PFE
32
2
C
50
2
PYPL
41
-2
FCX
49
2
DHI
68
12
HON
50
-9
DUK
69
5
CA
48
4
ZBH
59
3
M
12
6
LUV
29
-6
ETR
68
3
WHR
50
7
ILMN
38
2
SIG
57
7
ADM
33
5
HCP
66
4
QRVO
56
4
ZION
52
6
TEL
60
3
PFE
32
2
C
50
2
PYPL
41
-2
FCX
49
2
DHI
68
12
HON
50
-9
DUK
69
5
CA
48
4
ZBH
59
3
M
12
6
LUV
29
-6
ETR
68
3
WHR
50
7
ILMN
38
2
SIG
57
7
ADM
33
5
HCP
66
4
QRVO
56
4
ZION
52
6
TEL
60
3
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Merck & Vs. Amgen Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
45

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
117.91
Seasonality Move:
4.61%
Buy
63

AMGN
Amgen

Last Price:
335.80
Seasonality Move:
4.7%
Sell
45
Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $115.86. The Score for MRK is 45, which is 10% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MRK 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.
Buy
63
Amgen (AMGN) is a Buy

Is Amgen a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Amgen [AMGN] share price is $332.45. The Score for AMGN is 63, which is 26% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AMGN is currently trading in the 60-70% 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 $115.86
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and MRK is experiencing slight selling pressure.

AMGN Stock Price Chart

What is Amgen's stock price today?

  • The Amgen share price today is $332.45
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and AMGN is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.66 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 46.56 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -187178 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (114.24 - 117.22) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (117.47 - 130.73) Sell

AMGN Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 1.03 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 56.43 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 624331 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (323.36 - 330.76) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (298.7 - 331.54) Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 116.1 Sell
20-day SMA: 116.19 Sell
50-day SMA: 118.94 Sell
200-day SMA: 121.93 Sell
8-day EMA: 115.89 Sell
20-day EMA: 116.31 Sell
50-day EMA: 118.73 Sell
200-day EMA: 120.04 Sell

AMGN Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 327.88 Buy
20-day SMA: 328.12 Buy
50-day SMA: 327.73 Buy
200-day SMA: 300.12 Buy
8-day EMA: 329.22 Buy
20-day EMA: 328.18 Buy
50-day EMA: 324.49 Buy
200-day EMA: 301.69 Buy

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.

Amgen Earnings Growth & AMGN Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.46 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.41 per share, an increase this year of $0.98 per share, and an increase next year of $1.24 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):

Amgen 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):