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Merck & Vs. Amgen Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
58

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
109.84
Seasonality Move:
3.3%
Buy
59

AMGN
Amgen

Last Price:
256.69
Seasonality Move:
3.99%
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.
Buy
59
Amgen (AMGN) is a Buy

Is Amgen a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Amgen [AMGN] share price is $256.71. The Score for AMGN is 59, which is 18% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AMGN 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.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

  • The Merck & share price today is $109.84
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and MRK is experiencing slight buying pressure.

AMGN Stock Price Chart

What is Amgen's stock price today?

  • The Amgen share price today is $256.71
    The current trend is moderately bullish and AMGN is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

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

AMGN Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 4.31 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 58.3 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -781325 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (243.64 - 265.28) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (221.85 - 250.35) Buy

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

AMGN Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 257.19 Sell
20-day SMA: 259.56 Sell
50-day SMA: 241.27 Buy
200-day SMA: 245.95 Buy
8-day EMA: 257.53 Sell
20-day EMA: 255.13 Buy
50-day EMA: 246.19 Buy
200-day EMA: 241.99 Buy

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.

Amgen Earnings Growth & AMGN Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.30 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.02 per share, an increase this year of $0.53 per share, and an increase next year of $2.07 per share.

Merck & 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):

Amgen 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):