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Amgen Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
55

AMGN
Amgen

Last Price:
337.30
Seasonality Move:
5.51%
Sell
50

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
117.15
Seasonality Move:
4.08%
Buy
55
Amgen (AMGN) is a Buy

Is Amgen a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Amgen [AMGN] share price is $337.29. The Score for AMGN is 55, which is 10% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AMGN 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.
Sell
50
Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $117.17. The Score for MRK is 50, which is 0% 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.

AMGN Stock Price Chart

What is Amgen's stock price today?

  • The Amgen share price today is $337.29
    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 Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

  • The Merck & share price today is $117.17
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and MRK is experiencing slight buying pressure.

AMGN Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 2.32 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 60.99 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 770395 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (325.41 - 333.51) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (304.52 - 331.96) Buy

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.04 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 50.31 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 7886513 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (115.18 - 117.88) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (116.9 - 130.18) Sell

AMGN Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 333.33 Buy
20-day SMA: 330.24 Buy
50-day SMA: 329.51 Buy
200-day SMA: 301.76 Buy
8-day EMA: 333.54 Buy
20-day EMA: 330.86 Buy
50-day EMA: 326.38 Buy
200-day EMA: 303.31 Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 116.89 Buy
20-day SMA: 116.87 Buy
50-day SMA: 118.04 Sell
200-day SMA: 122.32 Sell
8-day EMA: 117.2 Sell
20-day EMA: 116.9 Buy
50-day EMA: 118.56 Sell
200-day EMA: 119.93 Sell

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 & 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 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):

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):