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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
$182.50
$182.82
$99.91
$187.45
$40.34B1.253.31 million shs10 shs
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
$6.38
+1.8%
$6.92
$5.30
$12.15
N/A0.562.87 million shs673,447 shs
Merck KGaA stock logo
MKGAF
Merck KGaA
$157.08
-3.6%
$168.93
$143.46
$186.41
$20.30B0.931,010 shs82 shs
Shiseido Company, Limited stock logo
SSDOY
Shiseido
$26.77
-1.1%
$27.35
$25.44
$51.07
$10.70B0.37120,208 shs52,349 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
-1.88%-4.13%-3.24%-21.72%-12.92%
Merck KGaA stock logo
MKGAF
Merck KGaA
+4.40%+4.14%-4.13%-2.75%-8.09%
Shiseido Company, Limited stock logo
SSDOY
Shiseido
-0.91%+1.42%+2.15%-1.67%-46.16%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
2.8623 of 5 stars
2.83.00.00.01.20.03.8
Merck KGaA stock logo
MKGAF
Merck KGaA
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Shiseido Company, Limited stock logo
SSDOY
Shiseido
1.5343 of 5 stars
0.03.02.50.01.00.02.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
1.67
Reduce$10.5064.58% Upside
Merck KGaA stock logo
MKGAF
Merck KGaA
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Shiseido Company, Limited stock logo
SSDOY
Shiseido
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest ALXN, SSDOY, MKGAF, and GRFS Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/12/2024
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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DowngradeHold ➝ Sell
(Data available from 4/26/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
$6.07B6.65$22.81 per share8.00$53.24 per share3.43
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
$7.13BN/A$0.79 per share8.10$12.61 per shareN/A
Merck KGaA stock logo
MKGAF
Merck KGaA
$22.72B0.89$51.84 per share3.03$212.00 per share0.74
Shiseido Company, Limited stock logo
SSDOY
Shiseido
$6.94B1.54$2.05 per share13.06$11.88 per share2.25

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
$603.40M$11.6059.6413.150.9310.89%23.43%15.06%N/A
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
$131.34MN/A0.004.690.251.84%1.73%0.66%N/A
Merck KGaA stock logo
MKGAF
Merck KGaA
$3.06B$7.0322.3415.57N/A13.47%12.18%6.72%N/A
Shiseido Company, Limited stock logo
SSDOY
Shiseido
$155.11M$0.3968.6519.40N/A2.26%3.42%1.70%N/A

Latest ALXN, SSDOY, MKGAF, and GRFS Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
3/7/2024Q4 2023
Merck KGaA stock logo
MKGAF
Merck KGaA
$2.15$1.99-$0.16$2.53$5.58 billion$5.63 billion
2/9/2024Q4 2023
Shiseido Company, Limited stock logo
SSDOY
Shiseido
N/A$0.02+$0.02$0.02N/A$1.70 billion

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Merck KGaA stock logo
MKGAF
Merck KGaA
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Shiseido Company, Limited stock logo
SSDOY
Shiseido
$0.291.08%N/A74.36%N/A

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
0.19
4.52
3.96
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
1.24
2.83
1.32
Merck KGaA stock logo
MKGAF
Merck KGaA
0.35
1.42
0.89
Shiseido Company, Limited stock logo
SSDOY
Shiseido
0.32
1.29
0.88

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
82.94%
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
N/A
Merck KGaA stock logo
MKGAF
Merck KGaA
0.10%
Shiseido Company, Limited stock logo
SSDOY
Shiseido
0.02%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
4.03%
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
0.19%
Merck KGaA stock logo
MKGAF
Merck KGaA
N/A
Shiseido Company, Limited stock logo
SSDOY
Shiseido
N/A

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
3,837221.02 millionN/AOptionable
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
26,314N/AN/AOptionable
Merck KGaA stock logo
MKGAF
Merck KGaA
62,908129.24 millionN/ANot Optionable
Shiseido Company, Limited stock logo
SSDOY
Shiseido
33,414399.65 millionN/ANot Optionable

