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Aug 06, 2020
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY, $61.31) Q2 earnings exceed expectations

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY, $61.31) Q2 earnings exceed expectations

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. reported second quarter earnings that exceeded analysts’ expectations.  The pharmaceutical company also raised its full-year earnings outlook.

The company's non-GAAP earnings for the three months ending June came in at $1.63 per share, ahead of the Street consensus estimate of $1.48 per share . The figure is +38.1% higher from the year-ago quarter.  

Revenues surged +61% to $10.13 billion, beating analysts' forecasts of $9.97 billion.

Looking ahead, Bristol-Myers said it projects its full-year non-GAAP earnings in the range of $6.10 to $6.25 per share, compared to a prior forecast of $6.00 to $6.20. It sees revenues in the range of $40.5 billion to $42 billion.

According to Tickeron's analysis, BMY's 10-day Moving Average crossed above its 50-day Moving Average on July 24, 2020

This price move may be construed as a buy signal, indicating that the trend is shifting higher. In 10 of 13 cases where BMY's 10-day Moving Average crossed above its 50-day Moving Average, its price rose further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 77%.

Current price $61.17 crossed the support line at $60.92 and is trading between $63.29 support and $60.92 support lines. Throughout the month of 07/06/20 - 08/05/20, the price experienced a -0.83% Downtrend, while the week of 07/29/20 - 08/05/20 shows a +0.91% Uptrend.

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) just turned positive. Considering data from situations where BMY's MACD histogram became positive, in 29 of 44 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 66%.

The price moved above its 50-day Moving Average, which indicates a change from a Downtrend to an Uptrend. In 25 of 36 similar backtested cases where BMY's price crossed above its 50-day Moving Average, its price rose further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 69%.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BMY advanced for three days, in 223 of 346 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 64%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Indicator may be shifting from an Uptrend to a Downtrend. In 35 of 67 cases where BMY's Stochastic indicator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued Downtrend are 52%.

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 29, 2020. Traders may consider selling the ticker, shorting the ticker, or exploring put options. In 47 of 77 cases where BMY's Momentum Indicator fell below the 0 level, its price fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued Downtrend are 61%.

The 50-day Moving Average crossing below its 200-day Moving Average indicates a sell signal, due to the trend repositioning lower. In 2 of 4 cases where BMY's 50-day Moving Average crossed below its 200-day Moving Average, its price fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued Downtrend are 50%.

The higher Bollinger Band was broken -- a price fall is expected as the ticker heads toward the middle band, which invites the trader to consider selling or shorting the ticker, or exploring put options. In 19 of 40 cases where BMY's price broke its higher Bollinger Band, its price dropped further during the following month. The odds of a continued Downtrend are 47%.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

Tickeron has a positive outlook on this ticker and predicts a further increase by more than 4.00% within the next month with a likelihood of 88%. During the last month, the daily ratio of advancing to declining volumes was 1.68 to 1.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 3 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.71) is normal, around the industry mean (2.64). P/E Ratio (73.78) is within average values for comparable stocks, (147.98). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.05) is also within normal values, averaging (34.43). BMY's Dividend Yield (2.62) is considerably higher than the industry average of (0.26). P/S Ratio (4.06) is also within normal values, averaging (227.23).

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 4 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 52 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. BMY’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 55 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. BMY’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 95, placing this stock worse than average.

 

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BMY in downward trend: price dove below 50-day moving average on May 26, 2026

BMY moved below its 50-day moving average on May 26, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 42 similar past instances, the stock price decreased further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on June 18, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on BMY as a result. In of 92 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for BMY turned negative on June 17, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 49 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 49 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where BMY declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator for BMY entered a downward trend on June 05, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where BMY's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 33 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BMY advanced for three days, in of 296 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

BMY may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (5.495) is normal, around the industry mean (19.503). P/E Ratio (15.126) is within average values for comparable stocks, (25.855). BMY's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (171.157) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (15.650). Dividend Yield (0.046) settles around the average of (0.032) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.273) is also within normal values, averaging (3.885).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. BMY’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. BMY’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 66, placing this stock worse than average.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Eli Lilly & Co (NYSE:LLY), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), ABBVIE (NYSE:ABBV), Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK), AstraZeneca PLC (NYSE:AZN), Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN), Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD), Pfizer (NYSE:PFE), Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY), Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB).

Industry description

The Major Pharmaceuticals industry includes companies that are involved in various processes of creating drugs to treat/prevent diseases. These companies engage in research, testing and manufacturing, as well as the distribution of pharmaceuticals into markets. Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co., Inc., Pfizer Inc. and Novartis are among the largest companies in this category.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Pharmaceuticals: Major Industry is 179.55B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 72.83K to 979.64B. LLY holds the highest valuation in this group at 979.64B. The lowest valued company is CRXTQ at 72.83K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Pharmaceuticals: Major Industry was 1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 8%, and the average quarterly price growth was 2%. SCLX experienced the highest price growth at 38%, while LLY experienced the biggest fall at -5%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Pharmaceuticals: Major Industry was 118%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 159% and the average quarterly volume growth was -9%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 23
P/E Growth Rating: 62
Price Growth Rating: 48
SMR Rating: 52
Profit Risk Rating: 66
Seasonality Score: 11 (-100 ... +100)
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