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BZFD vs. KORE, TSQ, AREN, MDIA, and SGA

Should you buy BuzzFeed stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares BuzzFeed 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 BuzzFeed include KORE Group (KORE), Townsquare Media (TSQ), The Arena Group (AREN), MediaCo (MDIA), and Saga Communications (SGA). These companies are all part of the "communication" industry.

How does BuzzFeed compare to KORE Group?

KORE Group (NYSE:KORE) and BuzzFeed (NASDAQ:BZFD) are both small-cap communication companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

KORE Group has a net margin of -27.37% compared to BuzzFeed's net margin of -33.26%. KORE Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat BuzzFeed's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
KORE Group-27.37% N/A -18.41%
BuzzFeed -33.26%-97.22%-30.89%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
KORE Group$285.95M0.56-$62.98M-$3.86N/A
BuzzFeed$185.27M0.34-$57.72M-$1.60N/A

57.5% of KORE Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.6% of BuzzFeed shares are owned by institutional investors. 33.5% of KORE Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of BuzzFeed shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, BuzzFeed had 3 more articles in the media than KORE Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for BuzzFeed and 1 mentions for KORE Group. KORE Group's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat BuzzFeed's score of 0.13 indicating that KORE Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
KORE Group Positive
BuzzFeed Neutral

KORE Group currently has a consensus target price of $5.00, suggesting a potential downside of 45.50%. BuzzFeed has a consensus target price of $1.00, suggesting a potential downside of 39.39%. Given BuzzFeed's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe BuzzFeed is more favorable than KORE Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
KORE Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
BuzzFeed
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

KORE Group has a beta of 1.47, meaning that its share price is 47% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BuzzFeed has a beta of 3.74, meaning that its share price is 274% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

KORE Group beats BuzzFeed on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BuzzFeed compare to Townsquare Media?

BuzzFeed (NASDAQ:BZFD) and Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

In the previous week, Townsquare Media had 1 more articles in the media than BuzzFeed. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Townsquare Media and 4 mentions for BuzzFeed. BuzzFeed's average media sentiment score of 0.13 beat Townsquare Media's score of -0.05 indicating that BuzzFeed is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BuzzFeed
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Townsquare Media
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

37.6% of BuzzFeed shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.7% of Townsquare Media shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.6% of BuzzFeed shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 30.3% of Townsquare Media shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

BuzzFeed has a beta of 3.74, suggesting that its share price is 274% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Townsquare Media has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Townsquare Media has a net margin of -1.59% compared to BuzzFeed's net margin of -33.26%. Townsquare Media's return on equity of -7.41% beat BuzzFeed's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BuzzFeed-33.26% -97.22% -30.89%
Townsquare Media -1.59%-7.41%0.48%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BuzzFeed$185.27M0.34-$57.72M-$1.60N/A
Townsquare Media$427.38M0.27-$9.75M-$0.43N/A

BuzzFeed currently has a consensus target price of $1.00, indicating a potential downside of 39.39%. Townsquare Media has a consensus target price of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 49.70%. Given Townsquare Media's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Townsquare Media is more favorable than BuzzFeed.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BuzzFeed
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Townsquare Media
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Townsquare Media beats BuzzFeed on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BuzzFeed compare to The Arena Group?

The Arena Group (NYSE:AREN) and BuzzFeed (NASDAQ:BZFD) are both small-cap communication companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, BuzzFeed had 4 more articles in the media than The Arena Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for BuzzFeed and 0 mentions for The Arena Group. BuzzFeed's average media sentiment score of 0.13 beat The Arena Group's score of 0.00 indicating that BuzzFeed is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Arena Group Neutral
BuzzFeed Neutral

The Arena Group has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BuzzFeed has a beta of 3.74, suggesting that its stock price is 274% more volatile than the broader market.

The Arena Group presently has a consensus target price of $8.00, indicating a potential upside of 414.14%. BuzzFeed has a consensus target price of $1.00, indicating a potential downside of 39.39%. Given The Arena Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe The Arena Group is more favorable than BuzzFeed.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Arena Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
BuzzFeed
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Arena Group$123.42M0.60-$55.58M$2.470.63
BuzzFeed$185.27M0.34-$57.72M-$1.60N/A

85.6% of The Arena Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.6% of BuzzFeed shares are owned by institutional investors. 73.1% of The Arena Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of BuzzFeed shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

BuzzFeed has a net margin of -33.26% compared to The Arena Group's net margin of -70.59%. The Arena Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat BuzzFeed's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Arena Group-70.59% N/A -15.23%
BuzzFeed -33.26%-97.22%-30.89%

Summary

The Arena Group beats BuzzFeed on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BuzzFeed compare to MediaCo?

