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International Business Machines Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
77

IBM
International Business Machines

Last Price:
172.26
Seasonality Move:
1.23%
Sell
39

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
79.41
Seasonality Move:
-2.42%
Buy
77
International Business Machines (IBM) is a Buy

Is International Business Machines a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current International Business Machines [IBM] share price is $172.46. The Score for IBM is 77, which is 54% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • IBM is currently trading in the 70-80% 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
39
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 $79.46. The Score for MSM is 39, which is 22% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MSM is currently trading in the 30-40% 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.

IBM Stock Price Chart

What is International Business Machines's stock price today?

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $79.46
    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 buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

IBM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.08 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 56.76 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -4065240 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (167.13 - 171.75) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (169.98 - 190.08) Sell

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -3.01 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 34.36 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 1473424 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (80.95 - 89.65) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (87.57 - 99.47) Sell

IBM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 170.39 Buy
20-day SMA: 169.04 Buy
50-day SMA: 171.43 Buy
200-day SMA: 166.8 Buy
8-day EMA: 170.86 Buy
20-day EMA: 170 Buy
50-day EMA: 172.29 Buy
200-day EMA: 167.07 Buy

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 80.69 Sell
20-day SMA: 83.71 Sell
50-day SMA: 88.81 Sell
200-day SMA: 95.72 Sell
8-day EMA: 80.53 Sell
20-day EMA: 83.51 Sell
50-day EMA: 87.87 Sell
200-day EMA: 93.27 Sell

International Business Machines Earnings Growth & IBM Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.12 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.14 per share, an increase this year of $0.47 per share, and an increase next year of $0.49 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.

International Business Machines Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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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):