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Johnson & Johnson Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison
Sell
47
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Last Price:
160.38
Seasonality Move:
3.38%
Buy
58
MRK
Merck &
Last Price:
109.84
Seasonality Move:
3.3%
Sell
47
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
is a Sell
Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $160.48. The Score for JNJ is 47, which is 6% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
- JNJ 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.
Buy
58
Merck & (MRK)
is a Buy
Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $109.84. 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 $160.48
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.
MRK Stock Price Chart
JNJ Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | -1.63 | Sell |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 32.34 | Sell |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | -5357586 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (164.69 - 172.95) | Sell |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (158.54 - 168.94) | Sell |
MRK Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | 0.5 | Buy |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 53.77 | Buy |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | 261618 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (106.18 - 109.84) | Buy |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (107.56 - 115.08) | Sell |
JNJ Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 163.8 | Sell |
| 20-day SMA: | 168.72 | Sell |
| 50-day SMA: | 166.55 | Sell |
| 200-day SMA: | 165.1 | Sell |
| 8-day EMA: | 163.9 | Sell |
| 20-day EMA: | 166.49 | Sell |
| 50-day EMA: | 166.26 | Sell |
| 200-day EMA: | 165.13 | Sell |
MRK Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 109.86 | Sell |
| 20-day SMA: | 108.59 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 108.85 | Buy |
| 200-day SMA: | 109.85 | Sell |
| 8-day EMA: | 109.53 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 108.91 | Buy |
| 50-day EMA: | 109.03 | Buy |
| 200-day EMA: | 107.04 | Buy |
Johnson & Johnson Earnings Growth & JNJ Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.03 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.18 per share, a decrease this year of $0.02 per share, and an increase next year of $0.88 per share.
Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.23 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.26 per share, a decrease this year of $4.38 per share, and an increase next year of $5.51 per share.
Johnson & Johnson Technical Analysis
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