Novartis AG Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

60

NVS
Novartis AG

Last Price:

108.39

Seasonality Move:

2.41%

Sell

19

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:

102.30

Seasonality Move:

4.56%

Buy

60

Novartis AG (NVS) is a Buy

Is Novartis AG a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Novartis AG [NVS] share price is $109.91. The Score for NVS is 60, which is 20% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
NVS 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.

Sell

19

Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $104.83. The Score for MRK is 19, which is 62% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
MRK is currently trading in the 10-20% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing an extreme reading that indicates risk could be especially high.

NVS Stock Price Chart

What is Novartis AG's stock price today?

The Novartis AG share price today is $109.91
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and NVS is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

The Merck & share price today is $104.83
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 buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

NVS Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.89	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	32.39	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-2032429	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(112.99 - 116.37)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(108.18 - 116.9)	Sell

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-2.56	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	32.61	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	11587134	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(105.95 - 112.51)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(110.39 - 126.19)	Sell

NVS Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	113.39	Sell
20-day SMA:	114.49	Sell
50-day SMA:	116.07	Sell
200-day SMA:	106.45	Buy
8-day EMA:	112.98	Sell
20-day EMA:	114.24	Sell
50-day EMA:	114.36	Sell
200-day EMA:	108.14	Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	105.25	Sell
20-day SMA:	108.04	Sell
50-day SMA:	112.93	Sell
200-day SMA:	122.3	Sell
8-day EMA:	105.5	Sell
20-day EMA:	107.98	Sell
50-day EMA:	112.03	Sell
200-day EMA:	117.45	Sell

Novartis AG Earnings Growth & NVS Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.24 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.95 per share, and an increase next year of $0.72 per share.

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 $6.58 per share, and an increase next year of $1.75 per share.

Novartis AG Technical Analysis

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Merck & Technical Analysis

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