CNP
65
3
UNM
74
2
FLR
66
11
GM
71
5
FITB
63
3
NWL
54
5
EQT
45
6
HAL
50
2
MPC
34
4
ZTS
49
2
DG
6
4
HON
67
3
GOOG
67
4
MO
38
2
COST
53
-3
AMGN
39
6
CRM
59
2
SYF
92
7
THC
70
4
PDCO
46
3
CNP
65
3
UNM
74
2
FLR
66
11
GM
71
5
FITB
63
3
NWL
54
5
EQT
45
6
HAL
50
2
MPC
34
4
ZTS
49
2
DG
6
4
HON
67
3
GOOG
67
4
MO
38
2
COST
53
-3
AMGN
39
6
CRM
59
2
SYF
92
7
THC
70
4
PDCO
46
3
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Vertex Vs. West Pharmaceutical Services Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
78

VERX
Vertex

Last Price:
42.72
Seasonality Move:
-1.38%
Sell
40

WST
West Pharmaceutical Services

Last Price:
288.55
Seasonality Move:
2.9%
Buy
78
Vertex (VERX) is a Buy

Is Vertex a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Vertex [VERX] share price is $42.71. The Score for VERX is 78, which is 56% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • VERX 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.
Sell
40
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) is a Sell

Is West Pharmaceutical Services a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current West Pharmaceutical Services [WST] share price is $288.99. The Score for WST is 40, which is 20% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • WST is currently trading in the 30-40% 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.

VERX Stock Price Chart

What is Vertex's stock price today?

  • The Vertex share price today is $42.71
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and VERX is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

WST Stock Price Chart

What is West Pharmaceutical Services's stock price today?

  • The West Pharmaceutical Services share price today is $288.99
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and WST is experiencing slight buying pressure.

VERX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 1.24 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 68.61 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 851105 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (36.68 - 40.98) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (34.57 - 38.91) Buy

WST Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -3.5 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 40.63 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 67123 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (291.41 - 306.55) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (295.07 - 324.25) Sell

VERX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 41.03 Buy
20-day SMA: 39.5 Buy
50-day SMA: 37.57 Buy
200-day SMA: 32.62 Buy
8-day EMA: 41.06 Buy
20-day EMA: 39.79 Buy
50-day EMA: 38.21 Buy
200-day EMA: 33.31 Buy

WST Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 290.47 Sell
20-day SMA: 298.73 Sell
50-day SMA: 299.55 Sell
200-day SMA: 339.73 Sell
8-day EMA: 292.25 Sell
20-day EMA: 295.99 Sell
50-day EMA: 301.61 Sell
200-day EMA: 327.58 Sell

Vertex Earnings Growth & VERX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.04 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.20 per share, and an increase next year of $0.13 per share.

West Pharmaceutical Services Earnings Growth & WST Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.28 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $1.61 per share, and an increase next year of $1.25 per share.

Vertex 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):

West Pharmaceutical Services 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):