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American Electric Power Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
59

AEP
American Electric Power

Last Price:
86.91
Seasonality Move:
0.24%
Sell
42

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
79.60
Seasonality Move:
-3.44%
Buy
59
American Electric Power (AEP) is a Buy

Is American Electric Power a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current American Electric Power [AEP] share price is $88.14. The Score for AEP is 59, which is 18% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AEP 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.
Sell
42
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 $80.57. The Score for MSM is 42, which is 16% 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.

AEP Stock Price Chart

What is American Electric Power's stock price today?

  • The American Electric Power share price today is $88.14
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and AEP is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $80.57
    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.

AEP Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.33 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 48.03 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 1871104 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (87.47 - 90.75) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (81 - 89.22) Buy

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.87 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 38.36 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 137731 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (80.62 - 89.04) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (87.27 - 99.39) Sell

AEP Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 87.77 Buy
20-day SMA: 88.45 Sell
50-day SMA: 88.07 Buy
200-day SMA: 81.71 Buy
8-day EMA: 87.89 Buy
20-day EMA: 88.4 Sell
50-day EMA: 87.77 Buy
200-day EMA: 84.53 Buy

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 80.34 Buy
20-day SMA: 83.31 Sell
50-day SMA: 88.56 Sell
200-day SMA: 95.64 Sell
8-day EMA: 80.54 Buy
20-day EMA: 83.23 Sell
50-day EMA: 87.58 Sell
200-day EMA: 93.14 Sell

American Electric Power Earnings Growth & AEP Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.10 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.40 per share, an increase this year of $0.34 per share, and an increase next year of $0.35 per share.

MSC Industrial Direct Earnings Growth & MSM Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.17 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.33 per share, a decrease this year of $1.39 per share, and an increase next year of $0.55 per share.

American Electric Power 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):