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Northrop Grumman Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
43

NOC
Northrop Grumman

Last Price:
432.52
Seasonality Move:
2.26%
Sell
39

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
79.41
Seasonality Move:
-2.42%
Sell
43
Northrop Grumman (NOC) is a Sell

Is Northrop Grumman a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Northrop Grumman [NOC] share price is $432.09. The Score for NOC is 43, which is 14% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • NOC 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.
Sell
39
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 $79.46. The Score for MSM is 39, which is 22% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MSM is currently trading in the 30-40% 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.

NOC Stock Price Chart

What is Northrop Grumman's stock price today?

  • The Northrop Grumman share price today is $432.09
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and NOC is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $79.46
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MSM is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

NOC Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -9.59 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 38.04 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 1047389 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (430.39 - 463.73) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (444.2 - 472.6) Sell

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -3.01 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 34.36 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 1473424 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (80.95 - 89.65) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (87.57 - 99.47) Sell

NOC Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 428.33 Buy
20-day SMA: 441.01 Sell
50-day SMA: 458.65 Sell
200-day SMA: 459.99 Sell
8-day EMA: 431.62 Buy
20-day EMA: 440.27 Sell
50-day EMA: 452.02 Sell
200-day EMA: 458.79 Sell

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 80.69 Sell
20-day SMA: 83.71 Sell
50-day SMA: 88.81 Sell
200-day SMA: 95.72 Sell
8-day EMA: 80.53 Sell
20-day EMA: 83.51 Sell
50-day EMA: 87.87 Sell
200-day EMA: 93.27 Sell

Northrop Grumman Earnings Growth & NOC Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.24 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.62 per share, an increase this year of $1.96 per share, and an increase next year of $2.71 per share.

MSC Industrial Direct Earnings Growth & MSM Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.17 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.33 per share, a decrease this year of $1.39 per share, and an increase next year of $0.55 per share.

Northrop Grumman 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):

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):