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Fastenal Co. Vs. Centene Corp. Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
36

FAST
Fastenal Co.

Last Price:
$41.55
Seasonality Move:
8.11%
Sell
38

CNC
Centene Corp.

Last Price:
$40.52
Seasonality Move:
0.82%
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.
Sell
38
Centene Corp. (CNC) is a Sell

Is Centene Corp. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Centene Corp. [CNC] share price is $40.51. The Score for CNC is 38, which is 24% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • CNC 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.

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.

CNC Stock Price Chart

What is Centene Corp.'s stock price today?

  • The Centene Corp. share price today is $40.51
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and CNC 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

CNC Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.75 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 60.58 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 2522317 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (37.64 - 40.2) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (30.31 - 38.67) Buy

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

CNC Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 39.5 Buy
20-day SMA: 39.22 Buy
50-day SMA: 37.29 Buy
200-day SMA: 43.07 Sell
8-day EMA: 39.75 Buy
20-day EMA: 39.12 Buy
50-day EMA: 37.73 Buy
200-day EMA: 42.52 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.

Centene Corp. Earnings Growth & CNC Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.67 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $4.80 per share, and an increase next year of $0.86 per share.

Fastenal Co. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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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):

Centene Corp. 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):