Novavax Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

25

NVAX
Novavax

Last Price:

3.95

Seasonality Move:

32.65%

Buy

58

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:

131.00

Seasonality Move:

2.29%

Sell

25

Novavax (NVAX) is a Sell

Is Novavax a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Novavax [NVAX] share price is $3.95. The Score for NVAX is 25, which is 50% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
NVAX 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.

Buy

58

Merck & (MRK) is a Buy

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $130.72. The Score for MRK is 58, which is 16% 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.

NVAX Stock Price Chart

What is Novavax's stock price today?

The Novavax share price today is $3.95
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and NVAX is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

The Merck & share price today is $130.72
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and MRK is experiencing slight selling pressure.

NVAX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.2	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	36.45	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-1824349	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(4.06 - 4.66)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(4.11 - 5.27)	Sell

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.52	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	67.69	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-378410	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(124.85 - 129.55)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(112.38 - 128.76)	Buy

NVAX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	4.02	Sell
20-day SMA:	4.27	Sell
50-day SMA:	4.69	Sell
200-day SMA:	6.02	Sell
8-day EMA:	4.08	Sell
20-day EMA:	4.26	Sell
50-day EMA:	4.52	Sell
200-day EMA:	7.07	Sell

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	126.62	Buy
20-day SMA:	127.5	Buy
50-day SMA:	126.19	Buy
200-day SMA:	113	Buy
8-day EMA:	127.4	Buy
20-day EMA:	126.81	Buy
50-day EMA:	125.16	Buy
200-day EMA:	116.18	Buy

Novavax Earnings Growth & NVAX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $1.54 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $3.38 per share, and an increase next year of $0.10 per share.

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.39 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.04 per share, an increase this year of $7.24 per share, and an increase next year of $1.21 per share.

Novavax Technical Analysis

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Merck & Technical Analysis

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