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Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Intel and Broadcom, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Intel currently has a consensus price target of $65.1818, suggesting a potential upside of 10.23%. Broadcom has a consensus price target of $341.5161, suggesting a potential upside of 8.26%. Given Intel's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Intel is more favorable than Broadcom.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

65.0% of Intel shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of Broadcom shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Intel shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Broadcom shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Intel pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $13.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Intel pays out 27.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Broadcom pays out 74.7% 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. Intel has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years and Broadcom has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Broadcom is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Intel and Broadcom's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Intel and Broadcom's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Intel has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its share price is 22% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Broadcom has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Broadcom beats Intel on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for NVIDIA and Broadcom, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

NVIDIA currently has a consensus price target of $348.2222, suggesting a potential downside of 9.43%. Broadcom has a consensus price target of $341.5161, suggesting a potential upside of 8.26%. Given Broadcom's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Broadcom is more favorable than NVIDIA.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

68.9% of NVIDIA shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of Broadcom shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.5% of NVIDIA shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Broadcom shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

NVIDIA pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $13.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. NVIDIA pays out 13.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Broadcom pays out 74.7% 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. NVIDIA has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and Broadcom has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Broadcom is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares NVIDIA and Broadcom's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares NVIDIA and Broadcom's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

NVIDIA has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Broadcom has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

NVIDIA beats Broadcom on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Texas Instruments and Broadcom, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Texas Instruments currently has a consensus price target of $123.6364, suggesting a potential downside of 1.73%. Broadcom has a consensus price target of $341.5161, suggesting a potential upside of 8.26%. Given Broadcom's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Broadcom is more favorable than Texas Instruments.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

83.9% of Texas Instruments shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of Broadcom shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Texas Instruments shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Broadcom shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Texas Instruments pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $13.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Texas Instruments pays out 68.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Broadcom pays out 74.7% 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. Texas Instruments has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Broadcom has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Texas Instruments and Broadcom's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Texas Instruments and Broadcom's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Texas Instruments has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Broadcom has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Texas Instruments beats Broadcom on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Micron Technology and Broadcom's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Micron Technology and Broadcom, as reported by MarketBeat.

Micron Technology presently has a consensus price target of $63.9333, suggesting a potential upside of 28.30%. Broadcom has a consensus price target of $341.5161, suggesting a potential upside of 8.26%. Given Micron Technology's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Broadcom.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Micron Technology and Broadcom's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

80.1% of Micron Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of Broadcom shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Broadcom shares are owned 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.

Volatility & Risk

Micron Technology has a beta of 1.53, suggesting that its share price is 53% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Broadcom has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Broadcom beats Micron Technology on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Analog Devices and Broadcom's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Analog Devices pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $13.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Analog Devices pays out 48.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Broadcom pays out 74.7% 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. Analog Devices has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Broadcom has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Analog Devices and Broadcom, as reported by MarketBeat.

Analog Devices presently has a consensus price target of $122.5238, suggesting a potential upside of 1.06%. Broadcom has a consensus price target of $341.5161, suggesting a potential upside of 8.26%. Given Broadcom's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Broadcom is more favorable than Analog Devices.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Analog Devices and Broadcom's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

85.4% of Analog Devices shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of Broadcom shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Analog Devices shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Broadcom 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.

Volatility and Risk

Analog Devices has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Broadcom has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Broadcom beats Analog Devices on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

81.8% of Broadcom shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Broadcom shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Microchip Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

Broadcom has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Microchip Technology has a beta of 1.61, suggesting that its share price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Broadcom and Microchip Technology's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Broadcom and Microchip Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Broadcom presently has a consensus target price of $341.5161, suggesting a potential upside of 8.26%. Microchip Technology has a consensus target price of $113.1332, suggesting a potential upside of 8.15%. Given Broadcom's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Broadcom is more favorable than Microchip Technology.

Dividends

Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $13.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Microchip Technology pays an annual dividend of $1.47 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Broadcom pays out 74.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Microchip Technology pays out 28.4% 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. Broadcom has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Microchip Technology has increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Broadcom and Microchip Technology's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Broadcom beats Microchip Technology on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.