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Alcoa Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
34

AA
Alcoa

Last Price:
40.41
Seasonality Move:
11.41%
Sell
41

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
79.41
Seasonality Move:
-2.42%
Sell
34
Alcoa (AA) is a Sell

Is Alcoa a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Alcoa [AA] share price is $38.98. The Score for AA is 34, which is 32% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • AA 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.
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.

AA Stock Price Chart

What is Alcoa's stock price today?

  • The Alcoa share price today is $38.98
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and AA 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?

  • 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.

AA Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.35 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 45.76 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 5351467 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (39.17 - 43.41) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (28.98 - 39.86) Buy

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

AA Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 38.92 Buy
20-day SMA: 41.22 Sell
50-day SMA: 38.93 Buy
200-day SMA: 31.14 Buy
8-day EMA: 39.01 Sell
20-day EMA: 39.98 Sell
50-day EMA: 38.64 Buy
200-day EMA: 34.47 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

Alcoa Earnings Growth & AA Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $1.34 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.40 per share, an increase this year of $2.37 per share, and an increase next year of $2.46 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.

Alcoa 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):