Does the media prefer AEIS or IPGP?

In the previous week, Advanced Energy Industries had 1 more articles in the media than IPG Photonics. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Advanced Energy Industries and 9 mentions for IPG Photonics. Advanced Energy Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat IPG Photonics' score of 0.48 indicating that Advanced Energy Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Advanced Energy Industries 7 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive IPG Photonics 4 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has higher earnings & valuation, IPGP or CGNX?

Cognex has lower revenue, but higher earnings than IPG Photonics. Cognex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IPG Photonics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio IPG Photonics $1.00B 4.45 $31.10M $0.69 152.57 Cognex $994.36M 11.35 $114.44M $0.84 80.71

Is IPGP or CGNX more profitable?

Cognex has a net margin of 13.62% compared to IPG Photonics' net margin of 2.78%. Cognex's return on equity of 10.89% beat IPG Photonics' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets IPG Photonics 2.78% 2.84% 2.50% Cognex 13.62% 10.89% 8.09%

Does the media refer more to IPGP or CGNX?

In the previous week, Cognex had 7 more articles in the media than IPG Photonics. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Cognex and 9 mentions for IPG Photonics. Cognex's average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat IPG Photonics' score of 0.48 indicating that Cognex is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment IPG Photonics 4 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Cognex 10 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, IPGP or SANM?

Sanmina has higher revenue and earnings than IPG Photonics. Sanmina is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IPG Photonics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio IPG Photonics $1.00B 4.45 $31.10M $0.69 152.57 Sanmina $8.13B 1.45 $245.89M $4.73 46.46

Is IPGP or SANM more profitable?

IPG Photonics has a net margin of 2.78% compared to Sanmina's net margin of 2.29%. Sanmina's return on equity of 16.23% beat IPG Photonics' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets IPG Photonics 2.78% 2.84% 2.50% Sanmina 2.29% 16.23% 5.46%

Does the media prefer IPGP or SANM?

In the previous week, IPG Photonics had 4 more articles in the media than Sanmina. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for IPG Photonics and 5 mentions for Sanmina. Sanmina's average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat IPG Photonics' score of 0.48 indicating that Sanmina is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment IPG Photonics 4 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Sanmina 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, IPGP or TRMB?

Trimble has higher revenue and earnings than IPG Photonics. Trimble is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IPG Photonics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio IPG Photonics $1.00B 4.45 $31.10M $0.69 152.57 Trimble $3.59B 3.45 $424M $1.90 27.92

Is IPGP or TRMB more profitable?

Trimble has a net margin of 12.38% compared to IPG Photonics' net margin of 2.78%. Trimble's return on equity of 11.61% beat IPG Photonics' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets IPG Photonics 2.78% 2.84% 2.50% Trimble 12.38% 11.61% 7.32%

Does the media refer more to IPGP or TRMB?

In the previous week, IPG Photonics had 1 more articles in the media than Trimble. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for IPG Photonics and 8 mentions for Trimble. Trimble's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat IPG Photonics' score of 0.48 indicating that Trimble is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment IPG Photonics 4 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Trimble 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better earnings and valuation, PLXS or IPGP?

Plexus has higher revenue and earnings than IPG Photonics. Plexus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IPG Photonics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Plexus $4.31B 1.71 $172.88M $6.84 40.22 IPG Photonics $1.00B 4.45 $31.10M $0.69 152.57

Is PLXS or IPGP more profitable?

Plexus has a net margin of 4.35% compared to IPG Photonics' net margin of 2.78%. Plexus' return on equity of 12.84% beat IPG Photonics' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Plexus 4.35% 12.84% 5.87% IPG Photonics 2.78% 2.84% 2.50%

Does the media refer more to PLXS or IPGP?

In the previous week, IPG Photonics had 4 more articles in the media than Plexus. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for IPG Photonics and 5 mentions for Plexus. Plexus' average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat IPG Photonics' score of 0.48 indicating that Plexus is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Plexus 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive IPG Photonics 4 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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IPGP vs. AEIS, CGNX, SANM, TRMB, and PLXS

Should you buy IPG Photonics stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares IPG Photonics 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 IPG Photonics include Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS), Cognex (CGNX), Sanmina (SANM), Trimble (TRMB), and Plexus (PLXS).

