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Amgen (AMGN) Competitors

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Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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AMGN vs. GILD, MRNA, VRTX, ABBV, and AZN

Should you buy Amgen stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Amgen with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Amgen include Gilead Sciences (GILD), Moderna (MRNA), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), AbbVie (ABBV), and Astrazeneca (AZN).

How does Amgen compare to Gilead Sciences?

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) and Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Gilead Sciences had 34 more articles in the media than Amgen. MarketBeat recorded 78 mentions for Gilead Sciences and 44 mentions for Amgen. Amgen's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Gilead Sciences' score of 0.91 indicating that Amgen is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Amgen
37 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Gilead Sciences
44 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Amgen pays an annual dividend of $10.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Gilead Sciences pays an annual dividend of $3.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Amgen pays out 70.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Gilead Sciences pays out 44.7% 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. Amgen has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Gilead Sciences has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Amgen is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Amgen$36.75B4.98$7.71B$14.3723.61
Gilead Sciences$29.44B5.67$8.51B$7.3418.31

Amgen has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gilead Sciences has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

Amgen currently has a consensus target price of $355.19, indicating a potential upside of 4.68%. Gilead Sciences has a consensus target price of $156.93, indicating a potential upside of 16.80%. Given Gilead Sciences' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Gilead Sciences is more favorable than Amgen.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Amgen
2 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.48
Gilead Sciences
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Gilead Sciences has a net margin of 30.99% compared to Amgen's net margin of 20.96%. Amgen's return on equity of 137.41% beat Gilead Sciences' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Amgen20.96% 137.41% 13.28%
Gilead Sciences 30.99%48.19%18.28%

76.5% of Amgen shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.7% of Gilead Sciences shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Amgen shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Gilead Sciences 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.

Summary

Amgen and Gilead Sciences tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Amgen compare to Moderna?

Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) and Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Amgen had 28 more articles in the media than Moderna. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for Amgen and 16 mentions for Moderna. Amgen's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Moderna's score of -0.20 indicating that Amgen is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Moderna
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Amgen
37 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

75.3% of Moderna shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.5% of Amgen shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.8% of Moderna shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Amgen shares are owned 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.

Moderna has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Amgen has a beta of 0.44, meaning that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market.

Amgen has a net margin of 20.96% compared to Moderna's net margin of -143.55%. Amgen's return on equity of 137.41% beat Moderna's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Moderna-143.55% -26.64% -19.32%
Amgen 20.96%137.41%13.28%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Moderna$1.94B9.57-$2.82B-$8.15N/A
Amgen$36.75B4.98$7.71B$14.3723.61

Moderna currently has a consensus price target of $35.73, indicating a potential downside of 23.78%. Amgen has a consensus price target of $355.19, indicating a potential upside of 4.68%. Given Amgen's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Amgen is more favorable than Moderna.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Moderna
5 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.84
Amgen
2 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.48

Summary

Amgen beats Moderna on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Amgen compare to Vertex Pharmaceuticals?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) and Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vertex Pharmaceuticals$12.00B9.19$3.95B$16.8625.77
Amgen$36.75B4.98$7.71B$14.3723.61

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 35.51% compared to Amgen's net margin of 20.96%. Amgen's return on equity of 137.41% beat Vertex Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vertex Pharmaceuticals35.51% 23.86% 17.13%
Amgen 20.96%137.41%13.28%

In the previous week, Amgen had 18 more articles in the media than Vertex Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for Amgen and 26 mentions for Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Amgen's score of 1.08 indicating that Vertex Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
21 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Amgen
37 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 0.3, meaning that its stock price is 70% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Amgen has a beta of 0.44, meaning that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market.

91.0% of Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.5% of Amgen shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Amgen shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals presently has a consensus target price of $555.17, suggesting a potential upside of 27.77%. Amgen has a consensus target price of $355.19, suggesting a potential upside of 4.68%. Given Vertex Pharmaceuticals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Vertex Pharmaceuticals is more favorable than Amgen.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
Amgen
2 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.48

Summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals beats Amgen on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Amgen compare to AbbVie?

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) and AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership and valuation.

