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MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NYSE:MRK - US58933Y1055 - Common Stock

85.565 USD
-1.02 (-1.17%)
Last: 10/30/2025, 10:47:09 AM
Technical Rating and Analysis

5

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.

74% of all other stocks performed better in the past year than MRK.
In the last month MRK has a been trading in the 83.16 - 91.00 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
Prices have been consolidating recently, but much resistance may still be present above.
The short term trend is positive, while the long term trend is neutral. So this is evolving in the right direction.
MRK has an average volume of 12013400 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
MRK is part of the Pharmaceuticals industry. There are 192 other stocks in this industry, MRK did better than 46% of them.
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.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
MERCK & CO. INC. / MRK Weekly stock chart
MERCK & CO. INC. / MRK Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

6

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.

Support and Resistance Analysis

75.21

91.03

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.
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 IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe long term trend for MRK is neutral.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for MRK is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength26.88NEGATIVEMRK has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 73.12% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of MRK is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MRK is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of MRK is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)53.68NEUTRALThe RSI value for MRK is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests MRK has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)71.8NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for MRK is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.94LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for MRK suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)20.11NEUTRALThe ADX value for MRK 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 & CO. INC. / MRK Daily stock chart

MERCK & CO. INC.

NYSE:MRK (10/30/2025, 10:47:09 AM)

85.565

-1.02 (-1.17%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Performance
% Chg-1.17%
1 Week-1.18%
2 Weeks2.94%
1 Month-3.94%
3 Month9.19%
6 Month4.09%
12 Month-15.02%
2 Year-15.7%
3 Year-14.45%
5 Year15.12%
10 Year58.4%
15 Year138.45%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.54
ATR(20)%1.94%
ATR Inc-5.37%
Range Today2.44
ADR(20)1.66
ADR(20)%1.94%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS26.88
3 months CRS67.09
6 months CRS40.92
Mansfield-1.32
10 Day High88.79
10 Day Low83.16
20 Day High91
20 Day Low83.16
52 Week High105.07
52 Week Low73.31
CS1 End78.68
CR1 Start86.65
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.56%
DER(5)-0.08%
Volume4.93M
Volume Incr-33.39%
Vol(5)8.42M
Vol(50)12.01M

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.