3M Vs. Applied Optoelectronics Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

56

MMM
3M

Last Price:

$146.99

Seasonality Move:

3.42%

Sell

24

AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics

Last Price:

$16.02

Seasonality Move:

-1.35%

Buy

56

3M (MMM) is a Buy

Is 3M a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current 3M [MMM] share price is $150.24. The Score for MMM is 56, which is 12% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
MMM 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

24

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is a Sell

Is Applied Optoelectronics a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Applied Optoelectronics [AAOI] share price is $17.30. The Score for AAOI is 24, which is 52% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
AAOI 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.

MMM Stock Price Chart

What is 3M's stock price today?

The 3M share price today is $150.24

The current trend is moderately bearish and MMM is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

AAOI Stock Price Chart

What is Applied Optoelectronics's stock price today?

The Applied Optoelectronics share price today is $17.30

Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and AAOI is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MMM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.72	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	55.46	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	2107688	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(146.92 - 151.72)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(128.16 - 146.74)	Buy

AAOI Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-3.49	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	37.31	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	206209	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(19.05 - 28.77)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(20.18 - 35.72)	Sell

MMM Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	149.13	Buy
20-day SMA:	148.84	Buy
50-day SMA:	144.35	Buy
200-day SMA:	127.42	Buy
8-day EMA:	148.52	Buy
20-day EMA:	148.43	Buy
50-day EMA:	144.84	Buy
200-day EMA:	129.94	Buy

AAOI Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	17.44	Sell
20-day SMA:	22.83	Sell
50-day SMA:	28.08	Sell
200-day SMA:	19.35	Sell
8-day EMA:	17.96	Sell
20-day EMA:	21.6	Sell
50-day EMA:	25.53	Sell
200-day EMA:	21.93	Sell

3M Earnings Growth & MMM Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.44 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.27 per share, an increase this year of $0.52 per share, and an increase next year of $0.68 per share.

Applied Optoelectronics Earnings Growth & AAOI Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.39 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.04 per share, an increase this year of $1.54 per share, and an increase next year of $0.66 per share.

3M Technical Analysis

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Applied Optoelectronics Technical Analysis

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