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Merck & Vs. Johnson & Johnson Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
25

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
101.65
Seasonality Move:
4.09%
Sell
41

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:
158.37
Seasonality Move:
2.01%
Sell
25
Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $101.65. The Score for MRK is 25, which is 50% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MRK is currently trading in the 20-30% 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.
Sell
41
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a Sell

Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $158.35. The Score for JNJ is 41, which is 18% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • JNJ 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.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

  • The Merck & share price today is $101.65
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MRK is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

JNJ Stock Price Chart

What is Johnson & Johnson's stock price today?

  • The Johnson & Johnson share price today is $158.35
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and JNJ is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.89 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 25.64 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 5786764 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (103.81 - 110.85) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (109.05 - 125.21) Sell

JNJ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.88 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 38.08 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 5138460 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (159.49 - 163.43) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (151.86 - 165.1) Sell

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 103.06 Sell
20-day SMA: 106.4 Sell
50-day SMA: 111.8 Sell
200-day SMA: 121.96 Sell
8-day EMA: 103.2 Sell
20-day EMA: 105.98 Sell
50-day EMA: 110.53 Sell
200-day EMA: 116.84 Sell

JNJ Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 159.97 Sell
20-day SMA: 161.65 Sell
50-day SMA: 163.03 Sell
200-day SMA: 156.09 Buy
8-day EMA: 159.99 Sell
20-day EMA: 161.19 Sell
50-day EMA: 161.3 Sell
200-day EMA: 158.01 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 $6.51 per share, and an increase next year of $1.65 per share.

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Growth & JNJ Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.48 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.04 per share, and an increase next year of $0.67 per share.

Merck & Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
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200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

Johnson & Johnson Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
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200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):