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Merck & Vs. West Pharmaceutical Services Industry Stock Comparison
Sell
50
MRK
Merck &
Last Price:
117.82
Seasonality Move:
3.94%
Sell
42
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
Last Price:
297.12
Seasonality Move:
0.3%
Sell
50
Merck & (MRK)
is a Sell
Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $117.84. The Score for MRK is 50, which is 0% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
- MRK 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.
Sell
42
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST)
is a Sell
Is West Pharmaceutical Services a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current West Pharmaceutical Services [WST] share price is $297.24. The Score for WST is 42, which is 16% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
- WST 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.
MRK Stock Price Chart
WST Stock Price Chart
What is West Pharmaceutical Services's stock price today?
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The West Pharmaceutical Services share price today is $297.24
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and WST is experiencing slight selling pressure.
MRK Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | -0.4 | Sell |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 51.47 | Buy |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | -7270827 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (113.32 - 117.22) | Buy |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (118.3 - 130.94) | Sell |
WST Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | -0.68 | Sell |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 44.89 | Sell |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | -114668 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (293.68 - 306.26) | Sell |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (300.94 - 353.56) | Sell |
MRK Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 117.33 | Buy |
| 20-day SMA: | 115.83 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 120.11 | Sell |
| 200-day SMA: | 121.6 | Sell |
| 8-day EMA: | 117.22 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 116.95 | Buy |
| 50-day EMA: | 119.48 | Sell |
| 200-day EMA: | 120.28 | Sell |
WST Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 304.38 | Sell |
| 20-day SMA: | 300.3 | Sell |
| 50-day SMA: | 307.81 | Sell |
| 200-day SMA: | 347.03 | Sell |
| 8-day EMA: | 302.64 | Sell |
| 20-day EMA: | 302.62 | Sell |
| 50-day EMA: | 309.3 | Sell |
| 200-day EMA: | 336.79 | Sell |
Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.07 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.62 per share, an increase this year of $6.81 per share, and an increase next year of $1.56 per share.
West Pharmaceutical Services Earnings Growth & WST Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.36 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.29 per share, a decrease this year of $1.61 per share, and an increase next year of $1.26 per share.
Merck & Technical Analysis
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