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MERCK KGAA (MRK.DE) Stock Technical Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:MRK - DE0006599905 - Common Stock

126.4 EUR
+3.25 (+2.64%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 5:36:15 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

7

Taking everything into account, MRK scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Compared to the overall market however, MRK is a bad performer.

79% of all other stocks performed better in the past year than MRK.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
In the last month MRK has a been trading in the 115.10 - 123.85 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
MRK is an average performer in the Pharmaceuticals industry, it outperforms 44% of 55 stocks in the same industry.
MRK is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so MRK is lagging the market.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
MERCK KGAA / MRK Weekly stock chart
MERCK KGAA / MRK Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

3

Although MRK has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

105.14

127.66

We found 4 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 116.18 to 123.16. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @113.72 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 110.90 to 111.85. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 106.20 to 107.55. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for MRK.DE is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for MRK.DE is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength21.74NEGATIVEMRK.DE has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 78.26% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MRK.DE is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MRK.DE is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of MRK.DE is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)62.51NEUTRALThe RSI value for MRK.DE is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.22POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests MRK.DE has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)87.62OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests MRK.DE may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.9LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for MRK.DE suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)23.62NEUTRALThe ADX value for MRK.DE suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
MERCK KGAA / MRK Daily stock chart

MERCK KGAA

FRA:MRK (1/6/2026, 5:36:15 PM)

126.4

+3.25 (+2.64%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Performance
% Chg2.64%
1 Week2.54%
2 Weeks4.01%
1 Month5.57%
3 Month6.07%
6 Month9.18%
12 Month-13.61%
2 Year-19.19%
3 Year-35.54%
5 Year-10.57%
10 Year53.78%
15 Year294.08%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.31
ATR(20)%1.9%
ATR Inc21.44%
Range Today3.5
ADR(20)2.13
ADR(20)%1.69%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS21.74
3 months CRS70.58
6 months CRS59.29
Mansfield-0.77
10 Day High123.85
10 Day Low117.75
20 Day High123.85
20 Day Low115.1
52 Week High154.65
52 Week Low100.7
CS1 End121.59
CR1 Start123.16
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.25%
DER(5)-2.06%
Volume187.47K
Volume Incr-37.04%
Vol(5)174.99K
Vol(50)296.81K

MERCK KGAA / MRK.DE FAQ

What is the technical rating for MRK stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to MRK.DE.


Can you provide the trend direction for MERCK KGAA?

The current trend direction for MERCK KGAA (MRK.DE) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for MERCK KGAA?

MERCK KGAA (MRK.DE) has an RSI value of 62.5119. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for MERCK KGAA (MRK.DE) stock?

The short term momentum for MERCK KGAA (MRK.DE) is positive.


What is the buy/sell signal for MERCK KGAA (MRK.DE) stock?

The buy/sell signal for MERCK KGAA (MRK.DE) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.