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Amgen Vs. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Industry Stock Comparison
Buy
59
AMGN
Amgen
Last Price:
313.83
Seasonality Move:
7.53%
Buy
72
VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Last Price:
438.37
Seasonality Move:
7.52%
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
72
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)
is a Buy
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals [VRTX] share price is $437.49. The Score for VRTX is 72, which is 44% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
- VRTX is currently trading in the 70-80% 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
VRTX Stock Price Chart
What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals's stock price today?
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The Vertex Pharmaceuticals share price today is $437.49
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and VRTX 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 |
VRTX Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | 6.57 | Buy |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 75.68 | Buy |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | 705813 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (392.54 - 418) | Buy |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (403.36 - 428.9) | 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 |
VRTX Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 421.18 | Buy |
| 20-day SMA: | 407.51 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 408.39 | Buy |
| 200-day SMA: | 387.23 | Buy |
| 8-day EMA: | 422.9 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 413.18 | Buy |
| 50-day EMA: | 410.18 | Buy |
| 200-day EMA: | 389.14 | 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.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & VRTX Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.12 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.78 per share, an increase this year of $2.05 per share, and an increase next year of $1.12 per share.
Amgen Technical Analysis
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Technical Analysis
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