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Albemarle Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
15

ALB
Albemarle

Last Price:
92.80
Seasonality Move:
0.91%
Sell
42

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
79.60
Seasonality Move:
-3.44%
Sell
15
Albemarle (ALB) is a Sell

Is Albemarle a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Albemarle [ALB] share price is $96.40. The Score for ALB is 15, which is 70% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • ALB is currently trading in the 10-20% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing an extreme reading that indicates risk could be especially high.
Sell
42
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is a Sell

Is MSC Industrial Direct a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current MSC Industrial Direct [MSM] share price is $80.57. The Score for MSM is 42, which is 16% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MSM 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.

ALB Stock Price Chart

What is Albemarle's stock price today?

  • The Albemarle share price today is $96.40
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and ALB is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $80.57
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MSM is experiencing slight buying pressure.

ALB Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -7.55 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 24.44 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 2905021 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (104.24 - 127.04) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (111.74 - 129.72) Sell

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.87 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 38.36 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 137731 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (80.62 - 89.04) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (87.27 - 99.39) Sell

ALB Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 101.18 Sell
20-day SMA: 112.68 Sell
50-day SMA: 119.16 Sell
200-day SMA: 131.36 Sell
8-day EMA: 100.9 Sell
20-day EMA: 109.5 Sell
50-day EMA: 117 Sell
200-day EMA: 137.79 Sell

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 80.34 Buy
20-day SMA: 83.31 Sell
50-day SMA: 88.56 Sell
200-day SMA: 95.64 Sell
8-day EMA: 80.54 Buy
20-day EMA: 83.23 Sell
50-day EMA: 87.58 Sell
200-day EMA: 93.14 Sell

Albemarle Earnings Growth & ALB Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $3.03 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.95 per share, a decrease this year of $18.83 per share, and an increase next year of $3.45 per share.

MSC Industrial Direct Earnings Growth & MSM Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.17 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.33 per share, a decrease this year of $1.39 per share, and an increase next year of $0.55 per share.

Albemarle 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):

MSC Industrial Direct 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):