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Johnson & Johnson Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison
Sell
32
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Last Price:
148.69
Seasonality Move:
1.72%
Buy
58
MRK
Merck &
Last Price:
130.36
Seasonality Move:
2.42%
Sell
32
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
is a Sell
Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $148.72. The Score for JNJ is 32, which is 36% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
- JNJ is currently trading in the 30-40% 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
Merck & (MRK)
is a Buy
Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $130.38. The Score for MRK is 58, which is 16% 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.
JNJ Stock Price Chart
What is Johnson & Johnson's stock price today?
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The Johnson & Johnson share price today is $148.72
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and JNJ is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.
JNJ Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | -1.26 | Sell |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 46.55 | Sell |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | -3991661 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (146.18 - 151.36) | Sell |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (151.25 - 161.01) | Sell |
MRK Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | 0.75 | Buy |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 61.37 | Buy |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | 6390658 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (125.82 - 129.36) | Buy |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (115.55 - 129.51) | Buy |
JNJ Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 148.15 | Buy |
| 20-day SMA: | 147.81 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 153.75 | Sell |
| 200-day SMA: | 157.71 | Sell |
| 8-day EMA: | 148.55 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 149.13 | Sell |
| 50-day EMA: | 152.07 | Sell |
| 200-day EMA: | 156.81 | Sell |
MRK Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 129.13 | Buy |
| 20-day SMA: | 127.54 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 126.39 | Buy |
| 200-day SMA: | 113.87 | Buy |
| 8-day EMA: | 128.7 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 128.02 | Buy |
| 50-day EMA: | 126.23 | Buy |
| 200-day EMA: | 117.17 | Buy |
Johnson & Johnson Earnings Growth & JNJ Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.17 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.13 per share, an increase this year of $0.74 per share, and an increase next year of $0.31 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.
Johnson & Johnson Technical Analysis
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