SLM Vs. Patterson Companies Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

58

SLM
SLM

Last Price:

27.33

Seasonality Move:

4.25%

Buy

75

PDCO
Patterson Companies

Last Price:

30.98

Seasonality Move:

1.68%

Buy

58

SLM (SLM) is a Buy

Is SLM a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current SLM [SLM] share price is $26.48. The Score for SLM is 58, which is 16% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
SLM 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

75

Patterson Companies (PDCO) is a Buy

Is Patterson Companies a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Patterson Companies [PDCO] share price is $31.40. The Score for PDCO is 75, which is 50% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
PDCO 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.

SLM Stock Price Chart

What is SLM's stock price today?

The SLM share price today is $26.48
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and SLM is experiencing slight buying pressure.

PDCO Stock Price Chart

What is Patterson Companies's stock price today?

The Patterson Companies share price today is $31.40
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and PDCO is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

SLM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.8	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	59.16	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	909574	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(24.04 - 26.94)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(20.81 - 24.69)	Buy

PDCO Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	1.22	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	88.79	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	8444022	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(19.46 - 23.9)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(20.34 - 24.36)	Buy

SLM Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	26.44	Buy
20-day SMA:	25.9	Buy
50-day SMA:	24.01	Buy
200-day SMA:	21.94	Buy
8-day EMA:	26.4	Buy
20-day EMA:	25.82	Buy
50-day EMA:	24.43	Buy
200-day EMA:	21.83	Buy

PDCO Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	23.58	Buy
20-day SMA:	21.81	Buy
50-day SMA:	21.28	Buy
200-day SMA:	23.9	Buy
8-day EMA:	24.43	Buy
20-day EMA:	22.67	Buy
50-day EMA:	21.94	Buy
200-day EMA:	23.78	Buy

SLM Earnings Growth & SLM Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.56 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.16 per share, and an increase next year of $0.30 per share.

Patterson Companies Earnings Growth & PDCO Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.03 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.13 per share, an increase this year of $0.01 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.03 per share.

SLM Technical Analysis

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Patterson Companies Technical Analysis

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Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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