MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSE:MRK - US58933Y1055 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, MRK scores 5 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, MRK was a below average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.
Although the technical rating is only medium, MRK does present a nice setup opportunity. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry.
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We found 2 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 77.60 to 78.68. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 75.97 to 76.17. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
We can see 2 important resistance areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 86.65 to 87.02. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A resistance zone ranging from 88.97 to 90.13. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The long term trend for MRK is neutral. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for MRK is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 26.88 | NEGATIVE | MRK has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 73.12% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of MRK is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MRK is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of MRK is above a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 53.68 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for MRK is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests MRK has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 71.8 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for MRK is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.94 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for MRK suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 20.11 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for MRK suggests a possible start of a new trend. |
NYSE:MRK (10/30/2025, 10:47:09 AM)
85.565
-1.02 (-1.17%)
MERCK & CO. INC. / MRK FAQ
What is the technical rating for MRK stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 5 / 10 to MRK.
What is the current trend direction of MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK) stock?
The current trend direction for MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK) is Bearish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for MERCK & CO. INC.?
MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK) has an RSI value of 53.6825. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for MRK stock?
The MACD indicator for MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK) has a value of -0.00459553, indicating a bearish trend.