Fastenal Co. Vs. Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

36

FAST
Fastenal Co.

Last Price:

$41.55

Seasonality Move:

8.11%

Buy

68

CDNS
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

Last Price:

$318.85

Seasonality Move:

5.41%

Sell

36

Fastenal Co. (FAST) is a Sell

Is Fastenal Co. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Fastenal Co. [FAST] share price is $41.56. The Score for FAST is 36, which is 28% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
FAST 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

68

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) is a Buy

Is Cadence Design Systems, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Cadence Design Systems, Inc. [CDNS] share price is $318.89. The Score for CDNS is 68, which is 36% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
CDNS 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.

FAST Stock Price Chart

What is Fastenal Co.'s stock price today?

The Fastenal Co. share price today is $41.56

Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and FAST is experiencing slight selling pressure.

CDNS Stock Price Chart

What is Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s stock price today?

The Cadence Design Systems, Inc. share price today is $318.89

Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and CDNS is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

FAST Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.17	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	49.89	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-1264409	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(40.2 - 42.1)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(41.01 - 48.29)	Sell

CDNS Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-1.68	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	47.14	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	356760	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(307.46 - 331.64)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(319.52 - 353.98)	Sell

FAST Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	41.97	Sell
20-day SMA:	41.48	Buy
50-day SMA:	41.31	Buy
200-day SMA:	43.03	Sell
8-day EMA:	41.8	Sell
20-day EMA:	41.58	Sell
50-day EMA:	42.07	Sell
200-day EMA:	42.41	Sell

CDNS Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	316.71	Buy
20-day SMA:	323.58	Sell
50-day SMA:	323.7	Sell
200-day SMA:	316.67	Buy
8-day EMA:	318.62	Buy
20-day EMA:	320.49	Sell
50-day EMA:	324.65	Sell
200-day EMA:	319.56	Sell

Fastenal Co. Earnings Growth & FAST Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.02 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.09 per share, and an increase next year of $0.12 per share.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Earnings Growth & CDNS Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.27 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $1.13 per share, and an increase next year of $1.01 per share.

Fastenal Co. Technical Analysis

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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Technical Analysis

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