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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Vs. Johnson & Johnson Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
46

VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Last Price:
449.00
Seasonality Move:
11.1%
Sell
41

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:
154.64
Seasonality Move:
1%
Sell
46
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is a Sell

Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals [VRTX] share price is $451.23. The Score for VRTX is 46, which is 8% 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.
Sell
41
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a Sell

Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $153.11. The Score for JNJ is 41, which is 18% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • JNJ 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.

VRTX Stock Price Chart

What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals's stock price today?

  • The Vertex Pharmaceuticals share price today is $451.23
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish 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 $153.11
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish 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): -3.34 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 38.05 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 1367870 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (464.53 - 495.47) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (465.6 - 492.12) Sell

JNJ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.34 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 34.92 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 5892868 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (154.26 - 162.76) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (153.83 - 164.79) Sell

VRTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 475.28 Sell
20-day SMA: 480.34 Sell
50-day SMA: 474.92 Sell
200-day SMA: 453.64 Sell
8-day EMA: 469.24 Sell
20-day EMA: 476.78 Sell
50-day EMA: 476.74 Sell
200-day EMA: 452.69 Sell

JNJ Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 153.46 Sell
20-day SMA: 157.06 Sell
50-day SMA: 160.6 Sell
200-day SMA: 155.83 Sell
8-day EMA: 154.04 Sell
20-day EMA: 156.38 Sell
50-day EMA: 158.77 Sell
200-day EMA: 157.62 Sell

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & VRTX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.71 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $14.53 per share, and an increase next year of $18.37 per share.

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Growth & JNJ 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 $0.04 per share, and an increase next year of $0.67 per share.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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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):