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Amgen Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison
Sell
47
AMGN
Amgen
Last Price:
284.27
Seasonality Move:
2.64%
Buy
60
MRK
Merck &
Last Price:
131.94
Seasonality Move:
4.02%
Sell
47
Amgen (AMGN)
is a Sell
Is Amgen a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Amgen [AMGN] share price is $284.26. The Score for AMGN is 47, which is 6% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
- AMGN 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.
Buy
60
Merck & (MRK)
is a Buy
Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $131.95. The Score for MRK is 60, which is 20% 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
MRK Stock Price Chart
AMGN Technical Analysis
Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
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MACD (12, 26): | -1.28 | Sell |
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 55.49 | Buy |
Chaikin Money Flow: | -1436675 | - |
Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
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Bollinger Bands (25): | (272.34 - 282.5) | Buy |
Bollinger Bands (100): | (268.61 - 301.05) | Sell |
MRK Technical Analysis
Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
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MACD (12, 26): | 1.12 | Buy |
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 74.96 | Buy |
Chaikin Money Flow: | 3022581 | - |
Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
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Bollinger Bands (25): | (121.91 - 128.23) | Buy |
Bollinger Bands (100): | (105.86 - 125.78) | Buy |
AMGN Moving Averages
Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
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8-day SMA: | 278.88 | Buy |
20-day SMA: | 276.51 | Buy |
50-day SMA: | 290.14 | Sell |
200-day SMA: | 268.34 | Buy |
8-day EMA: | 280.3 | Buy |
20-day EMA: | 279.38 | Buy |
50-day EMA: | 283.57 | Buy |
200-day EMA: | 273.02 | Buy |
MRK Moving Averages
Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
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8-day SMA: | 126.01 | Buy |
20-day SMA: | 124.21 | Buy |
50-day SMA: | 124.56 | Buy |
200-day SMA: | 111.52 | Buy |
8-day EMA: | 127.11 | Buy |
20-day EMA: | 125.38 | Buy |
50-day EMA: | 122.92 | Buy |
200-day EMA: | 113.86 | Buy |
Amgen Earnings Growth & AMGN Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.52 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.21 per share, an increase this year of $1.08 per share, and an increase next year of $1.49 per share.
Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.41 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.07 per share, an increase this year of $7.21 per share, and an increase next year of $1.24 per share.
Amgen Technical Analysis
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