Paychex Vs. Argan Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

35

PAYX
Paychex

Last Price:

$143.34

Seasonality Move:

5.61%

Buy

51

AGX
Argan

Last Price:

$120.22

Seasonality Move:

6.03%

Sell

35

Paychex (PAYX) is a Sell

Is Paychex a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Paychex [PAYX] share price is $143.32. The Score for PAYX is 35, which is 30% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
PAYX 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

51

Argan (AGX) is a Buy

Is Argan a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Argan [AGX] share price is $120.08. The Score for AGX is 51, which is 2% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
AGX 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.

PAYX Stock Price Chart

What is Paychex's stock price today?

The Paychex share price today is $143.32

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 selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

AGX Stock Price Chart

What is Argan's stock price today?

The Argan share price today is $120.08

Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and AGX 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):	0.79	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	40.51	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-2998750	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(145.11 - 153.01)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(141.35 - 149.93)	Sell

AGX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.71	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	45.49	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	275833	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(115.4 - 130.26)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(126.57 - 159.25)	Sell

PAYX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	151.71	Sell
20-day SMA:	148.37	Sell
50-day SMA:	148.56	Sell
200-day SMA:	137.75	Buy
8-day EMA:	150.17	Sell
20-day EMA:	149.4	Sell
50-day EMA:	147.9	Sell
200-day EMA:	139.48	Buy

AGX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	128.17	Sell
20-day SMA:	122.81	Sell
50-day SMA:	134.25	Sell
200-day SMA:	116.12	Buy
8-day EMA:	127.68	Sell
20-day EMA:	126.9	Sell
50-day EMA:	131.79	Sell
200-day EMA:	117.7	Buy

Paychex Earnings Growth & PAYX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.09 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.35 per share, an increase this year of $0.29 per share, and an increase next year of $0.28 per share.

Argan Earnings Growth & AGX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.36 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.13 per share, an increase this year of $2.73 per share, and an increase next year of $0.72 per share.

Paychex Technical Analysis

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Argan Technical Analysis

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