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Johnson & Johnson Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
51

JNJ
Johnson & Johnson

Last Price:
164.84
Seasonality Move:
3.72%
Buy
53

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
117.23
Seasonality Move:
4.08%
Buy
51
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a Buy

Is Johnson & Johnson a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Johnson & Johnson [JNJ] share price is $166.15. The Score for JNJ is 51, which is 2% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • JNJ 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
53
Merck & (MRK) is a Buy

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $118.64. The Score for MRK is 53, which is 6% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • MRK 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.

JNJ Stock Price Chart

What is Johnson & Johnson's stock price today?

  • The Johnson & Johnson share price today is $166.15
    The current trend is moderately bullish and JNJ is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

  • The Merck & share price today is $118.64
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and MRK is experiencing slight buying pressure.

JNJ Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 1.82 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 58.26 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -3214558 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (161.21 - 166.73) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (146.76 - 161.58) Buy

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.09 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 56.08 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 170282 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (114.67 - 117.79) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (117.16 - 130.46) Sell

JNJ Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 166.15 Buy
20-day SMA: 165.13 Buy
50-day SMA: 160.39 Buy
200-day SMA: 155.49 Buy
8-day EMA: 166.06 Buy
20-day EMA: 164.7 Buy
50-day EMA: 160.78 Buy
200-day EMA: 156.58 Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 116.43 Buy
20-day SMA: 116.78 Buy
50-day SMA: 118.47 Buy
200-day SMA: 122.19 Sell
8-day EMA: 117.2 Buy
20-day EMA: 116.83 Buy
50-day EMA: 118.68 Sell
200-day EMA: 119.99 Sell

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Growth & JNJ Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.34 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.57 per share, an increase this year of $0.08 per share, and an increase next year of $0.71 per share.

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.13 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.68 per share, an increase this year of $6.78 per share, and an increase next year of $1.62 per share.

Johnson & Johnson Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
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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):

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):