How does IPG Photonics compare to Advanced Energy Industries?

Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) and IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

Advanced Energy Industries currently has a consensus target price of $400.45, indicating a potential upside of 28.65%. IPG Photonics has a consensus target price of $135.50, indicating a potential upside of 28.72%. Given IPG Photonics' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe IPG Photonics is more favorable than Advanced Energy Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Advanced Energy Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.77
IPG Photonics	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

In the previous week, Advanced Energy Industries had 1 more articles in the media than IPG Photonics. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Advanced Energy Industries and 9 mentions for IPG Photonics. Advanced Energy Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat IPG Photonics' score of 0.48 indicating that Advanced Energy Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Advanced Energy Industries	7 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
IPG Photonics	4 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Advanced Energy Industries has higher revenue and earnings than IPG Photonics. Advanced Energy Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IPG Photonics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Advanced Energy Industries	$1.80B	6.58	$148.40M	$4.75	65.53
IPG Photonics	$1.00B	4.45	$31.10M	$0.69	152.57

Advanced Energy Industries has a net margin of 10.00% compared to IPG Photonics' net margin of 2.78%. Advanced Energy Industries' return on equity of 17.99% beat IPG Photonics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Advanced Energy Industries	10.00%	17.99%	9.60%
IPG Photonics	2.78%	2.84%	2.50%

Advanced Energy Industries has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IPG Photonics has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

99.7% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.8% of IPG Photonics shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 37.5% of IPG Photonics shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Advanced Energy Industries beats IPG Photonics on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IPG Photonics compare to Cognex?

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) and Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and profitability.

IPG Photonics has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cognex has a beta of 1.49, suggesting that its share price is 49% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Cognex had 7 more articles in the media than IPG Photonics. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Cognex and 9 mentions for IPG Photonics. Cognex's average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat IPG Photonics' score of 0.48 indicating that Cognex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
IPG Photonics	4 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Cognex	10 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Cognex has a net margin of 13.62% compared to IPG Photonics' net margin of 2.78%. Cognex's return on equity of 10.89% beat IPG Photonics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IPG Photonics	2.78%	2.84%	2.50%
Cognex	13.62%	10.89%	8.09%

93.8% of IPG Photonics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.1% of Cognex shares are held by institutional investors. 37.5% of IPG Photonics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Cognex shares are held by company 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.

IPG Photonics currently has a consensus price target of $135.50, suggesting a potential upside of 28.72%. Cognex has a consensus price target of $71.14, suggesting a potential upside of 4.93%. Given IPG Photonics' higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe IPG Photonics is more favorable than Cognex.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
IPG Photonics	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
Cognex	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IPG Photonics	$1.00B	4.45	$31.10M	$0.69	152.57
Cognex	$994.36M	11.35	$114.44M	$0.84	80.71

Summary

Cognex beats IPG Photonics on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IPG Photonics compare to Sanmina?

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) and Sanmina (NASDAQ:SANM) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

IPG Photonics has a net margin of 2.78% compared to Sanmina's net margin of 2.29%. Sanmina's return on equity of 16.23% beat IPG Photonics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IPG Photonics	2.78%	2.84%	2.50%
Sanmina	2.29%	16.23%	5.46%

IPG Photonics currently has a consensus target price of $135.50, indicating a potential upside of 28.72%. Sanmina has a consensus target price of $150.00, indicating a potential downside of 31.75%. Given IPG Photonics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe IPG Photonics is more favorable than Sanmina.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
IPG Photonics	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
Sanmina	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

93.8% of IPG Photonics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.7% of Sanmina shares are owned by institutional investors. 37.5% of IPG Photonics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Sanmina shares are owned by company 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.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IPG Photonics	$1.00B	4.45	$31.10M	$0.69	152.57
Sanmina	$8.13B	1.45	$245.89M	$4.73	46.46

In the previous week, IPG Photonics had 4 more articles in the media than Sanmina. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for IPG Photonics and 5 mentions for Sanmina. Sanmina's average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat IPG Photonics' score of 0.48 indicating that Sanmina is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
IPG Photonics	4 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Sanmina	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

IPG Photonics has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sanmina has a beta of 1.56, indicating that its share price is 56% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

IPG Photonics beats Sanmina on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IPG Photonics compare to Trimble?

