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- 7/24/2026 -
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Merck & Co. (MRK) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second consecutive positive week for the Merck & Co. (MRK). During the week, the MRK gained 3.57 points, or 2.80%, and closed at 131.07 on Friday, July 24, 2026. Weekly volume was -37% below average.
MRK is a member of Health Care Sector. Health Care is the most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.
 Long-term trend: [See MRK long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on June 25, 2024 at 134.63 and reached 73.31 on May 15, 2025. MRK lost 61.32 points, or 45.55%, in 46 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (116.44) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. MRK may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support line now. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See MRK medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 29, 2026 at 107.90 and reached 131.74 on July 17, 2026. MRK gained -23.84 points, or -22.09%, in 11 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 122.13 and resistance is at 133.43. A Rising Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Rising Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Channel pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See MRK weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought weekly overbought Williams' Percentage Range. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since July 2, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting stronger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See MRK short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on July 21, 2026 at 124.10 and reached 131.71 on July 24, 2026. MRK gained -7.61 points, or -6.13%, in 3 days. The price is now at the 8.41% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See MRK daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought daily overbought Williams' Percentage Range.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
The price has closed on Friday above the upper Bollinger Band. It is considered a bullish signal. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
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