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Johnson & Johnson Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison
Sell
32
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Last Price:
148.85
Seasonality Move:
1.72%
Buy
53
MRK
Merck &
Last Price:
129.31
Seasonality Move:
2.42%
Sell
32
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
is a Sell
Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $148.58. The Score for JNJ is 32, which is 36% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
- JNJ 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.
Buy
53
Merck & (MRK)
is a Buy
Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $127.57. The Score for MRK is 53, which is 6% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
- MRK 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.
JNJ Stock Price Chart
What is Johnson & Johnson's stock price today?
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The Johnson & Johnson share price today is $148.58
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and JNJ is experiencing slight selling pressure.
JNJ Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | -1.39 | Sell |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 46.14 | Sell |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | -1836827 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (146 - 152.26) | Sell |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (151.38 - 161.02) | Sell |
MRK Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | 0.62 | Buy |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 50.58 | Buy |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | 4389982 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (125.82 - 129.36) | Sell |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (115.1 - 129.44) | Buy |
JNJ Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 147.92 | Buy |
| 20-day SMA: | 147.99 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 153.99 | Sell |
| 200-day SMA: | 157.82 | Sell |
| 8-day EMA: | 148.5 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 149.17 | Sell |
| 50-day EMA: | 152.21 | Sell |
| 200-day EMA: | 156.89 | Sell |
MRK Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 129.18 | Sell |
| 20-day SMA: | 127.36 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 126.36 | Buy |
| 200-day SMA: | 113.77 | Buy |
| 8-day EMA: | 128.23 | Sell |
| 20-day EMA: | 127.77 | Sell |
| 50-day EMA: | 126.06 | Buy |
| 200-day EMA: | 117.04 | Buy |
Johnson & Johnson Earnings Growth & JNJ Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.17 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.13 per share, an increase this year of $0.74 per share, and an increase next year of $0.31 per share.
Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.37 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.09 per share, an increase this year of $7.27 per share, and an increase next year of $1.23 per share.
Johnson & Johnson Technical Analysis
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Merck & Technical Analysis
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