Merlin, Inc. (MRLN) Stock Forecast
MRLN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.83 / 5 from 6 analysts
- Price target
- $7.92 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +623.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 12, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.25
- 52-week range
- $1.09 – $16.09
MRLN analyst ratings
6 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MRLN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MRLN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.30 | −$0.41 | −$0.16 | — | — | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$1.90 | −$3.14 | −$0.66 | — | — | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$1.10 | −$1.35 | −$0.64 | −$1.90 | +42.0% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MRLN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.2M | $2.0M | $2.5M | — | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.2M | $7.9M | $8.5M | — | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $20.9M | $10.0M | $31.1M | +153.3% | 6 |
MRLN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MRLN revenue: reported and forecast
MRLN EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.17 | −$0.23 | −$0.26 | −$0.30 | −$0.30 | +76.5% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$1.22 | −$1.22 | −$1.90 | −$1.90 | −$1.90 | +55.7% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$0.72 | −$0.72 | −$1.02 | −$1.02 | −$1.10 | +53.1% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
MRLN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 11 quarters; MRLN beat in 2 of 6.
What analysts expect from MRLN
6 analysts cover Merlin; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.83 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $7.92, 623.0% above the latest close of $1.09. Analysts expect earnings of −$1.90 per share for 2026. For 2027 the average estimate is −$1.10 per share on revenue of $20.9 million. Merlin beat the EPS estimate in 2 of the last 6 quarters.
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MRLN forecast FAQ
What is Merlin's price target?
The average analyst price target for Merlin is $7.92, 623.0% above the latest close of $1.09.
Is Merlin a buy, hold or sell?
Of 6 analysts covering Merlin, 5 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Merlin's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$1.90 per share for 2026 (range −$3.14 to −$0.66); for 2027 the estimate is −$1.10.
What is Merlin's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $8.2 million; for 2027 it is $20.9 million.
When does Merlin report earnings?
Merlin is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 12, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $-0.25.
Does Merlin usually beat earnings estimates?
Merlin reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 2 of the last 6 quarters.