BuzzFeed (NASDAQ:BZFD) and MediaCo (NASDAQ:MDIA) are both small-cap communication companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

37.6% of BuzzFeed shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.0% of MediaCo shares are held by institutional investors. 15.6% of BuzzFeed shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 65.7% of MediaCo shares are held by company 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.

BuzzFeed presently has a consensus price target of $1.00, suggesting a potential downside of 39.39%. Given BuzzFeed's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe BuzzFeed is more favorable than MediaCo.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BuzzFeed
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
MediaCo
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

MediaCo has a net margin of 0.00% compared to BuzzFeed's net margin of -33.26%. MediaCo's return on equity of 0.00% beat BuzzFeed's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BuzzFeed-33.26% -97.22% -30.89%
MediaCo N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, BuzzFeed had 2 more articles in the media than MediaCo. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for BuzzFeed and 2 mentions for MediaCo. MediaCo's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat BuzzFeed's score of 0.13 indicating that MediaCo is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
BuzzFeed Neutral
MediaCo Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BuzzFeed$185.27M0.34-$57.72M-$1.60N/A
MediaCo$136.69M0.47-$68.65M-$0.84N/A

BuzzFeed has a beta of 3.74, indicating that its share price is 274% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MediaCo has a beta of 0.12, indicating that its share price is 88% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

MediaCo beats BuzzFeed on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BuzzFeed compare to Saga Communications?

BuzzFeed (NASDAQ:BZFD) and Saga Communications (NASDAQ:SGA) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BuzzFeed$185.27M0.34-$57.72M-$1.60N/A
Saga Communications$107.11M0.56-$7.90M-$1.35N/A

BuzzFeed currently has a consensus target price of $1.00, indicating a potential downside of 39.39%. Given BuzzFeed's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe BuzzFeed is more favorable than Saga Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BuzzFeed
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Saga Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

BuzzFeed has a beta of 3.74, suggesting that its share price is 274% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Saga Communications has a beta of -0.11, suggesting that its share price is 111% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, BuzzFeed had 3 more articles in the media than Saga Communications. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for BuzzFeed and 1 mentions for Saga Communications. Saga Communications' average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat BuzzFeed's score of 0.13 indicating that Saga Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
BuzzFeed Neutral
Saga Communications Very Positive

37.6% of BuzzFeed shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.3% of Saga Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 15.6% of BuzzFeed shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.9% of Saga Communications shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Saga Communications has a net margin of -8.24% compared to BuzzFeed's net margin of -33.26%. Saga Communications' return on equity of 3.88% beat BuzzFeed's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BuzzFeed-33.26% -97.22% -30.89%
Saga Communications -8.24%3.88%2.90%

Summary

Saga Communications beats BuzzFeed on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BZFD vs. The Competition

MetricBuzzFeedMEDIA CONGLOM IndustryDiscretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$62.26M$15.20B$7.37B$12.64B
Dividend YieldN/A3.71%2.85%5.31%
P/E Ratio-1.0332.4822.0126.75
Price / Sales0.343.173.99115.38
Price / CashN/A15.4712.9937.60
Price / Book1.232.343.776.92
Net Income-$57.72M$924.61M$247.47M$336.84M
7 Day Performance-21.05%0.94%2.79%4.33%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A-0.37%
1 Year Performance-24.31%30.03%19.48%40.73%

BuzzFeed Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BZFD
BuzzFeed
0.3949 of 5 stars
$1.65
+1.2%
$1.00
-39.4%
-25.2%$62.26M$185.27MN/A1,520
KORE
KORE Group
0.8907 of 5 stars
$9.18
-0.1%
$5.00
-45.5%
+267.0%$161.45M$285.95MN/A610
TSQ
Townsquare Media
4.275 of 5 stars
$6.03
+0.1%
$10.00
+66.0%
-4.7%$102.97M$427.38MN/A1,804
AREN
The Arena Group
1.5701 of 5 stars
$1.61
+6.6%
$8.00
+396.9%
-67.2%$76.64M$123.42MN/A360
MDIA
MediaCo
1.1214 of 5 stars
$0.91
-4.2%
N/A-32.7%$74.38M$136.69MN/A190

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This page (NASDAQ:BZFD) was last updated on 6/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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