Merck & Vs. Applied Optoelectronics Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

35

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:

101.65

Seasonality Move:

2.47%

Buy

78

AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics

Last Price:

41.18

Seasonality Move:

7.44%

Sell

35

Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $101.64. The Score for MRK is 35, which is 30% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
MRK 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.

Buy

78

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is a Buy

Is Applied Optoelectronics a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Applied Optoelectronics [AAOI] share price is $41.22. The Score for AAOI is 78, which is 56% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
AAOI 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.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

The Merck & share price today is $101.64
The current trend is relatively stagnant and MRK is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

AAOI Stock Price Chart

What is Applied Optoelectronics's stock price today?

The Applied Optoelectronics share price today is $41.22
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and AAOI is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-1.31	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	48.95	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-5193376	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(98.3 - 103.22)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(103.83 - 120.61)	Sell

AAOI Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	5.54	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	82.12	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	1316584	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(17.39 - 34.49)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(7.48 - 23.44)	Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	100.07	Buy
20-day SMA:	99.99	Buy
50-day SMA:	105.96	Sell
200-day SMA:	119.94	Sell
8-day EMA:	100.73	Buy
20-day EMA:	101.06	Buy
50-day EMA:	105.21	Sell
200-day EMA:	114.16	Sell

AAOI Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	36.09	Buy
20-day SMA:	28.34	Buy
50-day SMA:	20.95	Buy
200-day SMA:	13.85	Buy
8-day EMA:	35.94	Buy
20-day EMA:	30.18	Buy
50-day EMA:	23.13	Buy
200-day EMA:	15.38	Buy

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.98 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $6.36 per share, and an increase next year of $1.75 per share.

Applied Optoelectronics Earnings Growth & AAOI Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.43 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.32 per share, and an increase next year of $1.54 per share.

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