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MCKESSON CORP (MCK) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MCK - US58155Q1031 - Common Stock

805.83 USD
-17.18 (-2.09%)
Last: 12/16/2025, 11:36:08 AM
Technical Rating and Analysis

7

Taking everything into account, MCK scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent overall performance, although we see some doubts in the very recent evolution. In the medium time frame things are still looking good.

MCK is currently showing a bear flag pattern! A bear flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong move down. This may present a good short opportunity.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that MCK is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 88% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by MCK over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
MCK is one of the better performing stocks in the Health Care Providers & Services industry, it outperforms 75% of 100 stocks in the same industry.
MCK is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so MCK is lagging the market slightly.
The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is negative. It is probably better to wait until this picture becomes clearer.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
MCKESSON CORP / MCK Weekly stock chart
MCKESSON CORP / MCK Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

6

MCK has an excellent technical rating, but the quality of the setup is only medium at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

646.30

827.04

When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 795.00 to 802.37. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
  • Support @747.67 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 716.93 to 720.18. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @652.83 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 806.52 to 818.85. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for MCK is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorDOWNNEGATIVEThe short term trend for MCK is down.
ChartMill Relative Strength88.55POSITIVEMCK has a high relative strength, it outperformed 88.55% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of MCK is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPMIXEDThe current price of MCK is below the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MCK is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)48.7NEUTRALThe RSI value for MCK is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-5.06NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests MCK has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)26.03NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for MCK is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.14MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for MCK suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)23.32NEUTRALThe ADX value for MCK suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
811.64794.9916.65 (2.05%)25.00%
An entry @811.64. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average.An exit @794.99. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 16.65 points, which is 2.05%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.51%.

  • The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of MCK. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
MCKESSON CORP / MCK Daily stock chart

MCKESSON CORP

NYSE:MCK (12/16/2025, 11:36:08 AM)

805.83

-17.18 (-2.09%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Performance
% Chg-2.09%
1 Week3.14%
2 Weeks-3.95%
1 Month-2.27%
3 Month17.86%
6 Month14.16%
12 Month41.96%
2 Year77.76%
3 Year119.4%
5 Year373.21%
10 Year317.28%
15 Year1069.38%
Volatility
ATR(14)17.78
ATR(20)%2.14%
ATR Inc-29.79%
Range Today17.17
ADR(20)17.16
ADR(20)%2.13%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS88.55
3 months CRS89.85
6 months CRS69.7
Mansfield0.56
10 Day High854.32
10 Day Low789.96
20 Day High895.58
20 Day Low789.96
52 Week High895.58
52 Week Low565.75
CS1 End818.85
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.35%
DER(5)-1.11%
Volume46
Volume Incr3.76%
Vol(5)850.16K
Vol(50)735.24K

MCKESSON CORP / MCK FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of MCKESSON CORP (MCK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to MCK.


What is the current trend direction of MCKESSON CORP (MCK) stock?

The current trend direction for MCKESSON CORP (MCK) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for MCK stock?

MCKESSON CORP (MCK) has an RSI value of 48.7004. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the buy/sell signal for MCKESSON CORP (MCK) stock?

The buy/sell signal for MCKESSON CORP (MCK) is hold as the short term and long term trends are mixed.


What is the support and resistance level for MCK stock?

MCKESSON CORP (MCK) has a support level at 818.85. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of MCK support and resistance levels.