Verizon Communications Vs. Novartis AG Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

62

VZ
Verizon Communications

Last Price:

$43.72

Seasonality Move:

1.14%

Buy

67

NVS
Novartis AG

Last Price:

$112.78

Seasonality Move:

1.9%

Buy

62

Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Buy

Is Verizon Communications a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Verizon Communications [VZ] share price is $44.22. The Score for VZ is 62, which is 24% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
VZ 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

67

Novartis AG (NVS) is a Buy

Is Novartis AG a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Novartis AG [NVS] share price is $112.28. The Score for NVS is 67, which is 34% 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 $44.22

The current trend is moderately bullish 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 $112.28

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 buying pressure.

VZ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.11	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	55.73	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-10708311	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(42.73 - 44.07)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(40.01 - 44.17)	Buy

NVS Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.07	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	55.8	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	468685	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(108.6 - 112.76)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(101.61 - 112.05)	Buy

VZ Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	43.45	Buy
20-day SMA:	43.33	Buy
50-day SMA:	43.63	Buy
200-day SMA:	42.2	Buy
8-day EMA:	43.71	Buy
20-day EMA:	43.53	Buy
50-day EMA:	43.28	Buy
200-day EMA:	42.08	Buy

NVS Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	108.81	Buy
20-day SMA:	110.73	Buy
50-day SMA:	110.02	Buy
200-day SMA:	108.94	Buy
8-day EMA:	109.92	Buy
20-day EMA:	110	Buy
50-day EMA:	109.5	Buy
200-day EMA:	107.42	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 $0.02 per share, an increase this year of $0.09 per share, and an increase next year of $0.13 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 $1.27 per share, and an increase next year of $0.21 per share.

Verizon Communications Technical Analysis

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Novartis AG Technical Analysis

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