ALXN, SSDOY, MKGAF, and GRFS Headlines

SourceHeadline
Beauty Insider: Free Ice Baths This Friday; Hairstylist Loses Kit To Theft; Mind-Bending Makeup For ShiseidoBeauty Insider: Free Ice Baths This Friday; Hairstylist Loses Kit To Theft; Mind-Bending Makeup For Shiseido
nzherald.co.nz - April 19 at 1:56 AM
Yamamay and Shiseido back Project M.A.R.E. for Mediterranean conservationYamamay and Shiseido back Project M.A.R.E. for Mediterranean conservation
fashionunited.in - April 11 at 1:25 PM
Shiseido Company, Limited (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) Short Interest UpdateShiseido Company, Limited (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) Short Interest Update
marketbeat.com - April 10 at 7:30 PM
BellRing Brands gains amid new long idea at HedgeyeBellRing Brands gains amid new long idea at Hedgeye
msn.com - April 1 at 4:48 PM
Short Interest in Shiseido Company, Limited (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) Drops By 58.2%Short Interest in Shiseido Company, Limited (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) Drops By 58.2%
marketbeat.com - March 28 at 11:49 AM
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate III review: My skin felt hydrated, bouncy and not tiredShiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate III review: 'My skin felt hydrated, bouncy and not tired'
sg.style.yahoo.com - March 27 at 12:47 AM
Best hair mask for dry locks: Shiseido FINO Premium Touch becomes a best-seller in the beauty category on AmazonBest hair mask for dry locks: Shiseido FINO Premium Touch becomes a best-seller in the beauty category on Amazon
7news.com.au - March 24 at 11:07 PM
Cosmetics maker Shiseido Group emphasizes commitment to ChinaCosmetics maker Shiseido Group emphasizes commitment to China
chinadaily.com.cn - March 24 at 8:48 AM
Shiseido Again Defeats Suit Over PFAS in bareMinerals ProductsShiseido Again Defeats Suit Over PFAS in bareMinerals Products
news.bloomberglaw.com - March 20 at 8:55 PM
Shiseido: Business Restructuring Plan In The SpotlightShiseido: Business Restructuring Plan In The Spotlight
seekingalpha.com - March 18 at 9:28 AM
Cheaper anti-wrinkle eye cream brands outperform Sulwhasoo, Estee Lauder and Shiseido, Hong Kong watchdog findsCheaper anti-wrinkle eye cream brands outperform Sulwhasoo, Estee Lauder and Shiseido, Hong Kong watchdog finds
msn.com - March 15 at 1:45 PM
Shiseido promotes Alberto Noé to President and CEO EMEAShiseido promotes Alberto Noé to President and CEO EMEA
cosmeticsbusiness.com - March 15 at 1:45 PM
Cheaper anti-wrinkle eye cream brands outperform Sulwhasoo, Estee Lauder, Shiseido, Hong Kong watchdog findsCheaper anti-wrinkle eye cream brands outperform Sulwhasoo, Estee Lauder, Shiseido, Hong Kong watchdog finds
msn.com - March 14 at 7:42 PM
Elevating Beauty: Nicole Tans Vision for Shiseido Asia PacificElevating Beauty: Nicole Tan's Vision for Shiseido Asia Pacific
bangkokpost.com - March 13 at 9:25 AM
Shiseido gets grant for fluid product dispenser with angular indexing mechanism for fasteningShiseido gets grant for fluid product dispenser with angular indexing mechanism for fastening
just-drinks.com - March 4 at 8:39 AM
Shiseido offers early retirement to 1,500 staff as part of ‘transformation plan’Shiseido offers early retirement to 1,500 staff as part of ‘transformation plan’
cosmeticsbusiness.com - March 1 at 11:50 AM
Shiseido offers early retirement for 1,500 employees in JapanShiseido offers early retirement for 1,500 employees in Japan
www3.nhk.or.jp - March 1 at 6:49 AM
Shiseido Offers Early Retirement to 1,500 Employees in JapanShiseido Offers Early Retirement to 1,500 Employees in Japan
uk.movies.yahoo.com - February 29 at 7:31 AM
India Attractive Beauty Mkt for L’Oréal, ShiseidoIndia Attractive Beauty Mkt for L’Oréal, Shiseido
economictimes.indiatimes.com - February 14 at 5:55 PM
Shiseido 2023 profits crash as China slowdown hits salesShiseido 2023 profits crash as China slowdown hits sales
cosmeticsbusiness.com - February 12 at 1:03 PM
Shiseido Earnings Hit by ChinaShiseido Earnings Hit by China
globalcosmeticsnews.com - February 12 at 1:38 AM
Heres what to expect from Shiseidos earningsHere's what to expect from Shiseido's earnings
markets.businessinsider.com - February 9 at 10:15 AM
Shiseido America Completes Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare AcquisitionShiseido America Completes Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Acquisition
beautypackaging.com - February 7 at 1:02 PM
Shiseido Americas Completes Acquisition of Dr. Dennis Gross SkincareShiseido Americas Completes Acquisition of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
finance.yahoo.com - February 6 at 8:11 AM

