Amgen, Inc. Vs. Merck & Co., Inc. Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

38

AMGN
Amgen, Inc.

Last Price:

$332.93

Seasonality Move:

6.61%

Buy

68

MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.

Last Price:

$106.80

Seasonality Move:

0.72%

Sell

38

Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) is a Sell

Is Amgen, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Amgen, Inc. [AMGN] share price is $332.93. The Score for AMGN is 38, which is 24% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
AMGN 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.

Buy

68

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) is a Buy

Is Merck & Co., Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merck & Co., Inc. [MRK] share price is $106.78. The Score for MRK is 68, which is 36% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
MRK 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.

AMGN Stock Price Chart

What is Amgen, Inc.'s stock price today?

The Amgen, Inc. share price today is $332.93

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and AMGN is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck & Co., Inc.'s stock price today?

The Merck & Co., Inc. share price today is $106.78

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and MRK is experiencing slight buying pressure.

AMGN Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	1.71	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	56.59	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	260986	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(321.85 - 340.19)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(281.78 - 326.24)	Buy

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	2.75	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	70.87	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	2955298	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(98.06 - 104.28)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(81.29 - 96.97)	Buy

AMGN Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	329.29	Buy
20-day SMA:	329.1	Buy
50-day SMA:	321.37	Buy
200-day SMA:	297.51	Buy
8-day EMA:	329.93	Buy
20-day EMA:	328.48	Buy
50-day EMA:	321.26	Buy
200-day EMA:	303.34	Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	102.78	Buy
20-day SMA:	101.29	Buy
50-day SMA:	94.6	Buy
200-day SMA:	85.42	Buy
8-day EMA:	103.76	Buy
20-day EMA:	101.1	Buy
50-day EMA:	96.15	Buy
200-day EMA:	90.65	Buy

Amgen, Inc. Earnings Growth & AMGN Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.63 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $1.65 per share, and an increase next year of $0.69 per share.

Merck & Co., Inc. Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.54 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $1.36 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.68 per share.

Amgen, Inc. Technical Analysis

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Merck & Co., Inc. Technical Analysis

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