Merlin, Inc. MRLN
At closeNov 3, 2026, 6:20 PM EST
After hours · Nov 3, 6:20 PM ET
- YTD
- -91.08%
- 1 year
- -91.20%
- Market cap
- 96.63M
- Revenue (ttm)
- 7.55M
- EPS (ttm)
- -5.85
- Shares out
- 84.54M
- Forward P/E
- -32.57
- YTD return
- -91.08%
- 1-year return
- -91.20%
- Volume
- 638.04K
- Avg volume
- 2.51M
- Open
- 0.9562
- Previous close
- 0.9429
- Day's range
- 0.9365 – 0.98
- 52-week range
- 0.82 – 17.00
- Analysts
- Strong Buy
- Price target
- 25.00 (+2514.8%)
2Y -8.8939 (-90.29%)
Key statistics
- Enterprise value
- 528.17M
- PEG ratio
- 0.00
- Price / sales
- 127.64
- Price / book
- 0.00
- Dividend yield
- 0.00%
- Payout ratio
- 0.00%
- Revenue growth
- 91.60%
- Free cash flow
- -36.62M
- Total cash
- 59.67M
- Total debt
- 62.15M
- Return on equity
- 0.00%
- Short % of float
- 0.00%
- 50-day average
- 10.29
- 200-day average
- 10.55
Analyst view
Consensus: strong buy
- Strong buy0
- Buy1
- Hold0
- Sell0
- Strong sell0
Next earnings
Consensus EPS estimate -0.10.
Financials — quick view
Upgrades / downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Roth Capital | main | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Roth Capital | init | — | Buy |
About Merlin, Inc.
Merlin, Inc. develops AI-powered autonomous flight software and systems for aircraft in the United States and New Zealand. The company provides an aircraft-agnostic, AI-powered software platform that enables autonomous flight for both legacy and next-generation airborne systems. Its main product, the Merlin Pilot, is an integrated hardware and software solution that manages navigation, communication with air traffic control, obstacle avoidance, and real-time decision-making using sensor technologies and natural language processing. The company supports both military and civil aviation programs, offering solutions for missions such as cargo transport and national security operations. It collaborates with partners and regulatory bodies to conduct flight trials and support the certification of autonomous flight systems. The company serves defense organizations, commercial aviation clients, government agencies, regulators, and air cargo operators. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Country
- United States
- Website
- merlinlabs.com
News
12 Industrials Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Intraday Session 
Merlin to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 12, 2026 
Merlin Expands Flight Operations with Move to North Central State Airport 
TD Cowen Maintains Buy on Merlin, Lowers Price Target to $4 
Merlin, Inc. To Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences 
Canaccord Genuity Initiates Coverage On Merlin with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $7.5 
Merlin, Inc. Common Stock (NASDAQ:MRLN) Receives Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages - Maxim Group Initiates Coverage On Merlin with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $7
12 Industrials Stocks Moving In Wednesday's Intraday Session 
Merlin Demonstrates Autonomous Flight Capabilities at Texas Department of Transportation Project NEXUS eIPP Kickoff Event
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Insider holders
| Insider | Relation | Latest transaction | Date | Shares held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE MATTHEW SPENCER | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) | Mar 15, 2026 | 14,890,600 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | Dec 8, 2025 | 0 |
Institution ownership
| Holder | % held | Shares | Value | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbridge Capital Management, LLC. | 2.38% | 2,011,897 | 22.94M | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 1.46% | 1,237,500 | 14.11M | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Governors Lane LP | 1.18% | 1,000,700 | 11.41M | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Harraden Circle Investments, LLC | 1.13% | 955,646 | 10.89M | Dec 30, 2025 |
| AQR Arbitrage LLC | 1.09% | 920,621 | 10.50M | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Decagon Asset Management LLP | 0.97% | 816,410 | 9.31M | Dec 30, 2025 |
Fund ownership
| Holder | % held | Shares | Value | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST II-First Trust Merger Arbitrage Fund | 0.58% | 492,451 | 5.61M | Dec 30, 2025 |
| RIVERNORTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND INC.-Rivernorth Opportunities Fund Inc | 0.12% | 100,000 | 1.14M | Dec 30, 2025 |
| INVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST II-First Trust Multi-Strategy Fund | 0.09% | 75,581 | 861.62K | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Merger Fund-The Merger Fund | 0.08% | 69,125 | 788.02K | Dec 30, 2025 |
| First Trust Alternative Opportunities Fund | 0.02% | 20,000 | 228.00K | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Fidelity Concord Street Trust-Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index Fund | 0.02% | 14,223 | 162.14K | Feb 27, 2026 |