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Merck & Company (MRK)
NYSE:MRK
Merck & Company (MRK) Ownership - Who Owns Merck & Company?
11,274 Followers
Merck & Company (MRK) Ownership Overview
0.16% Insiders
21.82% Mutual Funds
29.92% Other Institutional Investors
48.10% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Merck & Company (MRK) stock is a mix of institutional, retail and individual investors. Approximately 51.74% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.16% is owned by Insiders and 48.10% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
Recent Insider Trading Activity
Date | Name | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2024 | Caroline Litchfield Evp & Cfo | Sold | $4805521 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Robert M. Davis Cob, Ceo & Pres,director | Sold | $29537737 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Joseph Romanelli President, Human Health Int?l | Sold | $124880 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Dean Y Li Executive Vp & President, Mrl | Sold | $1844954 |
Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity
Date | Firm | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | Bought | $81219 | |
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sold | $125373 | |
| Dec 31, 2023 | Bought | $220002 | |
| Dec 31, 2023 | Bought | $236137 |
Top Shareholders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214,074,721 | Institution | 8.45% | 27,677,720,678 | |
| 165,421,505 | Institution | 6.53% | 21,387,346,381 | |
| 97,483,190 | Institution | 3.85% | 12,603,601,635 | |
| 92,944,250 | Institution | 3.67% | 12,016,762,083 | |
| 41,956,688 | Institution | 1.66% | 5,424,580,192 | |
| 40,108,933 | Institution | 1.58% | 5,185,683,948 | |
| 18,473,662 | Institution | 0.73% | 2,388,459,760 | |
| 14,160,626 | Institution | 0.56% | 1,830,827,336 | |
| 13,870,443 | Institution | 0.55% | 1,793,309,575 | |
| 13,444,374 | Institution | 0.53% | 1,738,223,114 |
Top Mutual Fund Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165,421,505 | Institution | 6.53% | 21,387,346,381 | |
| 41,956,688 | Institution | 1.66% | 5,424,580,192 | |
| 40,108,933 | Institution | 1.58% | 5,185,683,948 | |
| 18,473,662 | Institution | 0.73% | 2,388,459,760 | |
| 13,444,374 | Institution | 0.53% | 1,738,223,114 | |
| 12,405,402 | Institution | 0.49% | 1,603,894,425 | |
| 11,619,956 | Institution | 0.46% | 1,502,344,111 | |
| 11,596,801 | Institution | 0.46% | 1,499,350,401 | |
| 11,481,543 | Institution | 0.45% | 1,484,448,694 | |
| 9,795,182 | Institution | 0.39% | 1,266,419,081 |
Top ETF Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79,663,326 | Institution | 3.15% | 10,511,575,866 | |
| 63,867,826 | Institution | 2.52% | 8,427,359,641 | |
| 29,717,901 | Institution | 1.17% | 3,870,162,247 | |
| 29,743,469 | Institution | 1.17% | 3,868,435,578 | |
| 26,258,188 | Institution | 1.04% | 3,415,139,931 | |
| 21,053,726 | Institution | 0.83% | 2,778,039,146 | |
| 18,704,386 | Institution | 0.74% | 2,435,872,189 | |
| 13,687,118 | Institution | 0.54% | 1,806,015,220 | |
| 10,232,956 | Institution | 0.40% | 1,350,238,544 | |
| 8,632,795 | Institution | 0.34% | 1,139,097,300 |
FAQ
Who Owns Merck & Company (MRK)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 29.92% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.16% is held by insiders, and 48.10% is held by retail investors.
What percentage of Merck & Company (MRK) stock is held by institutional investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 29.92% of Merck & Company (MRK) stock is held by institutional investors.
What percentage of Merck & Company (MRK) stock is held by retail investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 48.10% of Merck & Company (MRK) stock is held by retail investors.
Who owns the most shares of Merck & Company (MRK)?
Vanguard owns the most shares of Merck & Company (MRK).
What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.