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Western Alliance Bancorp Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
66

WAL
Western Alliance Bancorp

Last Price:
61.09
Seasonality Move:
6.14%
Sell
41

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
78.25
Seasonality Move:
-3.44%
Buy
66
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 $60.76. The Score for WAL is 66, which is 32% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • WAL is currently trading in the 60-70% 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 $78.87. 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.

WAL Stock Price Chart

What is Western Alliance Bancorp's stock price today?

  • The Western Alliance Bancorp share price today is $60.76
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish 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 $78.87
    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.

WAL Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.33 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 51.3 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 414592 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (58.79 - 62.61) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (57.73 - 62.53) Buy

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

WAL Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 59.82 Buy
20-day SMA: 60 Buy
50-day SMA: 60.65 Buy
200-day SMA: 56.55 Buy
8-day EMA: 60.11 Buy
20-day EMA: 60.29 Buy
50-day EMA: 60.55 Buy
200-day EMA: 57.81 Buy

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

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 $0.24 per share, a decrease this year of $0.41 per share, and an increase next year of $1.73 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.

Western Alliance Bancorp Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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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):