Verizon Communications Vs. Novartis AG Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

39

VZ
Verizon Communications

Last Price:

$41.71

Seasonality Move:

-0.01%

Buy

62

NVS
Novartis AG

Last Price:

$115.80

Seasonality Move:

2.49%

Sell

39

Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Sell

Is Verizon Communications a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Verizon Communications [VZ] share price is $41.70. The Score for VZ is 39, which is 22% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
VZ 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.

Buy

62

Novartis AG (NVS) is a Buy

Is Novartis AG a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Novartis AG [NVS] share price is $115.77. 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.

VZ Stock Price Chart

What is Verizon Communications's stock price today?

The Verizon Communications share price today is $41.70

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

NVS Stock Price Chart

What is Novartis AG's stock price today?

The Novartis AG share price today is $115.77

The current trend is moderately bearish and NVS is experiencing slight selling pressure.

VZ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.38	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	35.4	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-28656393	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(42.62 - 44.08)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(41.46 - 44.4)	Sell

NVS Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	1.47	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	51.57	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-1189424	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(111.97 - 118.35)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(106.32 - 114.76)	Buy

VZ Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	42.72	Sell
20-day SMA:	43.2	Sell
50-day SMA:	43.33	Sell
200-day SMA:	42.47	Sell
8-day EMA:	42.45	Sell
20-day EMA:	42.99	Sell
50-day EMA:	43.18	Sell
200-day EMA:	42.29	Sell

NVS Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	117.89	Sell
20-day SMA:	116.26	Sell
50-day SMA:	112.58	Buy
200-day SMA:	109.16	Buy
8-day EMA:	117.06	Sell
20-day EMA:	116.07	Sell
50-day EMA:	113.48	Buy
200-day EMA:	109.08	Buy

Verizon Communications Earnings Growth & VZ Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.08 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.03 per share, an increase this year of $0.09 per share, and an increase next year of $0.14 per share.

Novartis AG Earnings Growth & NVS Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.31 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.22 per share, an increase this year of $1.29 per share, and an increase next year of $0.25 per share.

Verizon Communications Technical Analysis

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Novartis AG Technical Analysis

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