Caterpillar Vs. NetScout Systems Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

69

CAT
Caterpillar

Last Price:

353.54

Seasonality Move:

1.61%

Sell

46

NTCT
NetScout Systems

Last Price:

19.35

Seasonality Move:

1.13%

Buy

69

Caterpillar (CAT) is a Buy

Is Caterpillar a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Caterpillar [CAT] share price is $357.93. The Score for CAT is 69, which is 38% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
CAT 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

46

NetScout Systems (NTCT) is a Sell

Is NetScout Systems a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current NetScout Systems [NTCT] share price is $19.10. The Score for NTCT is 46, which is 8% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
NTCT 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.

CAT Stock Price Chart

What is Caterpillar's stock price today?

The Caterpillar share price today is $357.93
The current trend is moderately bearish and CAT is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

NTCT Stock Price Chart

What is NetScout Systems's stock price today?

The NetScout Systems share price today is $19.10
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and NTCT is experiencing slight buying pressure.

CAT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	4.94	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	49.46	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-994384	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(353.74 - 371.52)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(277.6 - 350.86)	Buy

NTCT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.68	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	34.45	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	19601	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(19.69 - 21.95)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(20.46 - 22.4)	Sell

CAT Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	365.2	Sell
20-day SMA:	365.73	Sell
50-day SMA:	345.11	Buy
200-day SMA:	289.16	Buy
8-day EMA:	363.2	Sell
20-day EMA:	361.79	Sell
50-day EMA:	345.53	Buy
200-day EMA:	296.17	Buy

NTCT Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	19.64	Sell
20-day SMA:	20.55	Sell
50-day SMA:	21.25	Sell
200-day SMA:	23.95	Sell
8-day EMA:	19.55	Sell
20-day EMA:	20.31	Sell
50-day EMA:	21.04	Sell
200-day EMA:	23.6	Sell

Caterpillar Earnings Growth & CAT Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.60 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.10 per share, an increase this year of $0.63 per share, and an increase next year of $1.01 per share.

NetScout Systems Earnings Growth & NTCT Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.29 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.03 per share, an increase this year of $0.15 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.01 per share.

Caterpillar Technical Analysis

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NetScout Systems Technical Analysis

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