Albemarle Vs. Nucor Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

49

ALB
Albemarle

Last Price:

102.07

Seasonality Move:

4.37%

Buy

58

NUE
Nucor

Last Price:

146.38

Seasonality Move:

11.39%

Sell

49

Albemarle (ALB) is a Sell

Is Albemarle a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Albemarle [ALB] share price is $108.19. The Score for ALB is 49, which is 2% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
ALB is currently trading in the 40-50% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.

Buy

58

Nucor (NUE) is a Buy

Is Nucor a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Nucor [NUE] share price is $152.20. The Score for NUE is 58, which is 16% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
NUE 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.

ALB Stock Price Chart

What is Albemarle's stock price today?

The Albemarle share price today is $108.19
The current trend is moderately bullish and ALB is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

NUE Stock Price Chart

What is Nucor's stock price today?

The Nucor share price today is $152.20
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and NUE is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

ALB Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	2.76	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	61.09	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-2306033	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(94.63 - 103.05)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(84.84 - 99.62)	Buy

NUE Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	1.96	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	51.22	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-1157698	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(143.39 - 157.51)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(143.57 - 157.87)	Buy

ALB Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	102.4	Buy
20-day SMA:	98.44	Buy
50-day SMA:	94.4	Buy
200-day SMA:	106.6	Buy
8-day EMA:	103.1	Buy
20-day EMA:	99.9	Buy
50-day EMA:	96.57	Buy
200-day EMA:	109.64	Sell

NUE Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	155.01	Sell
20-day SMA:	150.11	Buy
50-day SMA:	148.25	Buy
200-day SMA:	165.69	Sell
8-day EMA:	154.08	Sell
20-day EMA:	151.6	Buy
50-day EMA:	150.36	Buy
200-day EMA:	157.84	Sell

Albemarle Earnings Growth & ALB Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.84 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $23.33 per share, and an increase next year of $3.32 per share.

Nucor Earnings Growth & NUE Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.95 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $9.40 per share, and an increase next year of $1.20 per share.

Albemarle Technical Analysis

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Nucor Technical Analysis

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