Paychex Vs. Root Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

44

PAYX
Paychex

Last Price:

$145.42

Seasonality Move:

4.11%

Buy

83

ROOT
Root

Last Price:

$151.70

Seasonality Move:

13.8%

Sell

44

Paychex (PAYX) is a Sell

Is Paychex a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Paychex [PAYX] share price is $145.44. The Score for PAYX is 44, which is 12% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
PAYX 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

83

Root (ROOT) is a Buy

Is Root a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Root [ROOT] share price is $151.70. The Score for ROOT is 83, which is 66% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
ROOT is currently trading in the 80-90% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing an extreme reading that indicates risk levels may be considerably lower than normal.

PAYX Stock Price Chart

What is Paychex's stock price today?

The Paychex share price today is $145.44

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

ROOT Stock Price Chart

What is Root's stock price today?

The Root share price today is $151.70

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and ROOT is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

PAYX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.1	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	43.78	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	1086860	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(146.33 - 151.49)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(140.4 - 148.48)	Buy

ROOT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	10.69	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	64.6	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	1140316	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(109.14 - 137.86)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(62.74 - 116.06)	Buy

PAYX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	148.5	Sell
20-day SMA:	149.1	Sell
50-day SMA:	146.29	Sell
200-day SMA:	135.74	Buy
8-day EMA:	147.36	Sell
20-day EMA:	148.31	Sell
50-day EMA:	146.8	Sell
200-day EMA:	137.95	Buy

ROOT Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	137.59	Buy
20-day SMA:	126.37	Buy
50-day SMA:	103.59	Buy
200-day SMA:	69.6	Buy
8-day EMA:	137.15	Buy
20-day EMA:	126.75	Buy
50-day EMA:	109.94	Buy
200-day EMA:	75.85	Buy

Paychex Earnings Growth & PAYX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.09 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.36 per share, an increase this year of $0.29 per share, and an increase next year of $0.32 per share.

Root Earnings Growth & ROOT Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.83 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.41 per share, a decrease this year of $0.33 per share, and an increase next year of $2.11 per share.

Paychex Technical Analysis

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Root Technical Analysis

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