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Northrop Grumman Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
44

NOC
Northrop Grumman

Last Price:
434.99
Seasonality Move:
4.01%
Sell
41

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
77.98
Seasonality Move:
-3.44%
Sell
44
Northrop Grumman (NOC) is a Sell

Is Northrop Grumman a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Northrop Grumman [NOC] share price is $431.49. The Score for NOC is 44, which is 12% 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
41
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 $78.87. The Score for MSM is 41, which is 18% 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.

NOC Stock Price Chart

What is Northrop Grumman's stock price today?

  • The Northrop Grumman share price today is $431.49
    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 slight buying pressure.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $78.87
    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 slight buying pressure.

NOC Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -8.37 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 39.27 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 334073 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (427.25 - 457.35) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (443.1 - 472.78) Sell

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.78 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 34.75 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 203848 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (79.92 - 87.74) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (86.62 - 99.24) Sell

NOC Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 429.61 Buy
20-day SMA: 436.08 Sell
50-day SMA: 457.16 Sell
200-day SMA: 460.05 Sell
8-day EMA: 430.92 Buy
20-day EMA: 437.67 Sell
50-day EMA: 449.56 Sell
200-day EMA: 457.94 Sell

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 78.92 Sell
20-day SMA: 82.51 Sell
50-day SMA: 88.03 Sell
200-day SMA: 95.47 Sell
8-day EMA: 80.01 Sell
20-day EMA: 82.5 Sell
50-day EMA: 86.94 Sell
200-day EMA: 92.87 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 $1.95 per share, and an increase next year of $2.73 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 $0.41 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):