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Johnson & Johnson Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
30

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:
158.15
Seasonality Move:
5.36%
Buy
60

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
131.94
Seasonality Move:
4.02%
Sell
30
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a Sell

Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $158.19. The Score for JNJ is 30, which is 40% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • JNJ is currently trading in the 20-30% 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.
Buy
60
Merck & (MRK) is a Buy

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $131.95. The Score for MRK is 60, which is 20% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • MRK 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.

JNJ Stock Price Chart

What is Johnson & Johnson's stock price today?

  • The Johnson & Johnson share price today is $158.19
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and JNJ is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

  • The Merck & share price today is $131.95
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and MRK is experiencing slight buying pressure.

JNJ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.73 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 50.45 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -5012978 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (156.67 - 161.37) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (152.98 - 160.78) Buy

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 1.12 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 74.96 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 3022581 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (121.91 - 128.23) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (105.86 - 125.78) Buy

JNJ Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 156.26 Buy
20-day SMA: 158.45 Sell
50-day SMA: 158.74 Sell
200-day SMA: 159.47 Sell
8-day EMA: 157.06 Buy
20-day EMA: 157.84 Buy
50-day EMA: 158.23 Sell
200-day EMA: 159.14 Sell

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 126.01 Buy
20-day SMA: 124.21 Buy
50-day SMA: 124.56 Buy
200-day SMA: 111.52 Buy
8-day EMA: 127.11 Buy
20-day EMA: 125.38 Buy
50-day EMA: 122.92 Buy
200-day EMA: 113.86 Buy

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Growth & JNJ Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.20 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.01 per share, an increase this year of $0.75 per share, and an increase next year of $0.38 per share.

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.41 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.07 per share, an increase this year of $7.21 per share, and an increase next year of $1.24 per share.

Johnson & Johnson 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):

Merck & 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):