Block Vs. Automatic Data Processing Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

42

SQ
Block

Last Price:

72.39

Seasonality Move:

14.42%

Buy

65

ADP
Automatic Data Processing

Last Price:

291.24

Seasonality Move:

2.52%

Sell

42

Block (SQ) is a Sell

Is Block a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Block [SQ] share price is $72.38. The Score for SQ is 42, which is 16% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
SQ is currently trading in the 40-50% 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.

Buy

65

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) is a Buy

Is Automatic Data Processing a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Automatic Data Processing [ADP] share price is $291.18. The Score for ADP is 65, which is 30% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
ADP 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.

SQ Stock Price Chart

What is Block's stock price today?

The Block share price today is $72.38
The current trend is moderately bullish and SQ is experiencing slight buying pressure.

ADP Stock Price Chart

What is Automatic Data Processing's stock price today?

The Automatic Data Processing share price today is $291.18
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and ADP is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

SQ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	1.4	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	55.88	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	1008767	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(67.88 - 73.8)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(61.87 - 70.11)	Buy

ADP Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	2.55	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	59.45	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	601463	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(284.99 - 291.29)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(248.12 - 284.32)	Buy

SQ Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	72.89	Sell
20-day SMA:	72.08	Buy
50-day SMA:	68.11	Buy
200-day SMA:	69.24	Buy
8-day EMA:	72.6	Sell
20-day EMA:	71.62	Buy
50-day EMA:	69.17	Buy
200-day EMA:	67.57	Buy

ADP Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	289.2	Buy
20-day SMA:	289.4	Buy
50-day SMA:	281.84	Buy
200-day SMA:	256.27	Buy
8-day EMA:	289.73	Buy
20-day EMA:	288.05	Buy
50-day EMA:	281.08	Buy
200-day EMA:	260.23	Buy

Block Earnings Growth & SQ Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.26 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $1.65 per share, and an increase next year of $0.96 per share.

Automatic Data Processing Earnings Growth & ADP Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.23 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.98 per share, and an increase next year of $0.81 per share.

Block Technical Analysis

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Automatic Data Processing Technical Analysis

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