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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Vs. LKQ Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
63

VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Last Price:
401.11
Seasonality Move:
10.13%
Sell
38

LKQ
LKQ

Last Price:
43.88
Seasonality Move:
5.82%
Buy
63
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is a Buy

Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals [VRTX] share price is $401.08. The Score for VRTX is 63, which is 26% 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.
Sell
38
LKQ (LKQ) is a Sell

Is LKQ a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current LKQ [LKQ] share price is $43.85. The Score for LKQ is 38, which is 24% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • LKQ 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.

VRTX Stock Price Chart

What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals's stock price today?

  • The Vertex Pharmaceuticals share price today is $401.08
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and VRTX is experiencing slight selling pressure.

LKQ Stock Price Chart

What is LKQ's stock price today?

  • The LKQ share price today is $43.85
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and LKQ is experiencing slight buying pressure.

VRTX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.73 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 48.64 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -144131 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (394.53 - 406.89) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (398.87 - 428.89) Sell

LKQ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.1 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 34.18 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 684085 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (44.1 - 51.48) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (46 - 51.6) Sell

VRTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 398.54 Buy
20-day SMA: 398.43 Buy
50-day SMA: 409.28 Sell
200-day SMA: 384.62 Buy
8-day EMA: 399.12 Buy
20-day EMA: 400.55 Buy
50-day EMA: 405.68 Sell
200-day EMA: 386.45 Buy

LKQ Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 43.39 Buy
20-day SMA: 46.7 Sell
50-day SMA: 49.96 Sell
200-day SMA: 49.17 Sell
8-day EMA: 44 Sell
20-day EMA: 46.09 Sell
50-day EMA: 48.21 Sell
200-day EMA: 49.63 Sell

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & VRTX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.16 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.30 per share, an increase this year of $1.62 per share, and an increase next year of $1.37 per share.

LKQ Earnings Growth & LKQ Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.12 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.05 per share, an increase this year of $0.19 per share, and an increase next year of $0.43 per share.

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):

LKQ 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):