Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. Vs. Stepan Co. Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

43

JEF
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.

Last Price:

$41.69

Seasonality Move:

1.31%

Sell

50

SCL
Stepan Co.

Last Price:

$49.97

Seasonality Move:

2.95%

Sell

43

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (JEF) is a Sell

Is Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. [JEF] share price is $41.67. The Score for JEF is 43, which is 14% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
JEF 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

50

Stepan Co. (SCL) is a Sell

Is Stepan Co. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Stepan Co. [SCL] share price is $49.97. The Score for SCL is 50, which is 0% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
SCL 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.

JEF Stock Price Chart

What is Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.'s stock price today?

The Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. share price today is $41.67

The current trend is relatively stagnant and JEF is experiencing slight buying pressure.

SCL Stock Price Chart

What is Stepan Co.'s stock price today?

The Stepan Co. share price today is $49.97

The current trend is relatively stagnant and SCL is experiencing slight buying pressure.

JEF Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-1.85	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	46.57	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	678261	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(37.41 - 42.81)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(45.25 - 63.29)	Sell

SCL Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.8	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	49.67	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	60948	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(46.53 - 50.05)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(44.08 - 57.04)	Sell

JEF Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	40.53	Buy
20-day SMA:	38.96	Buy
50-day SMA:	48.57	Sell
200-day SMA:	56.55	Sell
8-day EMA:	40.57	Buy
20-day EMA:	41.2	Buy
50-day EMA:	46.48	Sell
200-day EMA:	54.49	Sell

SCL Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	49.73	Buy
20-day SMA:	47.89	Buy
50-day SMA:	54.15	Sell
200-day SMA:	50.55	Sell
8-day EMA:	49.41	Buy
20-day EMA:	49.48	Buy
50-day EMA:	51.08	Sell
200-day EMA:	52.38	Sell

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. Earnings Growth & JEF Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.12 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.16 per share, an increase this year of $0.49 per share, and an increase next year of $0.92 per share.

Stepan Co. Earnings Growth & SCL Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.43 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.05 per share, an increase this year of $0.58 per share, and an increase next year of $1.35 per share.

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. Technical Analysis

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Stepan Co. Technical Analysis

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