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Caterpillar Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
59

CAT
Caterpillar

Last Price:
322.00
Seasonality Move:
0.22%
Sell
36

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
78.69
Seasonality Move:
-2.42%
Buy
59
Caterpillar (CAT) is a Buy

Is Caterpillar a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Caterpillar [CAT] share price is $322.40. The Score for CAT is 59, which is 18% 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.
Sell
36
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 $78.72. The Score for MSM is 36, which is 28% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MSM is currently trading in the 30-40% 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.

CAT Stock Price Chart

What is Caterpillar's stock price today?

  • The Caterpillar share price today is $322.40
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and CAT is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $78.72
    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 buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

CAT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -7.1 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 32.04 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 1330224 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (327.38 - 354.46) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (321.77 - 360.23) Sell

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.86 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 30.6 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 925699 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (82.58 - 91.36) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (88.63 - 99.49) Sell

CAT Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 326.64 Sell
20-day SMA: 337.06 Sell
50-day SMA: 347.29 Sell
200-day SMA: 304.52 Buy
8-day EMA: 326.75 Sell
20-day EMA: 334.02 Sell
50-day EMA: 340.44 Sell
200-day EMA: 311.66 Buy

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 82.77 Sell
20-day SMA: 85.57 Sell
50-day SMA: 89.69 Sell
200-day SMA: 96.04 Sell
8-day EMA: 81.97 Sell
20-day EMA: 85 Sell
50-day EMA: 88.97 Sell
200-day EMA: 93.7 Sell

Caterpillar Earnings Growth & CAT Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.56 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.45 per share, an increase this year of $1.06 per share, and an increase next year of $0.99 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.

Caterpillar Technical Analysis

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