $96.2K | |
| Mar 4, 2010 | F. Barshay Stanley | Executive | Sale | 10,000 | $37.10 | $371.0K | |
| Mar 4, 2010 | F. Barshay Stanley | Executive | Sale | 1,600 | $37.01 | $59.2K | |
| Mar 4, 2010 | F. Barshay Stanley | Executive | Option Exercise | 20,000 | $21.21 | $424.2K | |
| Mar 4, 2010 | F. Barshay Stanley | Executive | Sale | 200 | $37.02 | $7.4K | |
| Mar 4, 2010 | F. Barshay Stanley | Executive | Sale | 800 | $37.02 | $29.6K | |
| Mar 4, 2010 | F. Barshay Stanley | Executive | Sale | 2,200 | $37.01 | $81.4K | |
| Mar 4, 2010 | F. Barshay Stanley | Executive | Sale | 300 | $37.01 | $11.1K | |
| Mar 1, 2010 | E. Kohan Raul | Executive | Sale | 22,449 | $37.36 | $838.7K | Large |
| Mar 1, 2010 | E. Kohan Raul | Executive | Option Exercise | 22,449 | $19.56 | $439.1K | |
| Mar 1, 2010 | E. Kohan Raul | Executive | Sale | 4,484 | $37.36 | $167.5K | |
| Mar 1, 2010 | E. Kohan Raul | Executive | Option Exercise | 4,484 | $19.56 | $87.7K |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 162 | $52.7M | 51.9% |
Exercise(M) | 93 | $33.9M | 33.4% |
Payment(F) | 74 | $9.0M | 8.9% |
Award(A) | 42 | $5.8M | 5.7% |
Purchase(P) | 1 | $196.1K | 0.2% |
Disposition(D) | 9 | $156 | 0.0% |
Other(J) | 4 | $0 | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 5 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at MERCK & CO INC has increased, with 29 insiders executing 390 transactions across all time. Total sales of $52.7M significantly outpace purchases of $196.1K, resulting in a net outflow of $52.5M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.