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Caterpillar Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison
Buy
62
CAT
Caterpillar
Last Price:
327.31
Seasonality Move:
0.54%
Sell
41
MSM
MSC Industrial Direct
Last Price:
78.25
Seasonality Move:
-3.44%
Buy
62
Caterpillar (CAT)
is a Buy
Is Caterpillar a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Caterpillar [CAT] share price is $326.73. 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 $78.87. 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.
CAT Stock Price Chart
What is Caterpillar's stock price today?
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The Caterpillar share price today is $326.73
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 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.
CAT Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | -4.93 | Sell |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 40.43 | Sell |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | 1072192 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (323.49 - 344.09) | Sell |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (325.48 - 359.52) | 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 |
CAT Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 326.26 | Buy |
| 20-day SMA: | 329.18 | Sell |
| 50-day SMA: | 342.23 | Sell |
| 200-day SMA: | 305.87 | Buy |
| 8-day EMA: | 327.5 | Sell |
| 20-day EMA: | 331.18 | Sell |
| 50-day EMA: | 337.72 | Sell |
| 200-day EMA: | 312.6 | 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 |
Caterpillar Earnings Growth & CAT Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.57 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.43 per share, an increase this year of $1.08 per share, and an increase next year of $1.05 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.
Caterpillar Technical Analysis
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MSC Industrial Direct Technical Analysis
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