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Merck & Vs. Johnson & Johnson Industry Stock Comparison
Buy
53
MRK
Merck &
Last Price:
131.17
Seasonality Move:
2.39%
Sell
32
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Last Price:
154.80
Seasonality Move:
2.05%
Buy
53
Merck & (MRK)
is a Buy
Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $131.19. The Score for MRK is 53, which is 6% 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.
Sell
32
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
is a Sell
Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $154.64. 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.
JNJ Stock Price Chart
What is Johnson & Johnson's stock price today?
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The Johnson & Johnson share price today is $154.64
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and JNJ is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.
MRK Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | 1 | Buy |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 59.76 | Buy |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | 5758390 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (126.51 - 130.59) | Buy |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (119.1 - 129.8) | Buy |
JNJ Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | 0.55 | Buy |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 63.68 | Buy |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | 3751341 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (146.21 - 151.59) | Buy |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (150.78 - 160.88) | Sell |
MRK Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 130.2 | Buy |
| 20-day SMA: | 129.31 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 127.1 | Buy |
| 200-day SMA: | 114.82 | Buy |
| 8-day EMA: | 130.28 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 129.29 | Buy |
| 50-day EMA: | 127.33 | Buy |
| 200-day EMA: | 118.17 | Buy |
JNJ Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 151.61 | Buy |
| 20-day SMA: | 149.61 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 152.33 | Buy |
| 200-day SMA: | 156.92 | Sell |
| 8-day EMA: | 152.13 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 150.74 | Buy |
| 50-day EMA: | 152 | Buy |
| 200-day EMA: | 156.42 | Sell |
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 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 & Technical Analysis
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