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

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MSC Industrial Direct Technical Analysis

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