Merck & Vs. AbbVie Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

27

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:

98.55

Seasonality Move:

3.3%

Sell

33

ABBV
AbbVie

Last Price:

171.05

Seasonality Move:

4.77%

Sell

27

Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $100.73. The Score for MRK is 27, which is 46% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
MRK is currently trading in the 20-30% 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

33

AbbVie (ABBV) is a Sell

Is AbbVie a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current AbbVie [ABBV] share price is $174.43. The Score for ABBV is 33, which is 34% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
ABBV 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.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

The Merck & share price today is $100.73
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MRK is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

ABBV Stock Price Chart

What is AbbVie's stock price today?

The AbbVie share price today is $174.43
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and ABBV is experiencing slight selling pressure.

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-2.74	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	30.91	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-8020778	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(102.26 - 109.12)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(107.75 - 124.33)	Sell

ABBV Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.17	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	27.9	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-8206729	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(187.05 - 200.41)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(176.83 - 198.55)	Sell

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	101.66	Sell
20-day SMA:	104.78	Sell
50-day SMA:	110.55	Sell
200-day SMA:	121.6	Sell
8-day EMA:	102.07	Sell
20-day EMA:	104.47	Sell
50-day EMA:	109.18	Sell
200-day EMA:	116.23	Sell

ABBV Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	198.15	Sell
20-day SMA:	193.67	Sell
50-day SMA:	194.29	Sell
200-day SMA:	178.74	Sell
8-day EMA:	193.86	Sell
20-day EMA:	194.57	Sell
50-day EMA:	192.91	Sell
200-day EMA:	179.43	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 $6.48 per share, and an increase next year of $1.65 per share.

AbbVie Earnings Growth & ABBV Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.28 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.19 per share, and an increase next year of $1.16 per share.

Merck & Technical Analysis

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AbbVie Technical Analysis

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