PPL
65
-2
COST
61
-5
EMC
83
3
AN
50
-5
CTSH
46
-3
RF
60
-6
FE
57
2
KLAC
65
2
BMY
43
2
MLM
32
-3
PWR
41
-8
AIZ
50
3
GRMN
59
-11
REGN
42
2
FIS
55
2
DRI
67
-3
AIV
50
4
AVB
55
5
DNB
30
-14
HPE
27
-2
PPL
65
-2
COST
61
-5
EMC
83
3
AN
50
-5
CTSH
46
-3
RF
60
-6
FE
57
2
KLAC
65
2
BMY
43
2
MLM
32
-3
PWR
41
-8
AIZ
50
3
GRMN
59
-11
REGN
42
2
FIS
55
2
DRI
67
-3
AIV
50
4
AVB
55
5
DNB
30
-14
HPE
27
-2
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Vs. Johnson & Johnson Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
47

VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Last Price:
$480.47
Seasonality Move:
4.76%
Buy
65

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:
$159.62
Seasonality Move:
4.61%
Sell
47
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is a Sell

Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals [VRTX] share price is $480.33. The Score for VRTX is 47, which is 6% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • VRTX 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
65
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a Buy

Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $159.68. The Score for JNJ is 65, which is 30% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • JNJ 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's stock price today?

  • The Vertex Pharmaceuticals share price today is $480.33
    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.

JNJ Stock Price Chart

What is Johnson & Johnson's stock price today?

  • The Johnson & Johnson share price today is $159.68
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and JNJ 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): 9.32 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 64.08 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 1252868 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (432.79 - 473.63) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (428.6 - 483.84) Buy

JNJ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 2.58 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 67.66 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 5788413 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (148.15 - 156.19) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (147.03 - 160.07) Buy

VRTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 464.27 Buy
20-day SMA: 460.56 Buy
50-day SMA: 440.32 Buy
200-day SMA: 463.2 Buy
8-day EMA: 467.66 Buy
20-day EMA: 458.9 Buy
50-day EMA: 451.05 Buy
200-day EMA: 448.91 Buy

JNJ Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 156.45 Buy
20-day SMA: 153.56 Buy
50-day SMA: 148.73 Buy
200-day SMA: 154.19 Buy
8-day EMA: 156.56 Buy
20-day EMA: 153.85 Buy
50-day EMA: 151.82 Buy
200-day EMA: 154.11 Buy

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & VRTX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.44 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.26 per share, an increase this year of $17.62 per share, and an increase next year of $2.27 per share.

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Growth & JNJ Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.51 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.06 per share, an increase this year of $0.62 per share, and an increase next year of $0.57 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):

Johnson & Johnson 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):