76.5% of Amgen shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.2% of AbbVie shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Amgen shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of AbbVie shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Amgen$36.75B4.98$7.71B$14.3723.61
AbbVie$61.16B6.24$4.23B$2.03106.41

Amgen has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AbbVie has a beta of 0.32, indicating that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

Amgen has a net margin of 20.96% compared to AbbVie's net margin of 5.79%. Amgen's return on equity of 137.41% beat AbbVie's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Amgen20.96% 137.41% 13.28%
AbbVie 5.79%-576.45%13.39%

In the previous week, AbbVie had 27 more articles in the media than Amgen. MarketBeat recorded 71 mentions for AbbVie and 44 mentions for Amgen. AbbVie's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Amgen's score of 1.08 indicating that AbbVie is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Amgen
37 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AbbVie
54 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Amgen pays an annual dividend of $10.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. AbbVie pays an annual dividend of $6.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Amgen pays out 70.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AbbVie pays out 340.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Amgen has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years and AbbVie has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years. AbbVie is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Amgen presently has a consensus price target of $355.19, indicating a potential upside of 4.68%. AbbVie has a consensus price target of $253.43, indicating a potential upside of 17.32%. Given AbbVie's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe AbbVie is more favorable than Amgen.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Amgen
2 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.48
AbbVie
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

Summary

AbbVie beats Amgen on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Amgen compare to Astrazeneca?

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) and Astrazeneca (NYSE:AZN) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Amgen pays an annual dividend of $10.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Astrazeneca pays an annual dividend of $4.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Amgen pays out 70.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Astrazeneca pays out 65.2% 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. Amgen has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Amgen is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Amgen has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astrazeneca has a beta of 0.26, indicating that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Amgen$36.75B4.98$7.71B$14.3723.61
Astrazeneca$58.74B4.94$10.23B$6.6628.11

76.5% of Amgen shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.4% of Astrazeneca shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Amgen shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Amgen has a net margin of 20.96% compared to Astrazeneca's net margin of 17.19%. Amgen's return on equity of 137.41% beat Astrazeneca's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Amgen20.96% 137.41% 13.28%
Astrazeneca 17.19%30.86%12.68%

In the previous week, Amgen had 33 more articles in the media than Astrazeneca. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for Amgen and 11 mentions for Astrazeneca. Amgen's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Astrazeneca's score of 0.37 indicating that Amgen is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Amgen
37 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Astrazeneca
5 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Amgen currently has a consensus price target of $355.19, suggesting a potential upside of 4.68%. Astrazeneca has a consensus price target of $205.33, suggesting a potential upside of 9.66%. Given Astrazeneca's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Astrazeneca is more favorable than Amgen.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Amgen
2 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.48
Astrazeneca
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

Summary

Amgen beats Astrazeneca on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AMGN vs. The Competition

MetricAmgenMED IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$183.11B$3.37B$6.43B$12.32B
Dividend Yield2.97%2.26%2.76%5.28%
P/E Ratio23.6118.9121.0125.66
Price / Sales4.98329.35615.84111.99
Price / Cash10.04125.1743.4956.67
Price / Book19.927.0910.377.14
Net Income$7.71B$24.45M$3.57B$335.98M
7 Day Performance4.60%5.45%6.01%3.56%
1 Month Performance-1.52%2.43%3.52%2.54%
1 Year Performance24.90%62.98%34.13%35.05%

Amgen Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AMGN
Amgen
3.8923 of 5 stars
$339.30
flat
$355.19
+4.7%
+24.9%$183.11B$36.75B23.6131,500
GILD
Gilead Sciences
4.6323 of 5 stars
$130.54
+0.0%
$156.93
+20.2%
+25.1%$162.08B$29.74B17.7817,000
MRNA
Moderna
1.2891 of 5 stars
$48.49
+6.0%
$35.73
-26.3%
+78.5%$19.22B$1.94BN/A4,700
VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
4.6043 of 5 stars
$429.36
-1.1%
$555.17
+29.3%
-0.3%$108.94B$12.00B25.466,400
ABBV
AbbVie
4.9069 of 5 stars
$212.55
-0.6%
$253.43
+19.2%
+17.7%$375.53B$62.82B104.7157,000

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