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

Company Descriptions

Alexion Pharmaceuticals logo

Alexion Pharmaceuticals

NASDAQ:ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and commercializes various therapeutic products. The company offers ULTOMIRIS for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS); and SOLIRIS for the treatment of PNH, aHUS, generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). It also provides Strensiq for patients with hypophosphatasia; Kanuma (sebelipase alfa) for the treatment of patients with lysosomal acid lipase deficiency; and Andexxa, a reversal agent for patients treated with rivaroxaban or apixaban. In addition, the company is developing ALXN1210 (Intravenous) that is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of gMG, NMOSD, ALS, COVID-19, and HSCT-TMA; ALXN1210 (Subcutaneous), which is in Phase III clinical trials for PNH and aHUS; ALXN1820 that is in Phase I clinical trial, a therapeutic antagonist of properdin; and ALXN1720, which is in Phase I clinical trial for the treatment of disease states involving dysregulated terminal complement activity. Further, it is developing ALXN1840 that is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of Wilson disease; ALXN1830, which are in Phase I clinical trials for neonatal Fc receptor; ALXN2040 and ALXN2050 to treat diseases associated with dysregulation of the complement alternative pathway; ALXN1850, an enzyme replacement therapy; ALXN2060 for treating transthyretin amyloidosis; and ALXN2075 for treatment of relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The company serves distributors, pharmacies, hospital, hospital buying groups, and other healthcare providers in the United States and internationally. Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has collaboration and license agreement with Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.; and agreements with Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Zealand Pharma A/S, Caelum Biosciences, Inc., Stealth BioTherapeutics Corp., and Affibody AB. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Grifols logo

Grifols

NASDAQ:GRFS
Grifols, S.A. operates as a plasma therapeutic company in Spain, the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company provides immunoglobulin to treat immunodeficiencies; albumin used to restore circulatory volume and protein loss in pathophysiological conditions, such as liver cirrhosis, cardiocirculatory failure, trauma and severe burns; alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor, a plasma protein, used to treat a genetic disease known as alpha-1; factorVIII/von Willerbrand factor and factor IX, clotting factors for the treatment of hemophilia A and von Willebrand's disease, as well as hemophilia B; antithrombin III to treat hereditary antithrombin deficiency; Fostamatinib, a spleen tyrosine kinase inhibitor; combination of fibrinogen and enzyme thrombin that acts as a biological sealant to control surgical bleeding; and plasma exchange with albumin used to treat Alzheimer's disease. It markets diagnostic testing equipment, reagents, and other equipment; biological products; manufactures and sells plasma to third parties; and involves in research activities, as well as markets pharmaceutical products for hospital pharmacies. In addition, the company offers Yimmugo PID, an immunology drug; and Yimmugo ITP, a hematology drug. Further, it develops Xembify Pre-filled syringes, FlexBag, and Prolastin vials; Xembify Biweekly dosing, Prolastin-C, Fostamatinib2, and VISTASEAL which are in Phase IV development stage; Xembify, Albumin 20% and 5%, Fibrinogen, Trimodulin, Cytotec pregnancy, and AMBAR-Next in Phase III development stage; and AKST4290 that is in Phase II clinical development. Additionally, it offers recIG, Alpha-1 AT in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, ATIII, GIGA 2339, GIGA564, and OSIG. It has collaboration agreements with Canadian Blood Services for the processing of other plasma-derived products and with GIANT; and GigaGen to develop recombinant polyclonal immunoglobulin therapies. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.
Merck KGaA logo

Merck KGaA

OTCMKTS:MKGAF
Merck KGaA operates as a science and technology company in Germany. It operates through Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics segments. The company's Life Science segment offers tools, chemicals, and equipment for academic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as industrial sector. This segment provides drug manufacturers with process development expertise and technologies, such as continuous bioprocessing; testing kits and services; reagents and services; testing solutions that analyze air, water, and soil; and testing and tools, as well as products that help test nutritional value and identify quality inconsistencies. Its Healthcare segment discovers, develops, manufacturers, and markets prescription drugs and biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of oncology, neurology and immunology, fertility, endocrinology, as well as cardiovascular, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and multiple sclerosis; general medicines; and injection device and disease monitoring software. The Electronics segment supplies materials for the semiconductor and display industries and surface design, such as delivery systems and services, as well as surface solutions, including cosmetics, effect pigments, and functional solutions. In addition, it has in-licensing agreement with Debiopharm International SA for developing and commercializing drug candidates for the treatment of head and neck cancer; Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. for developing, manufacturing, and commercializing drug candidates for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer; and Abbisko Therapeutics Co. Ltd. for developing and commercializing of drug candidates for the treatment of tenosynovial giant cell tumor, as well as license and collaboration agreement with Merck KGaA to discover two targeted protein degraders against critical oncogenic proteins. The company was founded in 1668 and is headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany. Merck KGaA operates as a subsidiary of E. Merck KGaA.
Shiseido logo

Shiseido

OTCMKTS:SSDOY
Shiseido Company, Limited engages in the production and sale of cosmetics in Japan and internationally. The company offers fragrances; and skincare and makeup products. It also engages in the restaurant and food, and retail businesses; and operates beauty salons. In addition, the company operates and supports SABFA, a professional hair makeup training school. Further, it offers childcare facilities. The company sells its products through department, specialized cosmetic, drug, and general merchandise stores. Shiseido Company, Limited was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.