Merck & Co., Inc. Vs. Ciena Corp. Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

78

MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.

Last Price:

$110.45

Seasonality Move:

-0.19%

Buy

63

CIEN
Ciena Corp.

Last Price:

$230.75

Seasonality Move:

0.66%

Buy

78

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) is a Buy

Is Merck & Co., Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merck & Co., Inc. [MRK] share price is $110.99. The Score for MRK is 78, which is 56% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
MRK is currently trading in the 70-80% 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.

Buy

63

Ciena Corp. (CIEN) is a Buy

Is Ciena Corp. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Ciena Corp. [CIEN] share price is $225.21. The Score for CIEN is 63, which is 26% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
CIEN 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.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck & Co., Inc.'s stock price today?

The Merck & Co., Inc. share price today is $110.99

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and MRK is experiencing slight selling pressure.

CIEN Stock Price Chart

What is Ciena Corp.'s stock price today?

The Ciena Corp. share price today is $225.21

The current trend is moderately bearish and CIEN is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	3.14	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	74.82	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-944493	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(99.16 - 107.12)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(82.32 - 100.14)	Buy

CIEN Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	10.54	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	49.66	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-3590620	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(208.64 - 243.96)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(127.41 - 218.03)	Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	107.54	Buy
20-day SMA:	103.99	Buy
50-day SMA:	97.95	Buy
200-day SMA:	85.96	Buy
8-day EMA:	107.81	Buy
20-day EMA:	104.84	Buy
50-day EMA:	99.31	Buy
200-day EMA:	91.95	Buy

CIEN Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	240.86	Sell
20-day SMA:	231.97	Sell
50-day SMA:	210.21	Buy
200-day SMA:	124.58	Buy
8-day EMA:	239.83	Sell
20-day EMA:	231.29	Sell
50-day EMA:	209.86	Buy
200-day EMA:	144.72	Buy

Merck & Co., Inc. Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.51 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $1.32 per share, and an increase next year of $2.47 per share.

Ciena Corp. Earnings Growth & CIEN Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.85 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.14 per share, an increase this year of $2.84 per share, and an increase next year of $1.55 per share.

Merck & Co., Inc. Technical Analysis

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Ciena Corp. Technical Analysis

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