AbbVie Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

59

ABBV
AbbVie

Last Price:

163.80

Seasonality Move:

1.92%

Buy

55

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:

127.51

Seasonality Move:

2.98%

Buy

59

AbbVie (ABBV) is a Buy

Is AbbVie a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current AbbVie [ABBV] share price is $163.79. The Score for ABBV is 59, which is 18% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
ABBV is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

Buy

55

Merck & (MRK) is a Buy

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $127.51. The Score for MRK is 55, which is 10% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
MRK is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

ABBV Stock Price Chart

What is AbbVie's stock price today?

The AbbVie share price today is $163.79
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and ABBV is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

The Merck & share price today is $127.51
The current trend is moderately bearish and MRK is experiencing slight selling pressure.

ABBV Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-2.98	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	43.13	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	4056349	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(161.49 - 172.71)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(159.57 - 177.31)	Sell

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.72	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	50.3	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-3061271	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(125.83 - 129.61)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(114.67 - 129.41)	Buy

ABBV Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	163.15	Buy
20-day SMA:	165.05	Sell
50-day SMA:	173.06	Sell
200-day SMA:	157.47	Buy
8-day EMA:	163.19	Buy
20-day EMA:	165.85	Sell
50-day EMA:	168.87	Sell
200-day EMA:	160.79	Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	129.1	Sell
20-day SMA:	127.31	Buy
50-day SMA:	126.4	Buy
200-day SMA:	113.68	Buy
8-day EMA:	128.41	Sell
20-day EMA:	127.79	Sell
50-day EMA:	126	Buy
200-day EMA:	116.93	Buy

AbbVie Earnings Growth & ABBV Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.03 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.20 per share, an increase this year of $0.09 per share, and an increase next year of $0.84 per share.

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.37 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.09 per share, an increase this year of $7.27 per share, and an increase next year of $1.23 per share.

AbbVie Technical Analysis

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Merck & Technical Analysis

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