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Abbott Laboratories Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
54

ABT
Abbott Laboratories

Last Price:
105.54
Seasonality Move:
2.23%
Sell
42

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
79.60
Seasonality Move:
-3.44%
Buy
54
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is a Buy

Is Abbott Laboratories a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Abbott Laboratories [ABT] share price is $105.49. The Score for ABT is 54, which is 8% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • ABT 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.
Sell
42
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 $79.61. The Score for MSM is 42, which is 16% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MSM 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.

ABT Stock Price Chart

What is Abbott Laboratories's stock price today?

  • The Abbott Laboratories share price today is $105.49
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and ABT is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $79.61
    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.

ABT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.08 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 52.78 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 719599 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (102.42 - 105.78) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (104.28 - 115.54) Sell

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.81 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 36.3 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -169506 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (80.24 - 88.5) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (86.95 - 99.33) Sell

ABT Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 104.71 Buy
20-day SMA: 104.17 Buy
50-day SMA: 105.1 Buy
200-day SMA: 106.25 Sell
8-day EMA: 105.11 Buy
20-day EMA: 104.76 Buy
50-day EMA: 105.86 Sell
200-day EMA: 107.33 Sell

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 79.64 Sell
20-day SMA: 82.87 Sell
50-day SMA: 88.3 Sell
200-day SMA: 95.56 Sell
8-day EMA: 80.33 Sell
20-day EMA: 82.88 Sell
50-day EMA: 87.27 Sell
200-day EMA: 93.01 Sell

Abbott Laboratories Earnings Growth & ABT Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.10 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.08 per share, an increase this year of $0.20 per share, and an increase next year of $0.50 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.

Abbott Laboratories 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):