Ecolab Vs. UniFirst Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

54

ECL
Ecolab

Last Price:

$234.68

Seasonality Move:

2.6%

Buy

73

UNF
UniFirst

Last Price:

$214.87

Seasonality Move:

1.02%

Buy

54

Ecolab (ECL) is a Buy

Is Ecolab a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Ecolab [ECL] share price is $234.57. The Score for ECL is 54, which is 8% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
ECL 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.

Buy

73

UniFirst (UNF) is a Buy

Is UniFirst a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current UniFirst [UNF] share price is $214.48. The Score for UNF is 73, which is 46% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
UNF is currently trading in the 70-80% 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.

ECL Stock Price Chart

What is Ecolab's stock price today?

The Ecolab share price today is $234.57

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

UNF Stock Price Chart

What is UniFirst's stock price today?

The UniFirst share price today is $214.48

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and UNF is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

ECL Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-3.96	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	39.55	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	712986	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(234.31 - 247.95)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(241.24 - 254.54)	Sell

UNF Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.65	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	72.95	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	380542	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(173.47 - 198.41)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(180.75 - 197.95)	Buy

ECL Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	233.36	Buy
20-day SMA:	239.18	Sell
50-day SMA:	244.31	Sell
200-day SMA:	240.88	Sell
8-day EMA:	233.98	Buy
20-day EMA:	237.9	Sell
50-day EMA:	242.83	Sell
200-day EMA:	236.81	Sell

UNF Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	180.62	Buy
20-day SMA:	183.05	Buy
50-day SMA:	190.15	Buy
200-day SMA:	178.74	Buy
8-day EMA:	187.59	Buy
20-day EMA:	185.11	Buy
50-day EMA:	187.72	Buy
200-day EMA:	182.46	Buy

Ecolab Earnings Growth & ECL Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.37 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.84 per share, and an increase next year of $0.93 per share.

UniFirst Earnings Growth & UNF Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.35 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.98 per share, a decrease this year of $0.14 per share, and an increase next year of $0.92 per share.

Ecolab Technical Analysis

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UniFirst Technical Analysis

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