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Merck & Vs. Waters Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
23

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
101.88
Seasonality Move:
4.56%
Buy
55

WAT
Waters

Last Price:
387.30
Seasonality Move:
8.01%
Sell
23
Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $101.88. The Score for MRK is 23, which is 54% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MRK is currently trading in the 20-30% 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
55
Waters (WAT) is a Buy

Is Waters a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Waters [WAT] share price is $387.21. The Score for WAT is 55, which is 10% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • WAT 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 $101.88
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MRK is experiencing slight selling pressure.

WAT Stock Price Chart

What is Waters's stock price today?

  • The Waters share price today is $387.21
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and WAT is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.81 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 26.12 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -1038556 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (104.79 - 111.77) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (109.7 - 125.72) Sell

WAT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.82 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 71.96 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 1430907 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (332.17 - 363.07) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (302.72 - 349.54) Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 104.15 Sell
20-day SMA: 107.14 Sell
50-day SMA: 112.39 Sell
200-day SMA: 122.13 Sell
8-day EMA: 104.15 Sell
20-day EMA: 106.91 Sell
50-day EMA: 111.26 Sell
200-day EMA: 117.14 Sell

WAT Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 334.03 Buy
20-day SMA: 345.28 Buy
50-day SMA: 341.72 Buy
200-day SMA: 327.87 Buy
8-day EMA: 342.39 Buy
20-day EMA: 342.36 Buy
50-day EMA: 340 Buy
200-day EMA: 324.81 Buy

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.98 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $6.47 per share, and an increase next year of $1.73 per share.

Waters Earnings Growth & WAT Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.47 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.04 per share, and an increase next year of $1.11 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):

Waters 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):