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Caterpillar Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison
Buy
72
CAT
Caterpillar
Last Price:
390.97
Seasonality Move:
3.95%
Buy
56
MSM
MSC Industrial Direct
Last Price:
87.10
Seasonality Move:
12.29%
Buy
72
Caterpillar (CAT)
is a Buy
Is Caterpillar a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Caterpillar [CAT] share price is $390.96. The Score for CAT is 72, which is 44% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
- CAT 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.
Buy
56
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM)
is a Buy
Is MSC Industrial Direct a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current MSC Industrial Direct [MSM] share price is $86.26. The Score for MSM is 56, which is 12% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
- MSM 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.
CAT Stock Price Chart
What is Caterpillar's stock price today?
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The Caterpillar share price today is $390.96
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.
MSM Stock Price Chart
What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?
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The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $86.26
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish 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): | 10.92 | Buy |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 72.38 | Buy |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | -530039 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (335.38 - 368.8) | Buy |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (327.85 - 356.31) | Buy |
MSM Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | 1.14 | Buy |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 61.42 | Buy |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | 252256 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (78.9 - 84.22) | Buy |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (78.69 - 87.89) | Buy |
CAT Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 372.16 | Buy |
| 20-day SMA: | 353.05 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 345.79 | Buy |
| 200-day SMA: | 333.28 | Buy |
| 8-day EMA: | 373.24 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 359.54 | Buy |
| 50-day EMA: | 349.22 | Buy |
| 200-day EMA: | 327.92 | Buy |
MSM Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 84.41 | Buy |
| 20-day SMA: | 81.4 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 82.19 | Buy |
| 200-day SMA: | 90.28 | Sell |
| 8-day EMA: | 84.21 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 82.58 | Buy |
| 50-day EMA: | 82.27 | Buy |
| 200-day EMA: | 87.55 | Sell |
Caterpillar Earnings Growth & CAT Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.57 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $1.52 per share, and an increase next year of $0.73 per share.
MSC Industrial Direct Earnings Growth & MSM Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.31 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.47 per share, a decrease this year of $1.42 per share, and an increase next year of $0.06 per share.
Caterpillar Technical Analysis
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MSC Industrial Direct Technical Analysis
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