Apple (AAPL) Competitors

Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Apple pays out 13.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alphabet pays out 6.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Apple has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Apple is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Apple's net margin of 27.15%. Apple's return on equity of 146.69% beat Alphabet's return on equity.

Apple has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

67.7% of Apple shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Alphabet has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Apple. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Apple presently has a consensus price target of $314.85, indicating a potential upside of 10.75%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $376.78, indicating a potential upside of 12.57%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Apple.

In the previous week, Apple had 179 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 358 mentions for Apple and 179 mentions for Alphabet. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Apple's score of 0.66 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Apple's net margin of 27.15%. Apple's return on equity of 146.69% beat Alphabet's return on equity.

Alphabet currently has a consensus target price of $413.13, suggesting a potential upside of 22.45%. Apple has a consensus target price of $314.85, suggesting a potential upside of 10.75%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Apple.

40.0% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of Apple shares are held by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Apple shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Apple has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Apple. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

In the previous week, Apple had 177 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 358 mentions for Apple and 181 mentions for Alphabet. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Apple's score of 0.66 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Alphabet pays out 6.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Apple pays out 13.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Apple has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Apple is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Meta Platforms has a net margin of 32.84% compared to Apple's net margin of 27.15%. Apple's return on equity of 146.69% beat Meta Platforms' return on equity.

Apple has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Meta Platforms. Meta Platforms is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

In the previous week, Apple had 214 more articles in the media than Meta Platforms. MarketBeat recorded 358 mentions for Apple and 144 mentions for Meta Platforms. Meta Platforms' average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Apple's score of 0.66 indicating that Meta Platforms is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

67.7% of Apple shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.5% of Meta Platforms shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Meta Platforms pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Apple pays out 13.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Meta Platforms pays out 7.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Apple has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Meta Platforms has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Meta Platforms is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Apple currently has a consensus target price of $314.85, indicating a potential upside of 10.75%. Meta Platforms has a consensus target price of $840.60, indicating a potential upside of 52.77%. Given Meta Platforms' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Meta Platforms is more favorable than Apple.

Microsoft has a net margin of 39.34% compared to Apple's net margin of 27.15%. Apple's return on equity of 146.69% beat Microsoft's return on equity.

Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Microsoft pays an annual dividend of $3.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Apple pays out 13.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Microsoft pays out 21.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Apple has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Microsoft has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years. Microsoft is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Microsoft. Microsoft is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

67.7% of Apple shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.1% of Microsoft shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Microsoft shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Apple had 16 more articles in the media than Microsoft. MarketBeat recorded 358 mentions for Apple and 342 mentions for Microsoft. Microsoft's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Apple's score of 0.66 indicating that Microsoft is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Apple presently has a consensus price target of $314.85, suggesting a potential upside of 10.75%. Microsoft has a consensus price target of $560.86, suggesting a potential upside of 50.38%. Given Microsoft's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Microsoft is more favorable than Apple.

Apple has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Microsoft has a beta of 1.11, indicating that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.