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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Vs. Pfizer Industry Stock Comparison
Buy
64
VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Last Price:
309.40
Seasonality Move:
11.09%
Sell
28
PFE
Pfizer
Last Price:
40.07
Seasonality Move:
3.75%
Buy
64
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)
is a Buy
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals [VRTX] share price is $304.75. The Score for VRTX is 64, which is 28% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
- VRTX 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.
Sell
28
Pfizer (PFE)
is a Sell
Is Pfizer a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Pfizer [PFE] share price is $40.18. The Score for PFE is 28, which is 44% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
- PFE 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?
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The Vertex Pharmaceuticals share price today is $304.75
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 buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.
PFE Stock Price Chart
VRTX Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | 1.1 | Buy |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 59.61 | Buy |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | 912904 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (287.95 - 297.97) | Buy |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (291.24 - 314) | Buy |
PFE Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | -0.79 | Sell |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 39.1 | Sell |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | -4677998 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (39.78 - 41.92) | Sell |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (42.17 - 50.33) | Sell |
VRTX Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 298.79 | Buy |
| 20-day SMA: | 292.94 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 299.9 | Buy |
| 200-day SMA: | 294.53 | Buy |
| 8-day EMA: | 298.76 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 296.11 | Buy |
| 50-day EMA: | 297.4 | Buy |
| 200-day EMA: | 289.35 | Buy |
PFE Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 40.29 | Sell |
| 20-day SMA: | 40.38 | Sell |
| 50-day SMA: | 42.76 | Sell |
| 200-day SMA: | 47.09 | Sell |
| 8-day EMA: | 40.28 | Sell |
| 20-day EMA: | 40.77 | Sell |
| 50-day EMA: | 42.73 | Sell |
| 200-day EMA: | 46.27 | Sell |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & VRTX Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.16 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.74 per share, a decrease this year of $0.17 per share, and an increase next year of $1.34 per share.
Pfizer Earnings Growth & PFE Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.54 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.45 per share, a decrease this year of $3.11 per share, and an increase next year of $0.52 per share.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Technical Analysis
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Pfizer Technical Analysis
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