Apple (AAPL) Competitors

In the previous week, Apple had 89 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 341 mentions for Apple and 252 mentions for Alphabet. Apple's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Alphabet's score of 0.78 indicating that Apple is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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 owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by company 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 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 $312.82, suggesting a potential upside of 3.74%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $376.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.11%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Apple.

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 pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Apple pays out 13.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alphabet pays out 6.4% 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 Alphabet has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Apple is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Apple pays out 13.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alphabet pays out 6.4% 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.

67.7% of Apple shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.6% of Alphabet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

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.

In the previous week, Apple had 105 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 341 mentions for Apple and 236 mentions for Alphabet. Apple's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Alphabet's score of 0.83 indicating that Apple is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Apple presently has a consensus target price of $312.82, indicating a potential upside of 3.74%. Alphabet has a consensus target price of $413.13, indicating a potential upside of 13.71%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Apple.

Meta Platforms currently has a consensus target price of $840.60, suggesting a potential upside of 43.60%. Apple has a consensus target price of $312.82, suggesting a potential upside of 3.74%. Given Meta Platforms' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Meta Platforms is more favorable than Apple.

Meta Platforms pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Meta Platforms pays out 7.6% 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. Meta Platforms has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Apple has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Meta Platforms is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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.

In the previous week, Apple had 123 more articles in the media than Meta Platforms. MarketBeat recorded 341 mentions for Apple and 218 mentions for Meta Platforms. Meta Platforms' average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Apple's score of 0.87 indicating that Meta Platforms is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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.

79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of Apple shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.5% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Apple shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

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

Microsoft pays an annual dividend of $3.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Microsoft pays out 21.7% 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. Microsoft has increased its dividend for 23 consecutive years and Apple has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Microsoft is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Microsoft currently has a consensus target price of $561.20, indicating a potential upside of 36.30%. Apple has a consensus target price of $312.82, indicating a potential upside of 3.74%. Given Microsoft's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Microsoft 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.

In the previous week, Apple had 28 more articles in the media than Microsoft. MarketBeat recorded 341 mentions for Apple and 313 mentions for Microsoft. Apple's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Microsoft's score of 0.80 indicating that Apple is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

71.1% of Microsoft shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of Apple shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Microsoft shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Apple shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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.