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Merck & Vs. Johnson & Johnson Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
55

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
127.54
Seasonality Move:
2.98%
Sell
32

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:
149.21
Seasonality Move:
2.06%
Buy
55
Merck & (MRK) is a Buy

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $127.51. The Score for MRK is 55, which is 10% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • MRK 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
32
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a Sell

Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $149.27. The Score for JNJ is 32, which is 36% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • JNJ 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.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

  • The Merck & share price today is $127.51
    The current trend is moderately bearish and MRK is experiencing slight selling pressure.

JNJ Stock Price Chart

What is Johnson & Johnson's stock price today?

  • The Johnson & Johnson share price today is $149.27
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and JNJ is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.72 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 50.3 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -3061271 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (125.83 - 129.61) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (114.67 - 129.41) Buy

JNJ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -1.51 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 47.81 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 2548788 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (145.95 - 153.05) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (151.5 - 161.02) Sell

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 129.1 Sell
20-day SMA: 127.31 Buy
50-day SMA: 126.4 Buy
200-day SMA: 113.68 Buy
8-day EMA: 128.41 Sell
20-day EMA: 127.79 Sell
50-day EMA: 126 Buy
200-day EMA: 116.93 Buy

JNJ Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 147.91 Buy
20-day SMA: 148.14 Buy
50-day SMA: 154.26 Sell
200-day SMA: 157.92 Sell
8-day EMA: 148.48 Buy
20-day EMA: 149.23 Buy
50-day EMA: 152.36 Sell
200-day EMA: 156.98 Sell

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.37 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.09 per share, an increase this year of $7.27 per share, and an increase next year of $1.23 per share.

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Growth & JNJ Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.17 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.13 per share, an increase this year of $0.74 per share, and an increase next year of $0.31 per share.

Merck & Technical Analysis

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

Johnson & Johnson 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):