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The Western Union Co. Vs. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
38

WU
The Western Union Co.

Last Price:
$9.33
Seasonality Move:
-0.85%
Buy
60

AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Last Price:
$39.06
Seasonality Move:
1.04%
Sell
38
The Western Union Co. (WU) is a Sell

Is The Western Union Co. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current The Western Union Co. [WU] share price is $9.32. The Score for WU is 38, which is 24% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • WU 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.
Buy
60
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) is a Buy

Is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. [AAOI] share price is $39.10. The Score for AAOI is 60, which is 20% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AAOI 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.

WU Stock Price Chart

What is The Western Union Co.'s stock price today?

  • The The Western Union Co. share price today is $9.32
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and WU is experiencing slight buying pressure.

AAOI Stock Price Chart

What is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.'s stock price today?

  • The Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. share price today is $39.10
    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): 2.11 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 54.21 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 2539244 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (8.57 - 9.51) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (8.09 - 9.09) Buy

AAOI Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 1.72 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 67.75 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 8422876 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (22.21 - 32.13) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (22.75 - 31.79) Buy

WU Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 9.6 Sell
20-day SMA: 9.16 Buy
50-day SMA: 8.9 Buy
200-day SMA: 9.02 Buy
8-day EMA: 6.02 Buy
20-day EMA: 3.14 Buy
50-day EMA: 1.41 Buy
200-day EMA: 0.37 Buy

AAOI Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 31.76 Buy
20-day SMA: 28.79 Buy
50-day SMA: 28.86 Buy
200-day SMA: 23.13 Buy
8-day EMA: 31.94 Buy
20-day EMA: 29.71 Buy
50-day EMA: 28.44 Buy
200-day EMA: 25.21 Buy

The Western Union Co. Earnings Growth & WU Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.02 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.03 per share, and an increase next year of $0.05 per share.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Earnings Growth & AAOI Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.36 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.43 per share, and an increase next year of $1.23 per share.

The Western Union Co. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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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, Inc. 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):