Quest Diagnostics Vs. Encore Wire Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

51

DGX
Quest Diagnostics

Last Price:

144.41

Seasonality Move:

3.29%

Buy

58

WIRE
Encore Wire

Last Price:

280.51

Seasonality Move:

3.85%

Buy

51

Quest Diagnostics (DGX) is a Buy

Is Quest Diagnostics a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Quest Diagnostics [DGX] share price is $144.34. The Score for DGX is 51, which is 2% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
DGX 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.

Buy

58

Encore Wire (WIRE) is a Buy

Is Encore Wire a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Encore Wire [WIRE] share price is $280.57. The Score for WIRE is 58, which is 16% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
WIRE 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.

DGX Stock Price Chart

What is Quest Diagnostics's stock price today?

The Quest Diagnostics share price today is $144.34
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and DGX is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

WIRE Stock Price Chart

What is Encore Wire's stock price today?

The Encore Wire share price today is $280.57
The current trend is moderately bullish and WIRE is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

DGX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	2.76	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	68.66	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	1286160	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(130.8 - 140.66)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(126.43 - 137.01)	Buy

WIRE Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	3.64	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	57.32	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-155601	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(280.13 - 285.99)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(217.25 - 271.09)	Buy

DGX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	140.03	Buy
20-day SMA:	137.79	Buy
50-day SMA:	132.89	Buy
200-day SMA:	131.15	Buy
8-day EMA:	140.63	Buy
20-day EMA:	137.76	Buy
50-day EMA:	134.3	Buy
200-day EMA:	132.87	Buy

WIRE Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	281.08	Sell
20-day SMA:	281.83	Sell
50-day SMA:	265.09	Buy
200-day SMA:	212.3	Buy
8-day EMA:	281.24	Sell
20-day EMA:	279.56	Buy
50-day EMA:	267.06	Buy
200-day EMA:	223.47	Buy

Quest Diagnostics Earnings Growth & DGX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.12 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.19 per share, an increase this year of $0.11 per share, and an increase next year of $0.63 per share.

Encore Wire Earnings Growth & WIRE Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.54 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.55 per share, a decrease this year of $2.53 per share, and an increase next year of $1.50 per share.

Quest Diagnostics Technical Analysis

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Encore Wire Technical Analysis

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