Merck & Company Inc (MRK) stock chart and technical analysis
Indicator summary: Leaning bullish (3 bullish, 1 bearish, 1 neutral). As of 2026-10-16, the close was $145.97: 0.9% above the 50-day average and 18.1% above the 200-day average, which is rising. RSI (14) is 52, in its neutral range. MACD is bearish. The stock sits 87% of the way up its 52-week range of $79.66 to $156.00, on 1.1x its 20-day average volume.
| Indicator | Reading | Read |
|---|---|---|
| 50-day average | $144.68 | Price 0.9% above |
| 200-day average | $123.56 | Price 18.1% above, average rising |
| 50 vs 200-day | 50 above 200 | Golden-cross alignment |
| RSI (14) | 52 | Neutral range |
| MACD (12, 26, 9) | +0.08 vs +0.12 | Line below signal |
| 52-week range | $79.66 to $156.00 | 87% of the way up the range |
| Volume vs 20-day average | 1.1x | Normal |
What followed this setup for MRK
- When it closed above its 200-day average (4,045 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 61% of the time, median +2.6%.
- When it closed above its 50-day average (3,813 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 58% of the time, median +1.9%.
- When it had MACD below its signal line (3,349 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 60% of the time, median +2.3%.
- All days since 1999 (6,718 days): higher 63 trading days later 58% of the time, median +2.1%.
Base rates use MRK's own daily history since 1999; they describe the past, not a forecast.
Questions about MRK's chart
What is MRK's RSI today?
As of 2026-10-16, MRK's 14-day RSI is 52, which is in the neutral range between 30 and 70.
Is MRK above its 200-day moving average?
Yes. MRK closed at $145.97 on 2026-10-16, 18.1% above its 200-day average of $123.56, which is rising. When it closed above its 200-day average (4,045 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 61% of the time, median +2.6%.
Is MRK above its 50-day moving average?
Yes. MRK closed at $145.97 on 2026-10-16, 0.9% above its 50-day average of $144.68. When it closed above its 50-day average (3,813 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 58% of the time, median +1.9%.
Has MRK had a MACD crossover?
No cross in the last 10 trading days. As of 2026-10-16 the MACD line is +0.08 against a signal line of +0.12, so MACD is bearish.
Is MRK near its 52-week high?
No. At $145.97 it sits 87% of the way up its 52-week range of $79.66 to $156.00, 6.4% below the high.
What is MRK's technical rating today?
Leaning bullish: 3 of 5 indicators are bullish and 1 bearish as of 2026-10-16 (the 50 and 200-day averages, their alignment, RSI and MACD). A rating summarises the chart; it is not a recommendation.
ŷRobot chart signal: Sell, from the chart signal model.
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