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Harte Hanks (HHS) Competitors

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$2.62 +0.02 (+0.77%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$2.58 -0.04 (-1.53%)
As of 05/22/2026 06:25 PM Eastern
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HHS vs. GOOG, OMC, LAMR, CCO, and NCMI

Should you buy Harte Hanks stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Harte Hanks 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 Harte Hanks include Alphabet (GOOG), Omnicom Group (OMC), Lamar Advertising (LAMR), Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO), and National CineMedia (NCMI). These companies are all part of the "advertising" industry.

How does Harte Hanks compare to Alphabet?

Harte Hanks (NASDAQ:HHS) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) are both advertising companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

33.8% of Harte Hanks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. 9.6% of Harte Hanks shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Harte Hanks has a beta of -0.03, indicating that its share price is 103% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Harte Hanks' net margin of -0.67%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Harte Hanks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Harte Hanks-0.67% -5.06% -1.13%
Alphabet 37.92%38.99%27.41%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Harte Hanks$159.57M0.12-$810K-$0.14N/A
Alphabet$402.84B11.41$132.17B$13.1128.94

In the previous week, Alphabet had 272 more articles in the media than Harte Hanks. MarketBeat recorded 273 mentions for Alphabet and 1 mentions for Harte Hanks. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Harte Hanks' score of 0.54 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Harte Hanks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
175 Very Positive mention(s)
20 Positive mention(s)
34 Neutral mention(s)
37 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet has a consensus target price of $372.65, suggesting a potential downside of 1.78%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Harte Hanks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Harte Hanks
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.05

Summary

Alphabet beats Harte Hanks on 16 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harte Hanks compare to Omnicom Group?

Harte Hanks (NASDAQ:HHS) and Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC) are both business services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, risk and valuation.

Omnicom Group has a net margin of 0.32% compared to Harte Hanks' net margin of -0.67%. Omnicom Group's return on equity of 24.48% beat Harte Hanks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Harte Hanks-0.67% -5.06% -1.13%
Omnicom Group 0.32%24.48%4.97%

33.8% of Harte Hanks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Omnicom Group shares are held by institutional investors. 9.6% of Harte Hanks shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Omnicom Group 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.

In the previous week, Omnicom Group had 10 more articles in the media than Harte Hanks. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Omnicom Group and 1 mentions for Harte Hanks. Omnicom Group's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Harte Hanks' score of 0.54 indicating that Omnicom Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Harte Hanks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Omnicom Group
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Harte Hanks has a beta of -0.03, meaning that its share price is 103% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Omnicom Group has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Harte Hanks$159.57M0.12-$810K-$0.14N/A
Omnicom Group$17.27B1.24-$54.50M$0.39192.18

Omnicom Group has a consensus price target of $93.71, indicating a potential upside of 25.03%. Given Omnicom Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Omnicom Group is more favorable than Harte Hanks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Harte Hanks
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Omnicom Group
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Summary

Omnicom Group beats Harte Hanks on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harte Hanks compare to Lamar Advertising?

Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) and Harte Hanks (NASDAQ:HHS) are both advertising companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

Lamar Advertising has a net margin of 24.01% compared to Harte Hanks' net margin of -0.67%. Lamar Advertising's return on equity of 55.53% beat Harte Hanks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lamar Advertising24.01% 55.53% 8.04%
Harte Hanks -0.67%-5.06%-1.13%

Lamar Advertising presently has a consensus price target of $148.00, indicating a potential downside of 3.33%. Given Lamar Advertising's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Lamar Advertising is more favorable than Harte Hanks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lamar Advertising
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Harte Hanks
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Lamar Advertising had 5 more articles in the media than Harte Hanks. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Lamar Advertising and 1 mentions for Harte Hanks. Lamar Advertising's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Harte Hanks' score of 0.54 indicating that Lamar Advertising is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lamar Advertising
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Harte Hanks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lamar Advertising$2.27B6.86$587.15M$5.4228.25
Harte Hanks$159.57M0.12-$810K-$0.14N/A

Lamar Advertising has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Harte Hanks has a beta of -0.03, meaning that its share price is 103% less volatile than the broader market.

93.8% of Lamar Advertising shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.8% of Harte Hanks shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.2% of Lamar Advertising shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.6% of Harte Hanks 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.

Summary

Lamar Advertising beats Harte Hanks on 16 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harte Hanks compare to Clear Channel Outdoor?

Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE:CCO) and Harte Hanks (NASDAQ:HHS) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, valuation and risk.

