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Merck & Vs. Johnson & Johnson Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
33

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
101.60
Seasonality Move:
2.47%
Sell
47

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:
154.51
Seasonality Move:
0.86%
Sell
33
Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $101.16. The Score for MRK is 33, which is 34% 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.
Sell
47
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a Sell

Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $155.78. The Score for JNJ is 47, which is 6% 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 $101.16
    The current trend is relatively stagnant 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 $155.78
    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 slight selling pressure.

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.29 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 47.35 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 16531815 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (98.23 - 104.29) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (104.41 - 121.45) Sell

JNJ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -1.74 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 45.68 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -3897073 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (153.7 - 161.26) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (154.58 - 164.6) Sell

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 98.18 Buy
20-day SMA: 100.22 Buy
50-day SMA: 106.93 Sell
200-day SMA: 120.29 Sell
8-day EMA: 99.18 Buy
20-day EMA: 100.68 Buy
50-day EMA: 105.6 Sell
200-day EMA: 114.52 Sell

JNJ Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 154.15 Buy
20-day SMA: 156.07 Sell
50-day SMA: 160.03 Sell
200-day SMA: 155.8 Sell
8-day EMA: 154.82 Buy
20-day EMA: 156.15 Sell
50-day EMA: 158.4 Sell
200-day EMA: 157.56 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 $6.36 per share, and an increase next year of $1.75 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):