Minerals Technologies Vs. First Solar Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

60

MTX
Minerals Technologies

Last Price:

82.18

Seasonality Move:

-0.54%

Sell

46

FSLR
First Solar

Last Price:

217.92

Seasonality Move:

5.16%

Buy

60

Minerals Technologies (MTX) is a Buy

Is Minerals Technologies a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Minerals Technologies [MTX] share price is $81.77. The Score for MTX is 60, which is 20% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
MTX 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

46

First Solar (FSLR) is a Sell

Is First Solar a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current First Solar [FSLR] share price is $222.71. The Score for FSLR is 46, which is 8% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
FSLR 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.

MTX Stock Price Chart

What is Minerals Technologies's stock price today?

The Minerals Technologies share price today is $81.77
The current trend is moderately bearish and MTX is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

FSLR Stock Price Chart

What is First Solar's stock price today?

The First Solar share price today is $222.71
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and FSLR is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MTX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.2	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	44.8	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-82253	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(82.84 - 85.3)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(71.33 - 82.09)	Buy

FSLR Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.13	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	35.32	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	785027	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(249.45 - 285.19)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(148.41 - 241.45)	Buy

MTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	82.9	Sell
20-day SMA:	83.75	Sell
50-day SMA:	80.91	Buy
200-day SMA:	68.7	Buy
8-day EMA:	82.82	Sell
20-day EMA:	83.11	Sell
50-day EMA:	81.04	Buy
200-day EMA:	71.82	Buy

FSLR Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	247.85	Sell
20-day SMA:	264.97	Sell
50-day SMA:	229.74	Sell
200-day SMA:	174.81	Buy
8-day EMA:	244.7	Sell
20-day EMA:	252.76	Sell
50-day EMA:	234.55	Sell
200-day EMA:	190.97	Buy

Minerals Technologies Earnings Growth & MTX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.31 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.18 per share, an increase this year of $1.04 per share, and an increase next year of $0.71 per share.

First Solar Earnings Growth & FSLR Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $1.82 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.92 per share, an increase this year of $5.78 per share, and an increase next year of $8.27 per share.

Minerals Technologies Technical Analysis

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First Solar Technical Analysis

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