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Merck & Vs. Applied Optoelectronics Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
22

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
99.85
Seasonality Move:
3.55%
Buy
79

AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics

Last Price:
35.49
Seasonality Move:
12.15%
Sell
22
Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $97.44. The Score for MRK is 22, which is 56% 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.
Buy
79
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is a Buy

Is Applied Optoelectronics a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Applied Optoelectronics [AAOI] share price is $34.07. The Score for AAOI is 79, which is 58% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AAOI is currently trading in the 70-80% 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 $97.44
    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 slight selling pressure.

AAOI Stock Price Chart

What is Applied Optoelectronics's stock price today?

  • The Applied Optoelectronics share price today is $34.07
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and AAOI is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -3.16 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 29.19 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -2905386 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (98.46 - 106.08) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (105.2 - 122.3) Sell

AAOI Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 3.8 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 80.42 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 6490790 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (15.55 - 26.89) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (7.86 - 19.52) Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 97.88 Sell
20-day SMA: 100.91 Sell
50-day SMA: 107.84 Sell
200-day SMA: 120.69 Sell
8-day EMA: 98.04 Sell
20-day EMA: 100.88 Sell
50-day EMA: 106.31 Sell
200-day EMA: 114.96 Sell

AAOI Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 28.63 Buy
20-day SMA: 21.99 Buy
50-day SMA: 18.07 Buy
200-day SMA: 13.31 Buy
8-day EMA: 28.06 Buy
20-day EMA: 23.85 Buy
50-day EMA: 19.16 Buy
200-day EMA: 14 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.

Applied Optoelectronics Earnings Growth & AAOI Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.43 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.32 per share, and an increase next year of $1.54 per share.

Merck & Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
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Applied Optoelectronics Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
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Bollinger Bands (100):