ADTRAN Competitors

ADTRAN (NASDAQ:ADTN) and Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for ADTRAN and Cisco Systems, as provided by MarketBeat.

ADTRAN currently has a consensus target price of $21.3333, suggesting a potential upside of 24.10%. Cisco Systems has a consensus target price of $50.7391, suggesting a potential downside of 1.48%. Given ADTRAN's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe ADTRAN is more favorable than Cisco Systems.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares ADTRAN and Cisco Systems' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

ADTRAN has a beta of 1.4, indicating that its share price is 40% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cisco Systems has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its share price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares ADTRAN and Cisco Systems' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

88.3% of ADTRAN shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.6% of Cisco Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 2.5% of ADTRAN shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Cisco Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

ADTRAN pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Cisco Systems pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. ADTRAN pays out -3,600.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cisco Systems pays out 50.7% 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. ADTRAN has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Cisco Systems has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Cisco Systems is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Cisco Systems beats ADTRAN on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

ADTRAN (NASDAQ:ADTN) and QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for ADTRAN and QUALCOMM, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

ADTRAN currently has a consensus target price of $21.3333, suggesting a potential upside of 24.10%. QUALCOMM has a consensus target price of $165.68, suggesting a potential upside of 24.60%. Given QUALCOMM's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe QUALCOMM is more favorable than ADTRAN.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares ADTRAN and QUALCOMM's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

ADTRAN has a beta of 1.4, meaning that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, QUALCOMM has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares ADTRAN and QUALCOMM's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

88.3% of ADTRAN shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.8% of QUALCOMM shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of ADTRAN shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of QUALCOMM shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

ADTRAN pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. QUALCOMM pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. ADTRAN pays out -3,600.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. QUALCOMM pays out 77.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ADTRAN has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and QUALCOMM has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. ADTRAN is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

QUALCOMM beats ADTRAN on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

ADTRAN (NASDAQ:ADTN) and Palo Alto Networks (NYSE:PANW) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for ADTRAN and Palo Alto Networks, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

ADTRAN currently has a consensus target price of $21.3333, suggesting a potential upside of 24.10%. Palo Alto Networks has a consensus target price of $381.3030, suggesting a potential upside of 8.08%. Given ADTRAN's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe ADTRAN is more favorable than Palo Alto Networks.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares ADTRAN and Palo Alto Networks' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

ADTRAN has a beta of 1.4, suggesting that its share price is 40% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 1.5, suggesting that its share price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares ADTRAN and Palo Alto Networks' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

88.3% of ADTRAN shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of ADTRAN shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

ADTRAN beats Palo Alto Networks on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

ADTRAN (NASDAQ:ADTN) and Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for ADTRAN and Motorola Solutions, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

ADTRAN currently has a consensus target price of $21.3333, suggesting a potential upside of 24.10%. Motorola Solutions has a consensus target price of $181.2727, suggesting a potential downside of 3.29%. Given ADTRAN's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe ADTRAN is more favorable than Motorola Solutions.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares ADTRAN and Motorola Solutions' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

ADTRAN has a beta of 1.4, meaning that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Motorola Solutions has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares ADTRAN and Motorola Solutions' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

88.3% of ADTRAN shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of Motorola Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of ADTRAN shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Motorola Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

ADTRAN pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Motorola Solutions pays an annual dividend of $2.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. ADTRAN pays out -3,600.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Motorola Solutions pays out 38.2% 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. ADTRAN has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Motorola Solutions has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. ADTRAN is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

ADTRAN (NASDAQ:ADTN) and F5 Networks (NASDAQ:FFIV) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for ADTRAN and F5 Networks, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

ADTRAN currently has a consensus target price of $21.3333, suggesting a potential upside of 24.10%. F5 Networks has a consensus target price of $195.1765, suggesting a potential downside of 6.37%. Given ADTRAN's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe ADTRAN is more favorable than F5 Networks.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares ADTRAN and F5 Networks' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

F5 Networks has higher revenue and earnings than ADTRAN. ADTRAN is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than F5 Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

ADTRAN has a beta of 1.4, suggesting that its share price is 40% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, F5 Networks has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its share price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares ADTRAN and F5 Networks' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

88.3% of ADTRAN shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.7% of F5 Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of ADTRAN shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of F5 Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

F5 Networks beats ADTRAN on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

ADTRAN (NASDAQ:ADTN) and Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for ADTRAN and Ciena, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

ADTRAN currently has a consensus target price of $21.3333, suggesting a potential upside of 24.10%. Ciena has a consensus target price of $59.0278, suggesting a potential upside of 9.62%. Given ADTRAN's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe ADTRAN is more favorable than Ciena.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares ADTRAN and Ciena's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

ADTRAN has a beta of 1.4, suggesting that its share price is 40% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ciena has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares ADTRAN and Ciena's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

88.3% of ADTRAN shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.0% of Ciena shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of ADTRAN shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Ciena shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Ciena beats ADTRAN on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.