Microsoft Vs. Paychex Sector Stock Comparison

Buy

53

MSFT
Microsoft

Last Price:

$503.15

Seasonality Move:

2.98%

Sell

36

PAYX
Paychex

Last Price:

$143.26

Seasonality Move:

4.56%

Buy

53

Microsoft (MSFT) is a Buy

Is Microsoft a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Microsoft [MSFT] share price is $501.48. The Score for MSFT is 53, which is 6% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
MSFT 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

36

Paychex (PAYX) is a Sell

Is Paychex a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Paychex [PAYX] share price is $145.31. The Score for PAYX is 36, which is 28% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
PAYX 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.

MSFT Stock Price Chart

What is Microsoft's stock price today?

The Microsoft share price today is $501.48

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

PAYX Stock Price Chart

What is Paychex's stock price today?

The Paychex share price today is $145.31

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

MSFT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	94.18	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	70.56	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	1898958	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(473.32 - 496.86)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(381.88 - 470.02)	Buy

PAYX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	27.34	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	42.49	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-370392	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(144.36 - 155.74)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(144.62 - 154.88)	Sell

MSFT Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	497.34	Buy
20-day SMA:	489.09	Buy
50-day SMA:	465.05	Buy
200-day SMA:	425.74	Buy
8-day EMA:	265.23	Buy
20-day EMA:	129.86	Buy
50-day EMA:	56.61	Buy
200-day EMA:	14.79	Buy

PAYX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	145.98	Sell
20-day SMA:	148.03	Sell
50-day SMA:	151.8	Sell
200-day SMA:	146.02	Sell
8-day EMA:	77	Buy
20-day EMA:	37.71	Buy
50-day EMA:	16.44	Buy
200-day EMA:	4.3	Buy

Microsoft Earnings Growth & MSFT Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.60 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.06 per share, an increase this year of $1.57 per share, and an increase next year of $1.73 per share.

Paychex Earnings Growth & PAYX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.14 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.05 per share, an increase this year of $0.27 per share, and an increase next year of $0.48 per share.

Microsoft Technical Analysis

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Paychex Technical Analysis

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