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MSC Industrial Direct Vs. First Solar Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
51

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
78.51
Seasonality Move:
-3.44%
Buy
52

FSLR
First Solar

Last Price:
231.66
Seasonality Move:
5.16%
Buy
51
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is a Buy

Is MSC Industrial Direct a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current MSC Industrial Direct [MSM] share price is $78.51. The Score for MSM is 51, which is 2% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • MSM 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
52
First Solar (FSLR) is a Buy

Is First Solar a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current First Solar [FSLR] share price is $231.11. The Score for FSLR is 52, which is 4% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • FSLR 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.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $78.51
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MSM is experiencing slight selling pressure.

FSLR Stock Price Chart

What is First Solar's stock price today?

  • The First Solar share price today is $231.11
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and FSLR is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.37 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 38.65 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -209547 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (78.62 - 84.92) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (85.07 - 98.77) Sell

FSLR Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -3.72 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 42.23 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 3663454 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (241.87 - 284.05) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (150.39 - 242.65) Buy

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 79.14 Sell
20-day SMA: 80.9 Sell
50-day SMA: 86.73 Sell
200-day SMA: 95.04 Sell
8-day EMA: 79.2 Sell
20-day EMA: 81.06 Sell
50-day EMA: 85.47 Sell
200-day EMA: 92.18 Sell

FSLR Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 238.97 Sell
20-day SMA: 260.42 Sell
50-day SMA: 231.67 Sell
200-day SMA: 175.3 Buy
8-day EMA: 236.84 Sell
20-day EMA: 247.6 Sell
50-day EMA: 233.74 Sell
200-day EMA: 191.63 Buy

MSC Industrial Direct Earnings Growth & MSM Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.30 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.44 per share, a decrease this year of $1.41 per share, and an increase next year of $0.17 per share.

First Solar Earnings Growth & FSLR Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $1.81 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.99 per share, an increase this year of $5.77 per share, and an increase next year of $8.42 per share.

MSC Industrial Direct 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):

First Solar 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):