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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Vs. Johnson & Johnson Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
64

VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Last Price:
418.85
Seasonality Move:
12.73%
Sell
27

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:
158.48
Seasonality Move:
5.36%
Buy
64
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is a Buy

Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals [VRTX] share price is $417.50. The Score for VRTX is 64, which is 28% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • VRTX is currently trading in the 60-70% 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
27
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a Sell

Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $157.96. The Score for JNJ is 27, which is 46% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • JNJ 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.

VRTX Stock Price Chart

What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals's stock price today?

  • The Vertex Pharmaceuticals share price today is $417.50
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and VRTX is experiencing slight buying pressure.

JNJ Stock Price Chart

What is Johnson & Johnson's stock price today?

  • The Johnson & Johnson share price today is $157.96
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and JNJ is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

VRTX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -1.4 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 50.53 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 184815 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (410.59 - 425.83) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (374.04 - 432.28) Buy

JNJ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.87 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 49.51 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 6807336 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (156.75 - 161.47) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (152.85 - 160.75) Buy

VRTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 415.22 Buy
20-day SMA: 415.35 Buy
50-day SMA: 423.01 Sell
200-day SMA: 377.63 Buy
8-day EMA: 415.77 Buy
20-day EMA: 416.4 Buy
50-day EMA: 415.61 Buy
200-day EMA: 382.12 Buy

JNJ Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 156.08 Buy
20-day SMA: 158.61 Sell
50-day SMA: 158.79 Sell
200-day SMA: 159.48 Sell
8-day EMA: 156.74 Buy
20-day EMA: 157.8 Buy
50-day EMA: 158.23 Sell
200-day EMA: 159.15 Sell

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & VRTX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.22 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.38 per share, an increase this year of $1.75 per share, and an increase next year of $1.55 per share.

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Growth & JNJ Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.20 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.75 per share, and an increase next year of $0.38 per share.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals 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):

Johnson & Johnson 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):