Merck & Company Inc (MRK) stock chart and technical analysis
Indicator summary: Bullish (4 bullish, 0 bearish, 1 neutral). As of 2026-11-05, the close was $146.94: 0.5% above the 50-day average and 16.3% above the 200-day average, which is rising. RSI (14) is 52, in its neutral range. MACD is bullish after a cross in the last 10 days. The stock sits 88% of the way up its 52-week range of $80.54 to $156.00, on 1.1x its 20-day average volume.
| Indicator | Reading | Read |
|---|---|---|
| 50-day average | $146.20 | Price 0.5% above |
| 200-day average | $126.30 | Price 16.3% above, average rising |
| 50 vs 200-day | 50 above 200 | Golden-cross alignment |
| RSI (14) | 52 | Neutral range |
| MACD (12, 26, 9) | +0.63 vs +0.30 | Bullish cross in the last 10 days |
| 52-week range | $80.54 to $156.00 | 88% 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 (4,059 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 61% of the time, median +2.6%.
- When it closed above its 50-day average (3,827 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 58% of the time, median +1.9%.
- When it had MACD above its signal line (3,376 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 57% of the time, median +1.9%.
- All days since 1999 (6,732 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 2026-11-05, 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 $146.94 on 2026-11-05, 16.3% above its 200-day average of $126.30, which is rising. When it closed above its 200-day average (4,059 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 $146.94 on 2026-11-05, 0.5% above its 50-day average of $146.20. When it closed above its 50-day average (3,827 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 58% of the time, median +1.9%.
Has MRK had a MACD crossover?
Yes, a bullish cross within the last 10 trading days. As of 2026-11-05 the MACD line is +0.63 against a signal line of +0.30, so MACD is bullish.
Is MRK near its 52-week high?
No. At $146.94 it sits 88% of the way up its 52-week range of $80.54 to $156.00, 5.8% below the high.
What is MRK's technical rating today?
Bullish: 4 of 5 indicators are bullish and 0 bearish as of 2026-11-05 (the 50 and 200-day averages, their alignment, RSI and MACD). A rating summarises the chart; it is not a recommendation.
ŷRobot chart signal: Hold, from the chart signal model.
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