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Principal Financial Group Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison
Sell
46
PFG
Principal Financial Group
Last Price:
79.45
Seasonality Move:
3.54%
Sell
41
MSM
MSC Industrial Direct
Last Price:
78.01
Seasonality Move:
-3.44%
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 $79.65. 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 $78.87. 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?
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The Principal Financial Group share price today is $79.65
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish 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?
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The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $78.87
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 buying pressure.
PFG Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | -0.49 | Sell |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 47.9 | Sell |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | 514495 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (78.3 - 81.74) | Sell |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (78.83 - 83.41) | Sell |
MSM Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | -2.78 | Sell |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 34.75 | Sell |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | 203848 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (79.92 - 87.74) | Sell |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (86.62 - 99.24) | Sell |
PFG Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 79.22 | Buy |
| 20-day SMA: | 79.44 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 80.88 | Sell |
| 200-day SMA: | 77.71 | Buy |
| 8-day EMA: | 79.58 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 79.79 | Sell |
| 50-day EMA: | 80.57 | Sell |
| 200-day EMA: | 79.19 | Buy |
MSM Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 78.92 | Sell |
| 20-day SMA: | 82.51 | Sell |
| 50-day SMA: | 88.03 | Sell |
| 200-day SMA: | 95.47 | Sell |
| 8-day EMA: | 80.01 | Sell |
| 20-day EMA: | 82.5 | Sell |
| 50-day EMA: | 86.94 | Sell |
| 200-day EMA: | 92.87 | 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 $0.41 per share.
Principal Financial Group Technical Analysis
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MSC Industrial Direct Technical Analysis
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