AVB
64
-3
CI
66
7
UA
29
-4
FSLR
57
2
URI
58
-4
RF
48
4
SWKS
38
-15
AIG
53
2
OMC
58
3
GPS
47
-3
BLK
57
3
DVA
81
3
PPL
62
2
AMGN
55
5
NEE
59
5
INTU
65
-2
PAYX
41
-3
VRSK
59
21
MPC
39
-2
HAS
49
-4
AVB
64
-3
CI
66
7
UA
29
-4
FSLR
57
2
URI
58
-4
RF
48
4
SWKS
38
-15
AIG
53
2
OMC
58
3
GPS
47
-3
BLK
57
3
DVA
81
3
PPL
62
2
AMGN
55
5
NEE
59
5
INTU
65
-2
PAYX
41
-3
VRSK
59
21
MPC
39
-2
HAS
49
-4
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Merck & Vs. Amgen Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
66

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
129.01
Seasonality Move:
2.98%
Buy
55

AMGN
Amgen

Last Price:
277.06
Seasonality Move:
8.62%
Buy
66
Merck & (MRK) is a Buy

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $128.80. The Score for MRK is 66, which is 32% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • MRK 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.
Buy
55
Amgen (AMGN) is a Buy

Is Amgen a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Amgen [AMGN] share price is $277.37. The Score for AMGN is 55, which is 10% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AMGN 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.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

  • The Merck & share price today is $128.80
    The current trend is moderately bullish and MRK is experiencing slight selling pressure.

AMGN Stock Price Chart

What is Amgen's stock price today?

  • The Amgen share price today is $277.37
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and AMGN is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.93 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 56.39 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -359812 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (125.84 - 130.24) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (113.82 - 129.3) Buy

AMGN Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.39 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 56.43 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 533328 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (265.95 - 277.91) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (269.62 - 301.14) Sell

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 128.86 Sell
20-day SMA: 127.3 Buy
50-day SMA: 126.43 Buy
200-day SMA: 113.46 Buy
8-day EMA: 128.79 Buy
20-day EMA: 127.78 Buy
50-day EMA: 125.85 Buy
200-day EMA: 116.71 Buy

AMGN Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 273.21 Buy
20-day SMA: 269.7 Buy
50-day SMA: 274.64 Buy
200-day SMA: 273.58 Buy
8-day EMA: 273.19 Buy
20-day EMA: 272.19 Buy
50-day EMA: 275.93 Buy
200-day EMA: 272.56 Buy

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.

Amgen Earnings Growth & AMGN Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.53 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.02 per share, an increase this year of $0.99 per share, and an increase next year of $1.62 per share.

Merck & 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):

Amgen 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):