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The Western Union Vs. Applied Optoelectronics Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
32

WU
The Western Union

Last Price:
11.04
Seasonality Move:
0.67%
Buy
78

AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics

Last Price:
41.91
Seasonality Move:
7.44%
Sell
32
The Western Union (WU) is a Sell

Is The Western Union a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current The Western Union [WU] share price is $11.01. The Score for WU is 32, which is 36% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • WU 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.
Buy
78
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is a Buy

Is Applied Optoelectronics a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Applied Optoelectronics [AAOI] share price is $41.22. The Score for AAOI is 78, which is 56% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AAOI 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.

WU Stock Price Chart

What is The Western Union's stock price today?

  • The The Western Union share price today is $11.01
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and WU is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

AAOI Stock Price Chart

What is Applied Optoelectronics's stock price today?

  • The Applied Optoelectronics share price today is $41.22
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and AAOI is experiencing slight buying pressure.

WU Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.06 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 49.65 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -1359788 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (10.68 - 11.04) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (11.09 - 12.27) Sell

AAOI Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 5.54 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 82.12 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 1316584 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (17.39 - 34.49) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (7.48 - 23.44) Buy

WU Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 10.96 Buy
20-day SMA: 10.83 Buy
50-day SMA: 11.32 Sell
200-day SMA: 12.39 Sell
8-day EMA: 10.97 Buy
20-day EMA: 10.96 Buy
50-day EMA: 11.23 Sell
200-day EMA: 11.99 Sell

AAOI Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 36.09 Buy
20-day SMA: 28.34 Buy
50-day SMA: 20.95 Buy
200-day SMA: 13.85 Buy
8-day EMA: 35.94 Buy
20-day EMA: 30.18 Buy
50-day EMA: 23.13 Buy
200-day EMA: 15.38 Buy

The Western Union Earnings Growth & WU Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.03 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.03 per share, and an increase next year of $0.05 per share.

Applied Optoelectronics Earnings Growth & AAOI Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.43 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.32 per share, and an increase next year of $1.54 per share.

The Western Union 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):

Applied Optoelectronics 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):