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Merck & Vs. Johnson & Johnson Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
27

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
$89.50
Seasonality Move:
2.49%
Buy
68

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:
$162.34
Seasonality Move:
4.61%
Sell
27
Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $89.50. The Score for MRK is 27, which is 46% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MRK 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
68
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a Buy

Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $162.30. The Score for JNJ is 68, which is 36% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • JNJ is currently trading in the 60-70% 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.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

  • The Merck & share price today is $89.50
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MRK is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

JNJ Stock Price Chart

What is Johnson & Johnson's stock price today?

  • The Johnson & Johnson share price today is $162.30
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and JNJ is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -3.21 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 45.2 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 15242806 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (86.2 - 97.94) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (93.39 - 107.19) Sell

JNJ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 2.92 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 71.52 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 5239725 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (148.66 - 157.08) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (147.02 - 160.1) Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 85.71 Buy
20-day SMA: 90.73 Sell
50-day SMA: 96.01 Sell
200-day SMA: 111.71 Sell
8-day EMA: 87.05 Buy
20-day EMA: 89.81 Sell
50-day EMA: 94.7 Sell
200-day EMA: 106.38 Sell

JNJ Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 157.46 Buy
20-day SMA: 154.34 Buy
50-day SMA: 148.99 Buy
200-day SMA: 154.25 Buy
8-day EMA: 157.83 Buy
20-day EMA: 154.66 Buy
50-day EMA: 152.23 Buy
200-day EMA: 154.2 Buy

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.89 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.11 per share, an increase this year of $1.38 per share, and an increase next year of $0.92 per share.

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Growth & JNJ Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.51 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.06 per share, an increase this year of $0.62 per share, and an increase next year of $0.57 per share.

Merck & Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

Johnson & Johnson Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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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):