CINF
48
3
CPB
40
-2
CI
50
4
ZBH
42
-3
SWKS
66
7
CNX
37
3
NVDA
66
-3
VRSN
58
2
ZION
44
-2
CAT
62
3
EXPD
59
5
DHR
45
-5
PLD
61
-2
MDT
41
2
UNP
48
10
CSX
50
3
VIX
32
13
AVGO
69
-7
AVY
71
-3
CSCO
50
5
CINF
48
3
CPB
40
-2
CI
50
4
ZBH
42
-3
SWKS
66
7
CNX
37
3
NVDA
66
-3
VRSN
58
2
ZION
44
-2
CAT
62
3
EXPD
59
5
DHR
45
-5
PLD
61
-2
MDT
41
2
UNP
48
10
CSX
50
3
VIX
32
13
AVGO
69
-7
AVY
71
-3
CSCO
50
5
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Principal Financial Group Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
46

PFG
Principal Financial Group

Last Price:
80.03
Seasonality Move:
4.65%
Sell
41

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
79.41
Seasonality Move:
-2.42%
Sell
46
Principal Financial Group (PFG) is a Sell

Is Principal Financial Group a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Principal Financial Group [PFG] share price is $80.28. The Score for PFG is 46, which is 8% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • PFG 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
41
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 $78.84. The Score for MSM is 41, which is 18% 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.

PFG Stock Price Chart

What is Principal Financial Group's stock price today?

  • The Principal Financial Group share price today is $80.28
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and PFG is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $78.84
    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.

PFG Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -1 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 51.14 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 1069756 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (78.33 - 83.07) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (78.78 - 83.4) Sell

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -3.03 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 32.08 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -297526 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (81.4 - 90.3) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (87.91 - 99.51) Sell

PFG Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 78.22 Buy
20-day SMA: 79.82 Buy
50-day SMA: 80.88 Sell
200-day SMA: 77.63 Buy
8-day EMA: 78.72 Buy
20-day EMA: 79.63 Buy
50-day EMA: 80.65 Sell
200-day EMA: 79.15 Buy

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 81.26 Sell
20-day SMA: 84.3 Sell
50-day SMA: 89.08 Sell
200-day SMA: 95.81 Sell
8-day EMA: 80.84 Sell
20-day EMA: 83.93 Sell
50-day EMA: 88.21 Sell
200-day EMA: 93.41 Sell

Principal Financial Group Earnings Growth & PFG Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.37 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.11 per share, an increase this year of $1.08 per share, and an increase next year of $0.96 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.

Principal Financial Group 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):