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Albemarle Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison
Sell
36
ALB
Albemarle
Last Price:
95.01
Seasonality Move:
5.3%
Buy
51
MSM
MSC Industrial Direct
Last Price:
77.66
Seasonality Move:
14.2%
Sell
36
Albemarle (ALB)
is a Sell
Is Albemarle a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Albemarle [ALB] share price is $93.96. The Score for ALB is 36, which is 28% 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.
Buy
51
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM)
is a Buy
Is MSC Industrial Direct a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current MSC Industrial Direct [MSM] share price is $80.84. The Score for MSM is 51, which is 2% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
- MSM 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.
ALB Stock Price Chart
MSM Stock Price Chart
What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?
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The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $80.84
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MSM is experiencing slight buying pressure.
ALB Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | 1.53 | Buy |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 48.5 | Sell |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | -1244878 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (90.11 - 100.53) | Sell |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (83.73 - 104.01) | Buy |
MSM Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | -0.22 | Sell |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 43.61 | Sell |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | 381096 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (81.58 - 85.4) | Sell |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (78.95 - 84.89) | Sell |
ALB Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 96.88 | Sell |
| 20-day SMA: | 97.1 | Sell |
| 50-day SMA: | 90.04 | Buy |
| 200-day SMA: | 108.47 | Sell |
| 8-day EMA: | 96.31 | Sell |
| 20-day EMA: | 95.81 | Sell |
| 50-day EMA: | 93.69 | Buy |
| 200-day EMA: | 111.27 | Sell |
MSM Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 82.44 | Sell |
| 20-day SMA: | 83.19 | Sell |
| 50-day SMA: | 81.95 | Sell |
| 200-day SMA: | 88.71 | Sell |
| 8-day EMA: | 82.01 | Sell |
| 20-day EMA: | 82.48 | Sell |
| 50-day EMA: | 82.52 | Sell |
| 200-day EMA: | 86.79 | Sell |
Albemarle Earnings Growth & ALB Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $1.21 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $21.52 per share, and an increase next year of $4.05 per share.
MSC Industrial Direct Earnings Growth & MSM Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.49 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $1.43 per share, and an increase next year of $0.03 per share.
Albemarle Technical Analysis
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MSC Industrial Direct Technical Analysis
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