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Amgen Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
59

AMGN
Amgen

Last Price:
319.09
Seasonality Move:
7.53%
Buy
56

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
131.72
Seasonality Move:
2.39%
Buy
59
Amgen (AMGN) is a Buy

Is Amgen a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Amgen [AMGN] share price is $319.04. The Score for AMGN is 59, which is 18% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AMGN 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
56
Merck & (MRK) is a Buy

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $131.73. The Score for MRK is 56, which is 12% 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.

AMGN Stock Price Chart

What is Amgen's stock price today?

  • The Amgen share price today is $319.04
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and AMGN is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

  • The Merck & share price today is $131.73
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and MRK is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

AMGN Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 10.89 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 72.45 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 1537809 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (265.25 - 303.47) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (271.74 - 305.22) Buy

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.9 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 62.67 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 6177037 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (126.14 - 130.16) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (118.17 - 129.77) Buy

AMGN Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 308.64 Buy
20-day SMA: 288.81 Buy
50-day SMA: 279.6 Buy
200-day SMA: 277.15 Buy
8-day EMA: 307.57 Buy
20-day EMA: 294.84 Buy
50-day EMA: 286.1 Buy
200-day EMA: 275.75 Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 129.68 Buy
20-day SMA: 128.76 Buy
50-day SMA: 126.82 Buy
200-day SMA: 114.56 Buy
8-day EMA: 129.77 Buy
20-day EMA: 128.9 Buy
50-day EMA: 127.02 Buy
200-day EMA: 117.91 Buy

Amgen Earnings Growth & AMGN Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.29 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.40 per share, an increase this year of $0.91 per share, and an increase next year of $1.18 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.

Amgen Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

Merck & Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):