Novartis AG Vs. AstraZeneca PLC Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

62

NVS
Novartis AG

Last Price:

$141.92

Seasonality Move:

-2.08%

Buy

72

AZN
AstraZeneca PLC

Last Price:

$95.17

Seasonality Move:

1.97%

Buy

62

Novartis AG (NVS) is a Buy

Is Novartis AG a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Novartis AG [NVS] share price is $141.98. The Score for NVS is 62, which is 24% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
NVS 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

72

AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) is a Buy

Is AstraZeneca PLC a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current AstraZeneca PLC [AZN] share price is $95.16. The Score for AZN is 72, which is 44% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
AZN 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.

NVS Stock Price Chart

What is Novartis AG's stock price today?

The Novartis AG share price today is $141.98

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

AZN Stock Price Chart

What is AstraZeneca PLC's stock price today?

The AstraZeneca PLC share price today is $95.16

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

NVS Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	2.57	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	71.69	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-590260	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(132.39 - 139.21)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(124.71 - 134.43)	Buy

AZN Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	1.15	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	67.27	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-858032	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(90.12 - 92.88)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(79.58 - 90.58)	Buy

NVS Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	139.46	Buy
20-day SMA:	136.71	Buy
50-day SMA:	131.63	Buy
200-day SMA:	122.03	Buy
8-day EMA:	139.61	Buy
20-day EMA:	137.13	Buy
50-day EMA:	133.36	Buy
200-day EMA:	123.8	Buy

AZN Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	92.85	Buy
20-day SMA:	91.76	Buy
50-day SMA:	89.31	Buy
200-day SMA:	78.07	Buy
8-day EMA:	93.08	Buy
20-day EMA:	91.99	Buy
50-day EMA:	89.44	Buy
200-day EMA:	81.11	Buy

Novartis AG Earnings Growth & NVS Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.42 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.29 per share, and an increase next year of $0.91 per share.

AstraZeneca PLC Earnings Growth & AZN Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.14 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.56 per share, and an increase next year of $0.66 per share.

Novartis AG Technical Analysis

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AstraZeneca PLC Technical Analysis

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