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Amgen Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
57

AMGN
Amgen

Last Price:
311.47
Seasonality Move:
8.62%
Buy
53

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
127.51
Seasonality Move:
2.98%
Buy
57
Amgen (AMGN) is a Buy

Is Amgen a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Amgen [AMGN] share price is $278.38. The Score for AMGN is 57, which is 14% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AMGN 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.
Buy
53
Merck & (MRK) is a Buy

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $128.26. The Score for MRK is 53, which is 6% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • MRK 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.

AMGN Stock Price Chart

What is Amgen's stock price today?

  • The Amgen share price today is $278.38
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and AMGN 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 $128.26
    The current trend is moderately bearish and MRK is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

AMGN Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.12 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 57.64 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 1943119 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (266.22 - 277) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (269.74 - 301.16) Sell

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.85 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 53.78 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -5024173 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (125.84 - 129.96) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (114.23 - 129.37) Buy

AMGN Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 274.02 Buy
20-day SMA: 270.22 Buy
50-day SMA: 274.53 Buy
200-day SMA: 273.81 Buy
8-day EMA: 274.34 Buy
20-day EMA: 272.78 Buy
50-day EMA: 276.03 Buy
200-day EMA: 272.62 Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 129.03 Sell
20-day SMA: 127.33 Buy
50-day SMA: 126.43 Buy
200-day SMA: 113.57 Buy
8-day EMA: 128.67 Sell
20-day EMA: 127.82 Buy
50-day EMA: 125.94 Buy
200-day EMA: 116.83 Buy

Amgen Earnings Growth & AMGN Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.53 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.02 per share, an increase this year of $0.99 per share, and an increase next year of $1.62 per share.

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.37 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.09 per share, an increase this year of $7.27 per share, and an increase next year of $1.23 per share.

Amgen 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):