Merit Medical Systems Vs. Viking Therapeutics Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

43

MMSI
Merit Medical Systems

Last Price:

$97.63

Seasonality Move:

1.32%

Sell

22

VKTX
Viking Therapeutics

Last Price:

$42.31

Seasonality Move:

40.87%

Sell

43

Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) is a Sell

Is Merit Medical Systems a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merit Medical Systems [MMSI] share price is $98.18. The Score for MMSI is 43, which is 14% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
MMSI 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.

Sell

22

Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) is a Sell

Is Viking Therapeutics a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Viking Therapeutics [VKTX] share price is $42.25. The Score for VKTX is 22, which is 56% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
VKTX 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.

MMSI Stock Price Chart

What is Merit Medical Systems's stock price today?

The Merit Medical Systems share price today is $98.18

Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MMSI is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

VKTX Stock Price Chart

What is Viking Therapeutics's stock price today?

The Viking Therapeutics share price today is $42.25

Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and VKTX is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

MMSI Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.86	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	39.29	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	711832	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(100.49 - 105.71)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(92.52 - 102.46)	Buy

VKTX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-4.14	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	33.93	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-7091274	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(45.45 - 53.01)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(51.47 - 67.23)	Sell

MMSI Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	100.74	Sell
20-day SMA:	102.89	Sell
50-day SMA:	100.53	Sell
200-day SMA:	88.43	Buy
8-day EMA:	99.8	Sell
20-day EMA:	101.53	Sell
50-day EMA:	100.58	Sell
200-day EMA:	91.13	Buy

VKTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	45.01	Sell
20-day SMA:	48.87	Sell
50-day SMA:	57.76	Sell
200-day SMA:	61.76	Sell
8-day EMA:	44.4	Sell
20-day EMA:	48.41	Sell
50-day EMA:	54.21	Sell
200-day EMA:	54.36	Sell

Merit Medical Systems Earnings Growth & MMSI Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.14 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.38 per share, and an increase next year of $0.36 per share.

Viking Therapeutics Earnings Growth & VKTX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.09 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.03 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.47 per share.

Merit Medical Systems Technical Analysis

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Viking Therapeutics Technical Analysis

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