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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

What is Amgen's stock price today?

  • The Amgen share price today is $284.26
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and AMGN 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 $131.95
    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 buying pressure.

AMGN Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -1.28 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 55.49 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -1436675 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
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
MACD (12, 26): 1.12 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 74.96 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 3022581 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
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
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
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

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):

Merck & 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):