Merck & Co., Inc. technical analysis
Technical analysis of Merck & Co., Inc. (stock) with the Montbon Method — Elliott Waves, moving averages and a 0–100 score.
What is Merck & Co., Inc.
Merck & Co., Inc. is a healthcare company operating worldwide that develops and commercializes human health pharmaceuticals, vaccines, veterinary solutions, and companion animal products. The company's portfolio includes numerous pharmaceutical brands, vaccines for human and veterinary use, as well as health management solutions for livestock and companion animals. The company also collaborates with international partners for the development and commercialization of additional therapeutic candidates.
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Merck & Co., Inc.: latest session data
Closing values for October 16, 2026, computed on the last 12 months of prices.
Moving averages
21 sessions
145.80 $
+0.11%
50 sessions
144.68 $
+0.88%
200 sessions
123.58 $
+18.11%
Session levels
s2
140.05
Support
s1
142.62
Support
pivot
147.48
Pivot
r1
150.05
Resistance
r2
154.91
Resistance
How to read it
In the October 16, 2026 session Merck & Co., Inc. closed higher at 145.95 $, +0.52% versus the previous session.
The price sits above every moving average observed: +0.11% against the 21-session average, +0.88% against the 50 and +18.11% against the 200.
The 14-period RSI reads 52.2, in neutral territory.
MACD stands at 0.077 against a signal line at 0.118: the histogram is negative (−0.041).
ADX reads 17.3, indicating weak directionality.
Levels computed on the latest session place supports at 142.62 and 140.05 $ and resistances at 150.05 and 154.91 $, around a pivot of 147.48.
The average daily range (ATR) is 3.858 $, or 2.64% of price.
Turnover was 11.1M shares, 121% of the 20-session average.
Over the last twelve months the price ranged between 106.50 and 156.00 $, and today stands −6.44% from the period high.
Measures computed on closing prices. They describe the past; they are not forecasts.
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Elliott Waves
Wave counting to frame the price structure.
MTF moving averages
Moving averages across timeframes to read the trend.
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A technical summary of the setup, updated daily.
FAQ about Merck & Co., Inc.
How is Merck & Co., Inc. analysed technically?
Technical analysis of Merck & Co., Inc. is based on price charts and indicators such as moving averages, RSI and MACD, to observe trend, momentum and volatility across different time horizons.
Which timeframes are used for Merck & Co., Inc.?
The daily and weekly charts are typically used for medium-to-long-term trends, while intraday charts (for example 1-hour or 15-minute) are used for short-term movements.
What are Elliott Waves applied to Merck & Co., Inc.?
Elliott Wave theory describes price moves as sequences of impulsive and corrective waves; applied to Merck & Co., Inc. it helps frame the technical structure of the historical chart and is not a forecast.
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