Merck & Vs. Semtech Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

35

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:

101.60

Seasonality Move:

2.47%

Buy

58

SMTC
Semtech

Last Price:

63.17

Seasonality Move:

9.3%

Sell

35

Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $101.62. The Score for MRK is 35, which is 30% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
MRK 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

58

Semtech (SMTC) is a Buy

Is Semtech a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Semtech [SMTC] share price is $63.11. The Score for SMTC is 58, which is 16% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
SMTC 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.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

The Merck & share price today is $101.62
The current trend is relatively stagnant and MRK is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

SMTC Stock Price Chart

What is Semtech's stock price today?

The Semtech share price today is $63.11
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and SMTC is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-1.94	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	49.05	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	7306774	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(98.23 - 103.89)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(104.2 - 121.18)	Sell

SMTC Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	2.58	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	76.44	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	1557779	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(44.12 - 52.34)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(33.92 - 47.6)	Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	98.58	Buy
20-day SMA:	100.11	Buy
50-day SMA:	106.6	Sell
200-day SMA:	120.17	Sell
8-day EMA:	99.72	Buy
20-day EMA:	100.77	Buy
50-day EMA:	105.45	Sell
200-day EMA:	114.39	Sell

SMTC Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	50.59	Buy
20-day SMA:	48.93	Buy
50-day SMA:	46.21	Buy
200-day SMA:	35.7	Buy
8-day EMA:	52.86	Buy
20-day EMA:	49.68	Buy
50-day EMA:	46.17	Buy
200-day EMA:	37.36	Buy

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 $6.36 per share, and an increase next year of $1.75 per share.

Semtech Earnings Growth & SMTC Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.25 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.02 per share, a decrease this year of $2.67 per share, and an increase next year of $0.66 per share.

Merck & Technical Analysis

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