Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Vs. Universal Corp. Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

53

VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Last Price:

$459.71

Seasonality Move:

3%

Sell

40

UVV
Universal Corp.

Last Price:

$53.08

Seasonality Move:

2.12%

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

40

Universal Corp. (UVV) is a Sell

Is Universal Corp. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Universal Corp. [UVV] share price is $53.15. The Score for UVV is 40, which is 20% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
UVV 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.

UVV Stock Price Chart

What is Universal Corp.'s stock price today?

The Universal Corp. share price today is $53.15

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and UVV is experiencing slight selling pressure.

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

UVV Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	14.57	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	48.42	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-48167	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(52.35 - 54.01)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(52.4 - 55.28)	Sell

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

UVV Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	53.82	Sell
20-day SMA:	53.34	Sell
50-day SMA:	52.88	Buy
200-day SMA:	55.34	Sell
8-day EMA:	44.24	Buy
20-day EMA:	27	Buy
50-day EMA:	13.11	Buy
200-day EMA:	3.63	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.

Universal Corp. Earnings Growth & UVV Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.13 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.00 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.13 per share.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Technical Analysis

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Universal Corp. Technical Analysis

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