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W.W. Grainger Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
53

GWW
W.W. Grainger

Last Price:
947.92
Seasonality Move:
4.3%
Sell
48

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
78.16
Seasonality Move:
6.51%
Buy
53
W.W. Grainger (GWW) is a Buy

Is W.W. Grainger a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current W.W. Grainger [GWW] share price is $947.93. The Score for GWW is 53, which is 6% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • GWW is currently trading in the 50-60% 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
48
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is a Sell

Is MSC Industrial Direct a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current MSC Industrial Direct [MSM] share price is $78.20. The Score for MSM is 48, which is 4% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MSM is currently trading in the 40-50% 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.

GWW Stock Price Chart

What is W.W. Grainger's stock price today?

  • The W.W. Grainger share price today is $947.93
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and GWW is experiencing slight selling pressure.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $78.20
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MSM is experiencing slight buying pressure.

GWW Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.27 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 45.42 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -38307 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (951.23 - 974.99) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (914.08 - 966.12) Buy

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.82 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 39.17 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 58384 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (79.35 - 82.25) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (79.34 - 90.06) Sell

GWW Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 960.93 Sell
20-day SMA: 964.95 Sell
50-day SMA: 949.98 Sell
200-day SMA: 922.78 Buy
8-day EMA: 957.35 Sell
20-day EMA: 960.98 Sell
50-day EMA: 953.7 Sell
200-day EMA: 905.49 Buy

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 80.28 Sell
20-day SMA: 80.72 Sell
50-day SMA: 81.37 Sell
200-day SMA: 91.4 Sell
8-day EMA: 79.73 Sell
20-day EMA: 80.78 Sell
50-day EMA: 82.07 Sell
200-day EMA: 88.35 Sell

W.W. Grainger Earnings Growth & GWW Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $1.13 per share, an increase next quarter of $1.01 per share, an increase this year of $2.37 per share, and an increase next year of $3.55 per share.

MSC Industrial Direct Earnings Growth & MSM Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.31 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.47 per share, a decrease this year of $1.42 per share, and an increase next year of $0.06 per share.

W.W. Grainger Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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200-day SMA:
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20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

MSC Industrial Direct 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):