Harte Hanks has a net margin of -0.67% compared to Clear Channel Outdoor's net margin of -5.55%. Clear Channel Outdoor's return on equity of 0.00% beat Harte Hanks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Clear Channel Outdoor-5.55% N/A -2.41%
Harte Hanks -0.67%-5.06%-1.13%

85.5% of Clear Channel Outdoor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.8% of Harte Hanks shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.7% of Clear Channel Outdoor shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.6% of Harte Hanks 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.

In the previous week, Clear Channel Outdoor had 3 more articles in the media than Harte Hanks. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Clear Channel Outdoor and 1 mentions for Harte Hanks. Clear Channel Outdoor's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Harte Hanks' score of 0.54 indicating that Clear Channel Outdoor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Clear Channel Outdoor
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Harte Hanks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Clear Channel Outdoor currently has a consensus price target of $2.29, indicating a potential downside of 4.30%. Given Clear Channel Outdoor's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Clear Channel Outdoor is more favorable than Harte Hanks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Clear Channel Outdoor
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.71
Harte Hanks
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Clear Channel Outdoor has higher revenue and earnings than Harte Hanks. Harte Hanks is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Clear Channel Outdoor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Clear Channel Outdoor$1.60B0.76$19.94M-$0.18N/A
Harte Hanks$159.57M0.12-$810K-$0.14N/A

Clear Channel Outdoor has a beta of 1.99, meaning that its stock price is 99% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Harte Hanks has a beta of -0.03, meaning that its stock price is 103% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Clear Channel Outdoor beats Harte Hanks on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harte Hanks compare to National CineMedia?

Harte Hanks (NASDAQ:HHS) and National CineMedia (NASDAQ:NCMI) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Harte Hanks$159.57M0.12-$810K-$0.14N/A
National CineMedia$243.20M1.15-$10.60M-$0.09N/A

Harte Hanks has a net margin of -0.67% compared to National CineMedia's net margin of -3.47%. National CineMedia's return on equity of -1.80% beat Harte Hanks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Harte Hanks-0.67% -5.06% -1.13%
National CineMedia -3.47%-1.80%-1.37%

In the previous week, Harte Hanks and Harte Hanks both had 1 articles in the media. Harte Hanks' average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat National CineMedia's score of 0.00 indicating that Harte Hanks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Harte Hanks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
National CineMedia
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

National CineMedia has a consensus price target of $5.38, indicating a potential upside of 79.77%. Given National CineMedia's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe National CineMedia is more favorable than Harte Hanks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Harte Hanks
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
National CineMedia
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Harte Hanks has a beta of -0.03, indicating that its share price is 103% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National CineMedia has a beta of 1.43, indicating that its share price is 43% more volatile than the broader market.

33.8% of Harte Hanks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.5% of National CineMedia shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.6% of Harte Hanks shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of National CineMedia 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.

Summary

National CineMedia beats Harte Hanks on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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HHS vs. The Competition

MetricHarte HanksDirect mail advertising services IndustryBusiness SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$19.44M$19.44M$6.56B$12.34B
Dividend YieldN/AN/A3.02%5.28%
P/E Ratio-18.71N/A30.4925.66
Price / Sales0.120.12423.5187.32
Price / Cash5.315.3124.5556.73
Price / Book0.970.976.787.14
Net Income-$810K-$810K$204.61M$335.80M
7 Day Performance-6.16%-6.16%1.41%3.02%
1 Month Performance-7.06%-7.06%-1.56%2.48%
1 Year Performance-43.96%-43.96%33.67%35.08%

Harte Hanks Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HHS
Harte Hanks
0.9363 of 5 stars
$2.62
+0.8%
N/A-44.0%$19.44M$159.57MN/A2,069
GOOG
Alphabet
4.1663 of 5 stars
$384.90
flat
$365.23
-5.1%
+123.7%$4.66T$402.84B29.36190,200
OMC
Omnicom Group
4.7807 of 5 stars
$71.93
+0.1%
$93.71
+30.3%
+2.4%$20.47B$17.27B184.43120,000
LAMR
Lamar Advertising
3.4553 of 5 stars
$151.80
+1.6%
$148.00
-2.5%
+32.8%$15.16B$2.27B28.013,500
CCO
Clear Channel Outdoor
1.9053 of 5 stars
$2.40
+0.2%
$2.29
-4.3%
+122.8%$1.22B$1.60BN/A1,900

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This page (NASDAQ:HHS) was last updated on 5/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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