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

Buy

54

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:

$206.94

Seasonality Move:

1.72%

Buy

68

MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.

Last Price:

$106.09

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 $207.56. 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 $106.62. 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 $207.56

The current trend is moderately bullish and JNJ is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

MRK Stock Price Chart

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

The Merck & Co., Inc. share price today is $106.62

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 selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

JNJ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	2.29	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	56.45	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-3599769	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(203.51 - 209.75)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(177.62 - 201.76)	Buy

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	2.86	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	70.2	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-5379691	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(98.61 - 104.65)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(81.44 - 97.38)	Buy

JNJ Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	207.64	Sell
20-day SMA:	206.74	Buy
50-day SMA:	199.36	Buy
200-day SMA:	173.48	Buy
8-day EMA:	207.57	Sell
20-day EMA:	206.23	Buy
50-day EMA:	200.04	Buy
200-day EMA:	179.76	Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	103.82	Buy
20-day SMA:	101.38	Buy
50-day SMA:	95.06	Buy
200-day SMA:	85.48	Buy
8-day EMA:	104.4	Buy
20-day EMA:	101.62	Buy
50-day EMA:	96.56	Buy
200-day EMA:	90.81	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 $0.67 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.00 per share.

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

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.54 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.70 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.00 per share.

Johnson & Johnson Technical Analysis

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Merck & Co., Inc. Technical Analysis

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