Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Vs. Ciena Corp. Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

60

VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Last Price:

$463.90

Seasonality Move:

0.93%

Buy

66

CIEN
Ciena Corp.

Last Price:

$230.75

Seasonality Move:

0.66%

Buy

60

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (VRTX) is a Buy

Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [VRTX] share price is $463.86. The Score for VRTX is 60, which is 20% 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.

Buy

66

Ciena Corp. (CIEN) is a Buy

Is Ciena Corp. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Ciena Corp. [CIEN] share price is $230.56. The Score for CIEN is 66, which is 32% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
CIEN 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.

VRTX Stock Price Chart

What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s stock price today?

The Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. share price today is $463.86

The current trend is moderately bullish and VRTX is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

CIEN Stock Price Chart

What is Ciena Corp.'s stock price today?

The Ciena Corp. share price today is $230.56

The current trend is moderately bearish and CIEN is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

VRTX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	7.32	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	55.66	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-1566414	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(446.24 - 465.56)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(395.12 - 446.82)	Buy

CIEN Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	9.22	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	51.71	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	2660107	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(211.45 - 244.13)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(129.17 - 219.05)	Buy

VRTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	461.76	Buy
20-day SMA:	458.05	Buy
50-day SMA:	441.76	Buy
200-day SMA:	438.36	Buy
8-day EMA:	464.43	Sell
20-day EMA:	457.79	Buy
50-day EMA:	444.69	Buy
200-day EMA:	437.3	Buy

CIEN Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	239.8	Sell
20-day SMA:	232.41	Sell
50-day SMA:	211.16	Buy
200-day SMA:	125.39	Buy
8-day EMA:	237.77	Sell
20-day EMA:	231.22	Sell
50-day EMA:	210.67	Buy
200-day EMA:	145.58	Buy

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Earnings Growth & VRTX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.48 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $1.78 per share, and an increase next year of $2.28 per share.

Ciena Corp. Earnings Growth & CIEN Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.85 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.14 per share, an increase this year of $2.84 per share, and an increase next year of $1.55 per share.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Technical Analysis

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Ciena Corp. Technical Analysis

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