MRLN today
$1.01+$0.06 (+6.11%)close Nov 11, 2026Trend
DailyDowntrend (confirmed)
4 hourStrong Bullish
1 hourLeaning Bearish
15 minBearish
5 minExpanding
Daily trend turns up above $1.15
Key levels
Resistance$1.70
Resistance$1.15
Support$0.74
Latest news & SEC filings
DealMerlin, Inc. secures AFRICOM award to show unmanned medical extraction
DealMerlin secures $500,000 award from U.S. Africa Command for autonomous medevac flight demo
DealMerlin, Inc. secures $8.9 million award tied to C-130J autonomy effort
All MRLN news →About Merlin
Merlin builds autonomy systems that can be fitted to different aircraft, aimed at national security uses. The company is also working toward certifying artificial intelligence functions on aircraft through both military and civilian approval paths. It operates in the United States and serves government and defense customers.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026.
· Financial
MARLIN BUSINESS SERVICES CORP (MRLN)
What Is the Price Target for MRLN?
SEPT Low Target
$4.00
SEPT Mid Target
$7.50
SEPT High Target
$9.00
Analyst Consensus
$7.50
Is MRLN a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing 14.5% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.
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Valuation Verdict
UNDERVALUED
Methods Used
Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$7.50
28
Moat Score
NONE
6/9
Piotroski Score
0.2
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with MRLN?
Insider Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
MEDIUM
Signal: NEUTRAL
Recent Insider Activity
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLITZER MICHAEL | director | Buy | 262,500 | - | Sep 16, 2026 |
| FR Capital Holdings, L.P. | 10% owner | Sale | 6,651,292 | - | Sep 16, 2026 |
| FR Capital Holdings, L.P. | 10% owner | Sale | 5,097,669 | - | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Ravestein Leslie Renee | officer | Sale | 1,101 | $2K | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Carrithers Ryan Michael | officer | Sale | 1,073 | $2K | Sep 16, 2026 |
| George Matthew Spencer | director officer | Sale | 1,468 | $3K | Sep 16, 2026 |
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Revenue YoY
14.5%
3yr Revenue CAGR
-27.3%
EPS Growth YoY
-98.64%
FCF Growth YoY
N/A%
Revenue Trend
ACCELERATING
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| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:05:24 | $0.99 | 1,181 | $$1K | SELL |
| 10:38:20 | $1.03 | 2,000 | $$2K | SELL |
| 24:34:48 | $1.00 | 1,000 | $$1K | SELL |
| 24:28:09 | $1.02 | 4,300 | $$4K | BUY |
| 24:27:40 | $1.02 | 1,000 | $$1K | BUY |
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| Type | Strike | Expiry | DTE | Premium | Size | Trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALL | $2 | Dec 18 | 37 | $$670 | 67 | SWEEP |
| CALL | $5 | Apr 16 | 156 | $$10 | 1 | SWEEP |
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What is MRLN stock price today?
MARLIN BUSINESS SERVICES CORP (MRLN) is at $1.01, up 6.11% (+$0.06) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.
Why is MRLN stock up today?
Nov 11, 2026: Merlin, Inc. (MRLN) announced it secured a $500,000 award from U.S.
What is the MRLN price target?
The average analyst price target for MRLN is $7.50, ranging from $4 to $9, based on 5 analysts. Latest: TD Cowen maintains on Oct 9, 2026.
What do analysts rate MRLN?
Analyst ratings for MRLN: 5 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did MRLN beat earnings?
MRLN last reported on Aug 13, 2026: EPS -$1.40 vs -$0.28 expected — a miss of 409.1%.
Does MRLN pay a dividend?
Yes. MRLN's dividend yield is 4.62%.
What are MRLN support and resistance levels?
Support: $0.74. Resistance: $1.15, $1.70, $2.08.
What are insiders doing with MRLN?
Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 0 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on MRLN?
Nov 11, 2026: Merlin, Inc. secures AFRICOM award to show unmanned medical extraction · Nov 11, 2026: Merlin secures $500,000 award from U.S. Africa Command for autonomous medevac flight demo · Nov 10, 2026: Merlin, Inc. secures $8.9 million award tied to C-130J autonomy effort