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Novanta Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
65

NOVT
Novanta

Last Price:
165.25
Seasonality Move:
-1.6%
Sell
39

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
78.90
Seasonality Move:
-2.42%
Buy
65
Novanta (NOVT) is a Buy

Is Novanta a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Novanta [NOVT] share price is $165.50. The Score for NOVT is 65, which is 30% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • NOVT 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.
Sell
39
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 $79.45. The Score for MSM is 39, which is 22% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MSM is currently trading in the 30-40% 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.

NOVT Stock Price Chart

What is Novanta's stock price today?

  • The Novanta share price today is $165.50
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and NOVT is experiencing slight selling pressure.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $79.45
    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 selling pressure.

NOVT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.42 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 55.16 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -14145 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (160.67 - 165.41) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (157.51 - 170.57) Buy

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.95 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 33.13 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -114199 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (81.97 - 90.93) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (88.28 - 99.5) Sell

NOVT Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 162.87 Buy
20-day SMA: 162.53 Buy
50-day SMA: 161.21 Buy
200-day SMA: 156.51 Buy
8-day EMA: 163.4 Buy
20-day EMA: 162.72 Buy
50-day EMA: 162.7 Buy
200-day EMA: 159.96 Buy

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 82.07 Sell
20-day SMA: 84.92 Sell
50-day SMA: 89.4 Sell
200-day SMA: 95.92 Sell
8-day EMA: 81.41 Sell
20-day EMA: 84.47 Sell
50-day EMA: 88.59 Sell
200-day EMA: 93.56 Sell

Novanta Earnings Growth & NOVT Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.12 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.23 per share, and an increase next year of $0.79 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.

Novanta 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):