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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Vs. Johnson & Johnson Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
43

VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Last Price:
$459.78
Seasonality Move:
4.76%
Buy
63

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:
$154.75
Seasonality Move:
4.46%
Sell
43
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is a Sell

Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals [VRTX] share price is $459.00. The Score for VRTX is 43, which is 14% 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
63
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a Buy

Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $156.15. The Score for JNJ is 63, which is 26% 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 $459.00
    The current trend is moderately bullish and VRTX is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

JNJ Stock Price Chart

What is Johnson & Johnson's stock price today?

  • The Johnson & Johnson share price today is $156.15
    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 selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

VRTX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 8.63 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 54.57 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -722026 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (423.05 - 469.01) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (428.47 - 483.45) Buy

JNJ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 2.33 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 62.62 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -5561394 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (146.25 - 154.79) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (147.03 - 160.41) Buy

VRTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 467.36 Sell
20-day SMA: 453.75 Buy
50-day SMA: 439.65 Buy
200-day SMA: 462.09 Sell
8-day EMA: 461.77 Sell
20-day EMA: 454.31 Buy
50-day EMA: 448.43 Buy
200-day EMA: 448.22 Buy

JNJ Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 155.04 Buy
20-day SMA: 151.95 Buy
50-day SMA: 148.32 Buy
200-day SMA: 154.04 Buy
8-day EMA: 155.04 Buy
20-day EMA: 152.52 Buy
50-day EMA: 151.09 Buy
200-day EMA: 154.01 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 $17.65 per share, and an increase next year of $2.30 per share.

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Growth & JNJ Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.50 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.06 per share, an increase this year of $0.59 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):