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Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Vs. Pfizer Inc. Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
53

VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Last Price:
$462.78
Seasonality Move:
3%
Sell
38

PFE
Pfizer Inc.

Last Price:
$25.11
Seasonality Move:
0.78%
Buy
53
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (VRTX) is a Buy

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

  • The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [VRTX] share price is $462.90. The Score for VRTX is 53, which is 6% 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
38
Pfizer Inc. (PFE) is a Sell

Is Pfizer Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Pfizer Inc. [PFE] share price is $25.09. The Score for PFE is 38, which is 24% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • PFE is currently trading in the 30-40% 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, Inc.'s stock price today?

  • The Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. share price today is $462.90
    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 buying pressure.

PFE Stock Price Chart

What is Pfizer Inc.'s stock price today?

  • The Pfizer Inc. share price today is $25.09
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and PFE 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): 125.54 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 63.54 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 179442 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (431.97 - 458.77) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (389.73 - 438.33) Buy

PFE Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 6.84 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 46.94 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 17066695 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (24.99 - 25.85) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (24.26 - 25.72) Buy

VRTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 456.68 Buy
20-day SMA: 449.96 Buy
50-day SMA: 434.36 Buy
200-day SMA: 440.49 Buy
8-day EMA: 380.26 Buy
20-day EMA: 230.68 Buy
50-day EMA: 111.71 Buy
200-day EMA: 30.9 Buy

PFE Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 25.13 Sell
20-day SMA: 25.47 Sell
50-day SMA: 25.11 Sell
200-day SMA: 24.5 Buy
8-day EMA: 20.75 Buy
20-day EMA: 12.63 Buy
50-day EMA: 6.12 Buy
200-day EMA: 1.69 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 $17.96 per share, and an increase next year of $1.79 per share.

Pfizer Inc. Earnings Growth & PFE Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.29 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.19 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.11 per share.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 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):

Pfizer Inc. 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):