Financhill
Back

Novartis AG Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
60

NVS
Novartis AG

Last Price:
109.38
Seasonality Move:
2.41%
Sell
25

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
101.65
Seasonality Move:
4.09%
Buy
60
Novartis AG (NVS) is a Buy

Is Novartis AG a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Novartis AG [NVS] share price is $109.38. The Score for NVS is 60, which is 20% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • NVS 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
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.

NVS Stock Price Chart

What is Novartis AG's stock price today?

  • The Novartis AG share price today is $109.38
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and NVS is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

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.

NVS Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -1.56 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 35.96 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 626736 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (111.19 - 116.17) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (108.56 - 116.86) Sell

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

NVS Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 110.94 Sell
20-day SMA: 113.57 Sell
50-day SMA: 115.4 Sell
200-day SMA: 106.48 Buy
8-day EMA: 110.79 Sell
20-day EMA: 112.66 Sell
50-day EMA: 113.63 Sell
200-day EMA: 108.19 Buy

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

Novartis AG Earnings Growth & NVS Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.24 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.95 per share, and an increase next year of $0.72 per share.

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.

Novartis AG Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
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):

Merck & Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
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):