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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Vs. Gilead Sciences Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
57

VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Last Price:
$502.09
Seasonality Move:
11.16%
Buy
72

GILD
Gilead Sciences

Last Price:
$113.38
Seasonality Move:
2.19%
Buy
57
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is a Buy

Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals [VRTX] share price is $495.42. The Score for VRTX is 57, which is 14% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • VRTX 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
72
Gilead Sciences (GILD) is a Buy

Is Gilead Sciences a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Gilead Sciences [GILD] share price is $113.99. The Score for GILD is 72, which is 44% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • GILD is currently trading in the 70-80% 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.

VRTX Stock Price Chart

What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals's stock price today?

  • The Vertex Pharmaceuticals share price today is $495.42
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and VRTX is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

GILD Stock Price Chart

What is Gilead Sciences's stock price today?

  • The Gilead Sciences share price today is $113.99
    The current trend is moderately bullish and GILD is experiencing slight buying pressure.

VRTX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 10.39 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 62.39 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 1122456 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (465.5 - 488.32) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (429.84 - 488.02) Buy

GILD Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 4.78 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 64.83 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 1140792 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (100.11 - 114.63) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (87.12 - 103.54) Buy

VRTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 487.34 Buy
20-day SMA: 476.55 Buy
50-day SMA: 448.95 Buy
200-day SMA: 467 Buy
8-day EMA: 487.35 Buy
20-day EMA: 478.03 Buy
50-day EMA: 464.13 Buy
200-day EMA: 452.98 Buy

GILD Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 115.29 Sell
20-day SMA: 109.71 Buy
50-day SMA: 100.06 Buy
200-day SMA: 84.71 Buy
8-day EMA: 114.31 Sell
20-day EMA: 110.15 Buy
50-day EMA: 102.89 Buy
200-day EMA: 89.23 Buy

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & VRTX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.43 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.09 per share, an increase this year of $17.58 per share, and an increase next year of $2.24 per share.

Gilead Sciences Earnings Growth & GILD Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.59 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.15 per share, an increase this year of $3.54 per share, and an increase next year of $0.39 per share.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

Gilead Sciences Technical Analysis

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