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W.W. Grainger Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
53

GWW
W.W. Grainger

Last Price:
$1,086.94
Seasonality Move:
4.46%
Sell
45

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
$82.06
Seasonality Move:
6.54%
Buy
53
W.W. Grainger (GWW) is a Buy

Is W.W. Grainger a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current W.W. Grainger [GWW] share price is $1,087.88. The Score for GWW is 53, which is 6% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • GWW 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
45
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is a Sell

Is MSC Industrial Direct a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current MSC Industrial Direct [MSM] share price is $82.04. The Score for MSM is 45, which is 10% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MSM 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.

GWW Stock Price Chart

What is W.W. Grainger's stock price today?

  • The W.W. Grainger share price today is $1,087.88
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and GWW is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $82.04
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and MSM is experiencing slight selling pressure.

GWW Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -20.39 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 47.5 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 47517 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (1055.35 - 1137.67) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (1005.25 - 1161.13) Buy

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.24 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 55.52 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -45804 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (76.12 - 82.98) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (78.66 - 85.46) Sell

GWW Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 1062.21 Buy
20-day SMA: 1080.17 Buy
50-day SMA: 1139.06 Sell
200-day SMA: 1013.69 Buy
8-day EMA: 1070.21 Buy
20-day EMA: 1085.61 Buy
50-day EMA: 1103.77 Sell
200-day EMA: 1022.62 Buy

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 79.97 Buy
20-day SMA: 78.52 Buy
50-day SMA: 82.16 Sell
200-day SMA: 84.28 Sell
8-day EMA: 80.29 Buy
20-day EMA: 79.73 Buy
50-day EMA: 80.96 Buy
200-day EMA: 84.64 Sell

W.W. Grainger Earnings Growth & GWW Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.99 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $3.11 per share, and an increase next year of $4.30 per share.

MSC Industrial Direct Earnings Growth & MSM Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.25 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.11 per share, a decrease this year of $1.31 per share, and an increase next year of $0.51 per share.

W.W. Grainger Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

MSC Industrial Direct Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):