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Merck & Vs. Johnson & Johnson Industry Stock Comparison
Buy
58
MRK
Merck &
Last Price:
109.84
Seasonality Move:
3.3%
Sell
47
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Last Price:
160.38
Seasonality Move:
3.38%
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.
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.
MRK Stock Price Chart
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 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 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 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 |
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 |
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 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 & Technical Analysis
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