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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Vs. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
44

CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals

Last Price:
19.60
Seasonality Move:
-6.64%
Buy
53

VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Last Price:
468.10
Seasonality Move:
-1.23%
Sell
44
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) is a Sell

Is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Catalyst Pharmaceuticals [CPRX] share price is $19.59. The Score for CPRX is 44, which is 12% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • CPRX 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.
Buy
53
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is a Buy

Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals [VRTX] share price is $467.99. The Score for VRTX is 53, which is 6% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • VRTX 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.

CPRX Stock Price Chart

What is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's stock price today?

  • The Catalyst Pharmaceuticals share price today is $19.59
    The current trend is moderately bullish and CPRX is experiencing slight selling pressure.

VRTX Stock Price Chart

What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals's stock price today?

  • The Vertex Pharmaceuticals share price today is $467.99
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and VRTX is experiencing slight buying pressure.

CPRX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.59 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 54.22 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -34804 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (17.76 - 20.8) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (14.95 - 18.53) Buy

VRTX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -1.39 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 40.67 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 95532 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (468.73 - 487.59) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (428.31 - 493.57) Buy

CPRX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 20.02 Sell
20-day SMA: 19.96 Sell
50-day SMA: 17.88 Buy
200-day SMA: 15.88 Buy
8-day EMA: 19.91 Sell
20-day EMA: 19.57 Buy
50-day EMA: 18.35 Buy
200-day EMA: 16.2 Buy

VRTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 481.26 Sell
20-day SMA: 478.84 Sell
50-day SMA: 482.79 Sell
200-day SMA: 434.24 Buy
8-day EMA: 477.48 Sell
20-day EMA: 480.1 Sell
50-day EMA: 477.37 Sell
200-day EMA: 437.27 Buy

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & CPRX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.06 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.10 per share, an increase this year of $0.05 per share, and an increase next year of $0.20 per share.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & VRTX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.12 per share, an increase next quarter of $1.22 per share, a decrease this year of $14.90 per share, and an increase next year of $18.27 per share.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals 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):

Vertex Pharmaceuticals 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):