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Caterpillar Vs. Applied Optoelectronics Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
55

CAT
Caterpillar

Last Price:
389.72
Seasonality Move:
6.43%
Buy
79

AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics

Last Price:
35.49
Seasonality Move:
12.15%
Buy
55
Caterpillar (CAT) is a Buy

Is Caterpillar a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Caterpillar [CAT] share price is $381.50. The Score for CAT is 55, which is 10% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • CAT 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
79
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is a Buy

Is Applied Optoelectronics a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Applied Optoelectronics [AAOI] share price is $34.07. The Score for AAOI is 79, which is 58% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AAOI is currently trading in the 70-80% 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.

CAT Stock Price Chart

What is Caterpillar's stock price today?

  • The Caterpillar share price today is $381.50
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and CAT is experiencing slight selling pressure.

AAOI Stock Price Chart

What is Applied Optoelectronics's stock price today?

  • The Applied Optoelectronics share price today is $34.07
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and AAOI is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

CAT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.21 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 45.75 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -397157 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (379.59 - 397.45) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (335.66 - 387.4) Buy

AAOI Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 3.8 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 80.42 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 6490790 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (15.55 - 26.89) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (7.86 - 19.52) Buy

CAT Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 387.04 Sell
20-day SMA: 388.05 Sell
50-day SMA: 383.56 Sell
200-day SMA: 352.14 Buy
8-day EMA: 385.93 Sell
20-day EMA: 387.6 Sell
50-day EMA: 380.62 Buy
200-day EMA: 347.58 Buy

AAOI Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 28.63 Buy
20-day SMA: 21.99 Buy
50-day SMA: 18.07 Buy
200-day SMA: 13.31 Buy
8-day EMA: 28.06 Buy
20-day EMA: 23.85 Buy
50-day EMA: 19.16 Buy
200-day EMA: 14 Buy

Caterpillar Earnings Growth & CAT Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.03 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $1.28 per share, and an increase next year of $0.23 per share.

Applied Optoelectronics Earnings Growth & AAOI Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.43 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.32 per share, and an increase next year of $1.54 per share.

Caterpillar Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

Applied Optoelectronics Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
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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):