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Caterpillar Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
62

CAT
Caterpillar

Last Price:
327.69
Seasonality Move:
0.22%
Sell
41

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
79.43
Seasonality Move:
-2.42%
Buy
62
Caterpillar (CAT) is a Buy

Is Caterpillar a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Caterpillar [CAT] share price is $329.13. The Score for CAT is 62, which is 24% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • CAT 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.
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.

CAT Stock Price Chart

What is Caterpillar's stock price today?

  • The Caterpillar share price today is $329.13
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and CAT is experiencing slight buying pressure.

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.

CAT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -6.38 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 42.13 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 1682773 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (325.42 - 351.58) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (323.11 - 359.99) 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

CAT Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 326.27 Buy
20-day SMA: 333.68 Sell
50-day SMA: 345.47 Sell
200-day SMA: 304.95 Buy
8-day EMA: 327 Buy
20-day EMA: 332.79 Sell
50-day EMA: 339.42 Sell
200-day EMA: 311.97 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

Caterpillar Earnings Growth & CAT Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.56 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.45 per share, an increase this year of $1.06 per share, and an increase next year of $0.99 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.

Caterpillar 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):