Technical analysis

Beta
MRKMerck & Company, Inc.
142.38 USD
-0.29% Since previous close
As of Oct 8, 2026

Trend assessment

Neutral
BuyScore 67

Overall assessment

Neutral
BuyScore 60

Momentum assessment

Neutral
NeutralScore 53

AI analysis

Overall assessmentBuy
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Trend

Buy and Sell describe the current technical assessment, not a new crossover or an instruction to trade.
IndicatorCurrent value or positionStatus
Moving-average structure
Moving-average mean spread3.94%Neutral
Close versus MA 20015.41Buy
Trend direction and strength
MA 200 slope3.92Buy
MACD zero-line position-0.53Sell
ADX strength and DI directionDowntrend
Distance from Ichimoku cloud center1.43Neutral
90-day linear regression0.79Strong
Vortex oscillator-0.16Sell
Supertrend-5.68Sell
Weekly structure
Weekly moving-average mean spread9.99%Buy
Relative strength
3M relative-strength country large-cap percentile81.54Buy
Mansfield relative strength12.46%Neutral
RS line 52-week position75.71Neutral

Momentum

Buy and Sell describe the current technical assessment, not a new crossover or an instruction to trade.
IndicatorCurrent value or positionStatus
Oscillators
RSI 1444.53Neutral
Weekly RSI 1459.41Neutral
Bollinger %B0.21Inside bands
CCI 20-114.93Sell
Rate of change
12–1M momentum country large-cap percentile95.38Buy
20-day return country large-cap percentile48.55Neutral
MACD histogram-1Sell
Aroon oscillator-37.5Sell
Position
52-week position80.59Buy
Donchian 20 position24.24Sell
Volume
OBV 20-day slope-0.15Sell
Up-day/down-day volume ratio0.82Sell
Chaikin Money Flow 200.09Neutral
Force Index 13-5122323.99Sell

Technical events

Last 60 trading days

Only some events are shown.

EventOccurredCurrent condition
Bollinger lower-band reentryMaintained
MACD / zero line Downward crossMaintained
Bollinger lower-band exitNo longer holds
Close / SMA 50 Downward crossMaintained
Close / SMA 20 Downward crossMaintained
Close / SMA 20 Upward crossNo longer holds

Pivot points

Reference prices calculated from the previous period’s high, low and close.

LevelPriceClose position
R3146.75Below
R2145.45Below
R1144.12Below
P142.82Below
S1141.49Above
S2140.19Above
S3138.86Above

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RSI

44.53
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Frequently asked questions

Does the current technical analysis of Merck & Company, Inc. indicate buy or sell?

The reference date is October 8, 2026. The composite score is 60.2/100, and the final technical assessment is Buy. This analysis is for reference only, not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell.

What signals do the moving averages of Merck & Company, Inc. show?

Available directional ratings for SMA and EMA 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200: 4 buy, 4 neutral, 4 sell.

How are the trend and momentum of Merck & Company, Inc. assessed?

The trend score is 67.1/100 (Buy), and the momentum score is 53.3/100 (Neutral). Available directional ratings of indicators included in the momentum score: 2 buy, 2 neutral, 7 sell.

What is the 14-day RSI of Merck & Company, Inc.?

The 14-day RSI is 44.53. Observed condition: Outside the overbought and oversold ranges. Existing directional rating: The value is unavailable.

What is the current MACD condition of Merck & Company, Inc.?

MACD is -0.53, the signal is 0.47, and the histogram is -1. MACD relative to the signal line: Below.

Is the price of Merck & Company, Inc. above its main moving averages?

The close is 142.38 USD. SMA 20 is 145.74 USD; the close relative to it is Below; SMA 50 is 143.14 USD; the close relative to it is Below; SMA 200 is 123.37 USD; the close relative to it is Above.

Where is the price of Merck & Company, Inc. within its Bollinger bands?

The upper band is 151.61 USD, the lower band is 139.87 USD, and the close is 142.38 USD. Close position: Inside the bands.

What are the reference support and resistance levels for Merck & Company, Inc.?

Daily traditional pivot levels are support S1 141.49 USD, pivot P 142.82 USD, and resistance R1 144.12 USD. Currency: USD. Source period: October 7, 2026.

What recent technical signal changes occurred for Merck & Company, Inc.?

The most recent confirmed event in the last 60 trading days is Bollinger lower-band reentry on October 6, 2026. Current condition: Maintained. Some data is missing, so other events may be absent.

When is the analysis of Merck & Company, Inc. dated, and is it real time?

The analysis reference date is October 8, 2026. This is not a real-time price analysis.

The information on this page is for reference only and is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. Investors are responsible for their investment decisions and the resulting outcomes.