Principal Financial Group, Inc. Vs. Merus NV Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

53

PFG
Principal Financial Group, Inc.

Last Price:

$89.40

Seasonality Move:

-1.65%

Buy

63

MRUS
Merus NV

Last Price:

$96.93

Seasonality Move:

11.04%

Buy

53

Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) is a Buy

Is Principal Financial Group, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Principal Financial Group, Inc. [PFG] share price is $89.38. The Score for PFG is 53, which is 6% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
PFG 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.

Buy

63

Merus NV (MRUS) is a Buy

Is Merus NV a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merus NV [MRUS] share price is $96.92. The Score for MRUS is 63, which is 26% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
MRUS is currently trading in the 60-70% 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.

PFG Stock Price Chart

What is Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s stock price today?

The Principal Financial Group, Inc. share price today is $89.38

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and PFG is experiencing slight selling pressure.

MRUS Stock Price Chart

What is Merus NV's stock price today?

The Merus NV share price today is $96.92

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and MRUS is experiencing slight buying pressure.

PFG Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	24.4	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	60.92	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-19554	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(84.89 - 89.97)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(78.98 - 86.2)	Buy

MRUS Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.54	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	70.3	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	10995	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(96.04 - 96.88)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(71.04 - 98.8)	Buy

PFG Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	89.37	Buy
20-day SMA:	88.27	Buy
50-day SMA:	84.61	Buy
200-day SMA:	80.51	Buy
8-day EMA:	73.99	Buy
20-day EMA:	45.01	Buy
50-day EMA:	21.82	Buy
200-day EMA:	6.04	Buy

MRUS Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	96.91	Buy
20-day SMA:	96.58	Buy
50-day SMA:	95.81	Buy
200-day SMA:	67.58	Buy
8-day EMA:	96.87	Buy
20-day EMA:	96.55	Buy
50-day EMA:	93.63	Buy
200-day EMA:	74.03	Buy

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Earnings Growth & PFG Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.28 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $1.33 per share, and an increase next year of $1.06 per share.

Merus NV Earnings Growth & MRUS Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.01 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $1.96 per share, and an increase next year of $1.08 per share.

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Technical Analysis

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Merus NV Technical Analysis

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