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Albemarle Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
40

ALB
Albemarle

Last Price:
95.99
Seasonality Move:
5.15%
Sell
47

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
82.10
Seasonality Move:
12.14%
Sell
40
Albemarle (ALB) is a Sell

Is Albemarle a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Albemarle [ALB] share price is $96.65. The Score for ALB is 40, which is 20% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • ALB 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.
Sell
47
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is a Sell

Is MSC Industrial Direct a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current MSC Industrial Direct [MSM] share price is $82.42. The Score for MSM is 47, which is 6% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MSM 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.

ALB Stock Price Chart

What is Albemarle's stock price today?

  • The Albemarle share price today is $96.65
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and ALB is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $82.42
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and MSM is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

ALB Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 1.04 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 52.39 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -1375434 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (92.59 - 100.67) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (84.27 - 101.53) Buy

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.55 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 51.45 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 500628 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (80.52 - 85.06) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (78.78 - 84.64) Buy

ALB Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 95.36 Buy
20-day SMA: 97.64 Sell
50-day SMA: 91.54 Buy
200-day SMA: 107.73 Sell
8-day EMA: 96.21 Buy
20-day EMA: 95.87 Buy
50-day EMA: 94.02 Buy
200-day EMA: 110.66 Sell

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 81 Buy
20-day SMA: 82.03 Buy
50-day SMA: 81.94 Buy
200-day SMA: 88.42 Sell
8-day EMA: 81.05 Buy
20-day EMA: 81.73 Buy
50-day EMA: 82.16 Buy
200-day EMA: 86.52 Sell

Albemarle Earnings Growth & ALB Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $1.20 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $21.66 per share, and an increase next year of $3.76 per share.

MSC Industrial Direct Earnings Growth & MSM Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.39 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $1.43 per share, and a decrease next year of $1.03 per share.

Albemarle 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):

MSC Industrial Direct 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):