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The Western Union Vs. Applied Optoelectronics Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
24

WU
The Western Union

Last Price:
10.87
Seasonality Move:
2.31%
Buy
79

AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics

Last Price:
35.49
Seasonality Move:
12.15%
Sell
24
The Western Union (WU) is a Sell

Is The Western Union a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current The Western Union [WU] share price is $10.72. The Score for WU is 24, which is 52% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • WU 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
79
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is a Buy

Is Applied Optoelectronics a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Applied Optoelectronics [AAOI] share price is $34.07. The Score for AAOI is 79, which is 58% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AAOI is currently trading in the 70-80% 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.

WU Stock Price Chart

What is The Western Union's stock price today?

  • The The Western Union share price today is $10.72
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and WU is experiencing slight selling pressure.

AAOI Stock Price Chart

What is Applied Optoelectronics's stock price today?

  • The Applied Optoelectronics share price today is $34.07
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and AAOI is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

WU Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.21 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 38.1 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -249144 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (10.6 - 11.4) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (11.18 - 12.34) Sell

AAOI Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 3.8 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 80.42 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 6490790 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (15.55 - 26.89) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (7.86 - 19.52) Buy

WU Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 10.7 Buy
20-day SMA: 10.82 Sell
50-day SMA: 11.42 Sell
200-day SMA: 12.43 Sell
8-day EMA: 10.75 Sell
20-day EMA: 10.9 Sell
50-day EMA: 11.28 Sell
200-day EMA: 12.05 Sell

AAOI Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 28.63 Buy
20-day SMA: 21.99 Buy
50-day SMA: 18.07 Buy
200-day SMA: 13.31 Buy
8-day EMA: 28.06 Buy
20-day EMA: 23.85 Buy
50-day EMA: 19.16 Buy
200-day EMA: 14 Buy

The Western Union Earnings Growth & WU Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.03 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.03 per share, and an increase next year of $0.04 per share.

Applied Optoelectronics Earnings Growth & AAOI Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.43 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.32 per share, and an increase next year of $1.54 per share.

The Western Union 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):

Applied Optoelectronics 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):