Caterpillar Vs. Quanex Building Products Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

62

CAT
Caterpillar

Last Price:

355.07

Seasonality Move:

1.15%

Sell

34

NX
Quanex Building Products

Last Price:

28.27

Seasonality Move:

3.11%

Buy

62

Caterpillar (CAT) is a Buy

Is Caterpillar a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Caterpillar [CAT] share price is $353.69. 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

34

Quanex Building Products (NX) is a Sell

Is Quanex Building Products a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Quanex Building Products [NX] share price is $28.16. The Score for NX is 34, which is 32% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
NX 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.

CAT Stock Price Chart

What is Caterpillar's stock price today?

The Caterpillar share price today is $353.69
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and CAT is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

NX Stock Price Chart

What is Quanex Building Products's stock price today?

The Quanex Building Products share price today is $28.16
The current trend is relatively stagnant and NX is experiencing slight selling pressure.

CAT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	1.17	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	61.43	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	1246680	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(336.09 - 349.91)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(328.76 - 350.3)	Buy

NX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.3	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	52.22	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-73815	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(26.17 - 28.45)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(27.13 - 32.93)	Sell

CAT Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	339.89	Buy
20-day SMA:	343.25	Buy
50-day SMA:	341.03	Buy
200-day SMA:	329.12	Buy
8-day EMA:	343.96	Buy
20-day EMA:	342.12	Buy
50-day EMA:	340.71	Buy
200-day EMA:	324.51	Buy

NX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	27.5	Buy
20-day SMA:	27.36	Buy
50-day SMA:	28.7	Sell
200-day SMA:	31.77	Sell
8-day EMA:	27.38	Buy
20-day EMA:	27.46	Buy
50-day EMA:	28.38	Sell
200-day EMA:	30.09	Sell

Caterpillar Earnings Growth & CAT Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.56 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.01 per share, an increase this year of $1.52 per share, and an increase next year of $0.72 per share.

Quanex Building Products Earnings Growth & NX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.06 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.19 per share, a decrease this year of $0.34 per share, and an increase next year of $0.35 per share.

Caterpillar Technical Analysis

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Quanex Building Products Technical Analysis

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