Johnson & Johnson Vs. Merck & Co., Inc. Sector Stock Comparison

Buy

54

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:

$207.58

Seasonality Move:

1.72%

Buy

68

MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.

Last Price:

$106.63

Seasonality Move:

0.72%

Buy

54

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a Buy

Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $207.63. The Score for JNJ is 54, which is 8% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
JNJ 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.

Buy

68

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) is a Buy

Is Merck & Co., Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merck & Co., Inc. [MRK] share price is $106.78. The Score for MRK is 68, which is 36% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
MRK 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.

JNJ Stock Price Chart

What is Johnson & Johnson's stock price today?

The Johnson & Johnson share price today is $207.63

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and JNJ is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck & Co., Inc.'s stock price today?

The Merck & Co., Inc. share price today is $106.78

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and MRK is experiencing slight buying pressure.

JNJ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	2.45	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	56.63	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	888263	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(203.26 - 209.64)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(177.23 - 201.41)	Buy

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	2.75	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	70.87	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	2955298	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(98.06 - 104.28)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(81.29 - 96.97)	Buy

JNJ Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	207.85	Sell
20-day SMA:	206.71	Buy
50-day SMA:	199.05	Buy
200-day SMA:	173.25	Buy
8-day EMA:	207.58	Buy
20-day EMA:	206.09	Buy
50-day EMA:	199.74	Buy
200-day EMA:	179.48	Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	102.78	Buy
20-day SMA:	101.29	Buy
50-day SMA:	94.6	Buy
200-day SMA:	85.42	Buy
8-day EMA:	103.76	Buy
20-day EMA:	101.1	Buy
50-day EMA:	96.15	Buy
200-day EMA:	90.65	Buy

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Growth & JNJ Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.22 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.91 per share, and an increase next year of $0.67 per share.

Merck & Co., Inc. Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.54 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $1.36 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.68 per share.

Johnson & Johnson Technical Analysis

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Merck & Co., Inc. Technical Analysis

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