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Amgen Vs. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Industry Stock Comparison
Buy
54
AMGN
Amgen
Last Price:
304.22
Seasonality Move:
7.14%
Buy
69
VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Last Price:
423.15
Seasonality Move:
8.99%
Buy
54
Amgen (AMGN)
is a Buy
Is Amgen a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Amgen [AMGN] share price is $300.40. The Score for AMGN is 54, which is 8% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
- AMGN 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.
Buy
69
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)
is a Buy
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals [VRTX] share price is $410.30. The Score for VRTX is 69, which is 38% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
- VRTX 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.
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VRTX Stock Price Chart
What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals's stock price today?
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The Vertex Pharmaceuticals share price today is $410.30
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and VRTX is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.
AMGN Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | 5.65 | Buy |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 66.42 | Buy |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | -295586 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (262.63 - 286.01) | Buy |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (270.56 - 302.26) | Buy |
VRTX Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | -1.25 | Sell |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 58.89 | Buy |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | 744959 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (395.24 - 404.8) | Buy |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (402.19 - 427.55) | Sell |
AMGN Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 285.94 | Buy |
| 20-day SMA: | 275.31 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 275.54 | Buy |
| 200-day SMA: | 274.87 | Buy |
| 8-day EMA: | 289.46 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 280.72 | Buy |
| 50-day EMA: | 279.15 | Buy |
| 200-day EMA: | 273.54 | Buy |
VRTX Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 400.33 | Buy |
| 20-day SMA: | 398.63 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 408.27 | Buy |
| 200-day SMA: | 385.06 | Buy |
| 8-day EMA: | 402.19 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 401.65 | Buy |
| 50-day EMA: | 405.74 | Buy |
| 200-day EMA: | 386.85 | Buy |
Amgen Earnings Growth & AMGN Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.49 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.21 per share, an increase this year of $0.99 per share, and an increase next year of $1.14 per share.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & VRTX Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.12 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.78 per share, an increase this year of $1.95 per share, and an increase next year of $1.14 per share.
Amgen Technical Analysis
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Technical Analysis
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