Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Vs. Johnson & Johnson Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

49

VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Last Price:

$451.91

Seasonality Move:

0.02%

Buy

62

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:

$207.36

Seasonality Move:

1.27%

Sell

49

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (VRTX) is a Sell

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

The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [VRTX] share price is $452.13. The Score for VRTX is 49, which is 2% 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

62

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a Buy

Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $207.35. The Score for JNJ is 62, which is 24% 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, Inc.'s stock price today?

The Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. share price today is $452.13

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 slight selling pressure.

JNJ Stock Price Chart

What is Johnson & Johnson's stock price today?

The Johnson & Johnson share price today is $207.35

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):	122.92	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	53.47	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-27611	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(439.51 - 460.51)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(392.98 - 441.4)	Buy

JNJ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	1.77	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	55.79	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	6206159	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(203.75 - 209.89)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(178.66 - 202.76)	Buy

VRTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	458.05	Sell
20-day SMA:	453.13	Sell
50-day SMA:	437.32	Buy
200-day SMA:	439.42	Buy
8-day EMA:	427.06	Buy
20-day EMA:	304.51	Buy
50-day EMA:	162.42	Buy
200-day EMA:	47.52	Buy

JNJ Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	207.16	Buy
20-day SMA:	206.99	Buy
50-day SMA:	200.21	Buy
200-day SMA:	174.13	Buy
8-day EMA:	207.33	Buy
20-day EMA:	206.45	Buy
50-day EMA:	200.84	Buy
200-day EMA:	180.57	Buy

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Earnings Growth & VRTX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.50 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $1.79 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 $0.22 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.67 per share, and an increase next year of $0.86 per share.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Technical Analysis

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Johnson & Johnson Technical Analysis

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