BSX
64
-3
NWSA
62
-7
COST
57
-6
AMT
37
3
EXC
54
3
JNPR
50
-6
MLM
45
-5
EXPD
43
-4
GE
61
-3
ECL
55
-2
FIS
51
-4
THC
60
-5
PG
50
2
LRCX
37
-9
CAG
24
-3
MRK
17
-5
DLTR
38
-4
CAH
48
-6
STZ
52
-6
AEP
54
6
BSX
64
-3
NWSA
62
-7
COST
57
-6
AMT
37
3
EXC
54
3
JNPR
50
-6
MLM
45
-5
EXPD
43
-4
GE
61
-3
ECL
55
-2
FIS
51
-4
THC
60
-5
PG
50
2
LRCX
37
-9
CAG
24
-3
MRK
17
-5
DLTR
38
-4
CAH
48
-6
STZ
52
-6
AEP
54
6
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Merck & Vs. Johnson & Johnson Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
17

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
96.29
Seasonality Move:
3.3%
Sell
41

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:
154.00
Seasonality Move:
1.76%
Sell
17
Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $96.31. The Score for MRK is 17, which is 66% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MRK is currently trading in the 10-20% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing an extreme reading that indicates risk could be especially high.
Sell
41
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a Sell

Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $154.00. The Score for JNJ is 41, which is 18% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • JNJ is currently trading in the 40-50% 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 $96.31
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MRK is experiencing slight buying pressure.

JNJ Stock Price Chart

What is Johnson & Johnson's stock price today?

  • The Johnson & Johnson share price today is $154.00
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and JNJ is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -3.16 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 22.39 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 1039917 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (99.85 - 107.91) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (106.3 - 123.08) Sell

JNJ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.41 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 35.47 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 8402409 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (155.56 - 163.56) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (153.25 - 164.93) Sell

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 99.66 Sell
20-day SMA: 102.35 Sell
50-day SMA: 109 Sell
200-day SMA: 121.14 Sell
8-day EMA: 99.3 Sell
20-day EMA: 102.29 Sell
50-day EMA: 107.51 Sell
200-day EMA: 115.51 Sell

JNJ Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 154.61 Sell
20-day SMA: 158.62 Sell
50-day SMA: 161.35 Sell
200-day SMA: 155.88 Sell
8-day EMA: 154.65 Sell
20-day EMA: 157.37 Sell
50-day EMA: 159.43 Sell
200-day EMA: 157.75 Sell

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.98 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $6.44 per share, and an increase next year of $1.70 per share.

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Growth & JNJ Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.48 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.04 per share, and an increase next year of $0.67 per share.

Merck & Technical Analysis

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

Johnson & Johnson Technical Analysis

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