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Western Alliance Bancorp Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
56

WAL
Western Alliance Bancorp

Last Price:
58.97
Seasonality Move:
6.32%
Sell
41

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
79.41
Seasonality Move:
-2.42%
Buy
56
Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL) is a Buy

Is Western Alliance Bancorp a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Western Alliance Bancorp [WAL] share price is $59.68. The Score for WAL is 56, which is 12% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • WAL 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
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 $78.84. 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.

WAL Stock Price Chart

What is Western Alliance Bancorp's stock price today?

  • The Western Alliance Bancorp share price today is $59.68
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and WAL 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 $78.84
    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 selling pressure.

WAL Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.63 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 46.66 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 347938 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (59.05 - 63.75) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (57.6 - 63.08) Sell

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -3.03 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 32.08 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -297526 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (81.4 - 90.3) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (87.91 - 99.51) Sell

WAL Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 59.29 Buy
20-day SMA: 60.59 Sell
50-day SMA: 60.38 Sell
200-day SMA: 56.31 Buy
8-day EMA: 59.6 Buy
20-day EMA: 60.28 Sell
50-day EMA: 60.6 Sell
200-day EMA: 57.71 Buy

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 81.26 Sell
20-day SMA: 84.3 Sell
50-day SMA: 89.08 Sell
200-day SMA: 95.81 Sell
8-day EMA: 80.84 Sell
20-day EMA: 83.93 Sell
50-day EMA: 88.21 Sell
200-day EMA: 93.41 Sell

Western Alliance Bancorp Earnings Growth & WAL Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.04 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.25 per share, a decrease this year of $0.41 per share, and an increase next year of $1.74 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.

Western Alliance Bancorp Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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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):