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Johnson & Johnson Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
27

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:
158.69
Seasonality Move:
5.36%
Buy
61

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
131.84
Seasonality Move:
4.02%
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.
Buy
61
Merck & (MRK) is a Buy

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $131.75. The Score for MRK is 61, which is 22% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • MRK 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.

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.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

  • The Merck & share price today is $131.75
    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.

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

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.62 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 74.63 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 1536466 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (122.01 - 127.93) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (105.62 - 125.44) 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

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 124.69 Buy
20-day SMA: 123.97 Buy
50-day SMA: 124.29 Buy
200-day SMA: 111.41 Buy
8-day EMA: 125.73 Buy
20-day EMA: 124.69 Buy
50-day EMA: 122.55 Buy
200-day EMA: 113.68 Buy

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.

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 $1.23 per share.

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):

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):