Becton Dickinson & Vs. Merit Medical Systems Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

59

BDX
Becton Dickinson &

Last Price:

$227.82

Seasonality Move:

6.25%

Sell

43

MMSI
Merit Medical Systems

Last Price:

$98.28

Seasonality Move:

1.32%

Buy

59

Becton Dickinson & (BDX) is a Buy

Is Becton Dickinson & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Becton Dickinson & [BDX] share price is $227.68. The Score for BDX is 59, which is 18% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
BDX 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.

Sell

43

Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) is a Sell

Is Merit Medical Systems a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merit Medical Systems [MMSI] share price is $98.18. The Score for MMSI is 43, which is 14% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
MMSI 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.

BDX Stock Price Chart

What is Becton Dickinson &'s stock price today?

The Becton Dickinson & share price today is $227.68

The current trend is relatively stagnant and BDX is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MMSI Stock Price Chart

What is Merit Medical Systems's stock price today?

The Merit Medical Systems share price today is $98.18

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

BDX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.87	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	53.62	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	1332667	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(221.61 - 225.77)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(226.93 - 239.63)	Sell

MMSI Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.86	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	39.29	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	711832	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(100.49 - 105.71)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(92.52 - 102.46)	Buy

BDX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	225.32	Buy
20-day SMA:	223.62	Buy
50-day SMA:	230.08	Sell
200-day SMA:	234.33	Sell
8-day EMA:	225.15	Buy
20-day EMA:	225.08	Buy
50-day EMA:	228.27	Sell
200-day EMA:	234.68	Sell

MMSI Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	100.74	Sell
20-day SMA:	102.89	Sell
50-day SMA:	100.53	Sell
200-day SMA:	88.43	Buy
8-day EMA:	99.8	Sell
20-day EMA:	101.53	Sell
50-day EMA:	100.58	Sell
200-day EMA:	91.13	Buy

Becton Dickinson & Earnings Growth & BDX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.20 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.96 per share, and an increase next year of $1.17 per share.

Merit Medical Systems Earnings Growth & MMSI Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.14 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.38 per share, and an increase next year of $0.36 per share.

Becton Dickinson & Technical Analysis

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Merit Medical Systems Technical Analysis

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