Apple, Inc. Vs. ICON plc Sector Stock Comparison

Buy

56

AAPL
Apple, Inc.

Last Price:

$278.71

Seasonality Move:

8.91%

Buy

54

ICLR
ICON plc

Last Price:

$185.74

Seasonality Move:

6.57%

Buy

56

Apple, Inc. (AAPL) is a Buy

Is Apple, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Apple, Inc. [AAPL] share price is $278.78. The Score for AAPL is 56, which is 12% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
AAPL 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

54

ICON plc (ICLR) is a Buy

Is ICON plc a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current ICON plc [ICLR] share price is $185.87. The Score for ICLR is 54, which is 8% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
ICLR 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.

AAPL Stock Price Chart

What is Apple, Inc.'s stock price today?

The Apple, Inc. share price today is $278.78

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

ICLR Stock Price Chart

What is ICON plc's stock price today?

The ICON plc share price today is $185.87

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

AAPL Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	4.9	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	59.42	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-24933116	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(268.22 - 279.36)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(224 - 269.14)	Buy

ICLR Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	3.96	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	62.48	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	202684	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(158.56 - 179.48)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(162.06 - 185.26)	Buy

AAPL Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	280.79	Sell
20-day SMA:	274.77	Buy
50-day SMA:	265.59	Buy
200-day SMA:	228.15	Buy
8-day EMA:	279.78	Sell
20-day EMA:	275.44	Buy
50-day EMA:	265.21	Buy
200-day EMA:	238.32	Buy

ICLR Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	183.18	Buy
20-day SMA:	169.91	Buy
50-day SMA:	175.97	Buy
200-day SMA:	164.04	Buy
8-day EMA:	181.53	Buy
20-day EMA:	175.42	Buy
50-day EMA:	173.55	Buy
200-day EMA:	178.56	Buy

Apple, Inc. Earnings Growth & AAPL Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.31 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.69 per share, and an increase next year of $0.86 per share.

ICON plc Earnings Growth & ICLR Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.08 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.93 per share, and an increase next year of $0.42 per share.

Apple, Inc. Technical Analysis

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ICON plc Technical Analysis

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