BLK
49
5
THC
65
-3
CLX
53
2
SYF
64
6
ABT
54
-2
IPG
49
2
WHR
35
3
AVGO
37
-3
CCL
33
2
DVA
68
-2
EXR
33
-4
PSA
43
11
BDX
46
11
SLG
69
-4
WY
50
2
RF
41
3
SIG
70
-3
COF
55
3
MMC
53
2
GM
60
11
BLK
49
5
THC
65
-3
CLX
53
2
SYF
64
6
ABT
54
-2
IPG
49
2
WHR
35
3
AVGO
37
-3
CCL
33
2
DVA
68
-2
EXR
33
-4
PSA
43
11
BDX
46
11
SLG
69
-4
WY
50
2
RF
41
3
SIG
70
-3
COF
55
3
MMC
53
2
GM
60
11
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Vs. Johnson & Johnson Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
58

VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Last Price:
394.20
Seasonality Move:
15.48%
Sell
26

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:
147.90
Seasonality Move:
3.5%
Buy
58
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is a Buy

Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals [VRTX] share price is $393.48. The Score for VRTX is 58, which is 16% 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.
Sell
26
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a Sell

Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $145.74. The Score for JNJ is 26, which is 48% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • JNJ is currently trading in the 20-30% 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 $393.48
    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 slight selling pressure.

JNJ Stock Price Chart

What is Johnson & Johnson's stock price today?

  • The Johnson & Johnson share price today is $145.74
    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): -6.05 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 32.51 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -34893 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (399 - 415.94) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (384.28 - 433.14) Sell

JNJ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -3.3 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 26.1 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 8921098 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (148.8 - 157.74) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (153.07 - 160.95) Sell

VRTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 397.13 Sell
20-day SMA: 406.59 Sell
50-day SMA: 414.2 Sell
200-day SMA: 381.89 Buy
8-day EMA: 397.32 Sell
20-day EMA: 403.75 Sell
50-day EMA: 409.43 Sell
200-day EMA: 385.01 Buy

JNJ Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 147.67 Sell
20-day SMA: 152.29 Sell
50-day SMA: 156.32 Sell
200-day SMA: 158.55 Sell
8-day EMA: 147.54 Sell
20-day EMA: 151.17 Sell
50-day EMA: 154.66 Sell
200-day EMA: 158 Sell

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & VRTX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.18 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.28 per share, an increase this year of $1.64 per share, and an increase next year of $1.39 per share.

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Growth & JNJ Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.18 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.15 per share, an increase this year of $0.73 per share, and an increase next year of $0.33 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):