Caterpillar Vs. Fortive Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

55

CAT
Caterpillar

Last Price:

380.42

Seasonality Move:

5.18%

Sell

41

FTV
Fortive

Last Price:

76.85

Seasonality Move:

0.53%

Buy

55

Caterpillar (CAT) is a Buy

Is Caterpillar a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Caterpillar [CAT] share price is $380.51. The Score for CAT is 55, which is 10% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
CAT 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.

Sell

41

Fortive (FTV) is a Sell

Is Fortive a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Fortive [FTV] share price is $76.86. The Score for FTV is 41, which is 18% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
FTV 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 $380.51
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 selling pressure.

FTV Stock Price Chart

What is Fortive's stock price today?

The Fortive share price today is $76.86
The current trend is moderately bearish and FTV is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

CAT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.93	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	39.79	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-371420	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(384.83 - 401.51)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(344.45 - 396.87)	Buy

FTV Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.56	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	47.05	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	1520596	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(75.64 - 79.06)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(71.14 - 77.78)	Buy

CAT Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	390.92	Sell
20-day SMA:	393.59	Sell
50-day SMA:	392.07	Sell
200-day SMA:	358.13	Buy
8-day EMA:	389.01	Sell
20-day EMA:	392.17	Sell
50-day EMA:	387.48	Sell
200-day EMA:	354.73	Buy

FTV Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	78.2	Sell
20-day SMA:	77.78	Sell
50-day SMA:	76.33	Buy
200-day SMA:	76.45	Buy
8-day EMA:	77.85	Sell
20-day EMA:	77.59	Sell
50-day EMA:	76.53	Buy
200-day EMA:	75.38	Buy

Caterpillar Earnings Growth & CAT Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $1.27 per share, and an increase next year of $0.24 per share.

Fortive Earnings Growth & FTV Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.11 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.46 per share, and an increase next year of $0.31 per share.

Caterpillar Technical Analysis

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Fortive Technical Analysis

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