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Applied Materials Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
58

AMAT
Applied Materials

Last Price:
234.3300
Seasonality Move:
2.93%
Sell
42

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
79.60
Seasonality Move:
-3.44%
Buy
58
Applied Materials (AMAT) is a Buy

Is Applied Materials a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Applied Materials [AMAT] share price is $234.2700. The Score for AMAT is 58, which is 16% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AMAT 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
42
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is a Sell

Is MSC Industrial Direct a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current MSC Industrial Direct [MSM] share price is $79.61. The Score for MSM is 42, which is 16% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MSM 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.

AMAT Stock Price Chart

What is Applied Materials's stock price today?

  • The Applied Materials share price today is $234.2700
    The current trend is moderately bullish and AMAT is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $79.61
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MSM is experiencing slight selling pressure.

AMAT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 6.46 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 57.57 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 3178048 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (216.6868 - 236.3068) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (190.664 - 222.764) Buy

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.81 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 36.3 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -169506 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (80.24 - 88.5) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (86.95 - 99.33) Sell

AMAT Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 238.07 Sell
20-day SMA: 228.28 Buy
50-day SMA: 214.81 Buy
200-day SMA: 177.52 Buy
8-day EMA: 235.06 Sell
20-day EMA: 229.67 Buy
50-day EMA: 218.89 Buy
200-day EMA: 185.43 Buy

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 79.64 Sell
20-day SMA: 82.87 Sell
50-day SMA: 88.3 Sell
200-day SMA: 95.56 Sell
8-day EMA: 80.33 Sell
20-day EMA: 82.88 Sell
50-day EMA: 87.27 Sell
200-day EMA: 93.01 Sell

Applied Materials Earnings Growth & AMAT Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.28 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.43 per share, an increase this year of $0.45 per share, and an increase next year of $1.30 per share.

MSC Industrial Direct Earnings Growth & MSM Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.17 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.33 per share, a decrease this year of $1.39 per share, and an increase next year of $0.55 per share.

Applied Materials 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):

MSC Industrial Direct 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):