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) and Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) are both electronic manufacturing services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

Trimble has a net margin of 12.38% compared to IPG Photonics' net margin of 2.78%. Trimble's return on equity of 11.61% beat IPG Photonics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IPG Photonics	2.78%	2.84%	2.50%
Trimble	12.38%	11.61%	7.32%

93.8% of IPG Photonics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.2% of Trimble shares are held by institutional investors. 37.5% of IPG Photonics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Trimble shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IPG Photonics	$1.00B	4.45	$31.10M	$0.69	152.57
Trimble	$3.59B	3.45	$424M	$1.90	27.92

IPG Photonics has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Trimble has a beta of 1.38, meaning that its share price is 38% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, IPG Photonics had 1 more articles in the media than Trimble. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for IPG Photonics and 8 mentions for Trimble. Trimble's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat IPG Photonics' score of 0.48 indicating that Trimble is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
IPG Photonics	4 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Trimble	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

IPG Photonics currently has a consensus target price of $135.50, suggesting a potential upside of 28.72%. Trimble has a consensus target price of $87.33, suggesting a potential upside of 64.66%. Given Trimble's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Trimble is more favorable than IPG Photonics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
IPG Photonics	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
Trimble	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Summary

Trimble beats IPG Photonics on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IPG Photonics compare to Plexus?

Plexus (NASDAQ:PLXS) and IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Plexus	$4.31B	1.71	$172.88M	$6.84	40.22
IPG Photonics	$1.00B	4.45	$31.10M	$0.69	152.57

Plexus presently has a consensus price target of $246.67, suggesting a potential downside of 10.34%. IPG Photonics has a consensus price target of $135.50, suggesting a potential upside of 28.72%. Given IPG Photonics' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe IPG Photonics is more favorable than Plexus.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Plexus	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
IPG Photonics	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

In the previous week, IPG Photonics had 4 more articles in the media than Plexus. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for IPG Photonics and 5 mentions for Plexus. Plexus' average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat IPG Photonics' score of 0.48 indicating that Plexus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Plexus	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
IPG Photonics	4 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Plexus has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IPG Photonics has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Plexus has a net margin of 4.35% compared to IPG Photonics' net margin of 2.78%. Plexus' return on equity of 12.84% beat IPG Photonics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Plexus	4.35%	12.84%	5.87%
IPG Photonics	2.78%	2.84%	2.50%

94.4% of Plexus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.8% of IPG Photonics shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Plexus shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 37.5% of IPG Photonics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Plexus beats IPG Photonics on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	IPG Photonics	LASERS Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$4.47B	$823.28M	$38.45B	$12.48B
Dividend Yield	N/A	N/A	3.17%	6.51%
P/E Ratio	152.57	38.14	78.93	24.70
Price / Sales	4.45	150.93	601.64	99.06
Price / Cash	39.29	39.29	45.62	57.09
Price / Book	2.08	16.06	9.55	6.46
Net Income	$31.10M	-$16.97M	$1.07B	$337.01M
7 Day Performance	-1.79%	6.80%	0.97%	1.69%
1 Month Performance	-1.96%	-3.24%	0.23%	3.81%
1 Year Performance	43.06%	-8.92%	143.56%	23.90%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
IPGP IPG Photonics	4.1854 of 5 stars	$105.27 flat	$135.50 +28.7%	+43.1%	$4.47B	$1.00B	152.57	4,840	Insider Trade Gap Up
AEIS Advanced Energy Industries	4.7359 of 5 stars	$388.23 +4.2%	$361.82 -6.8%	+125.5%	$14.17B	$1.80B	81.73	13,000	Positive News Analyst Downgrade Gap Up
CGNX Cognex	4.3867 of 5 stars	$67.60 +2.3%	$70.43 +4.2%	+108.6%	$11.00B	$994.36M	80.48	2,745	News Coverage Positive News Analyst Forecast Gap Up
SANM Sanmina	3.2686 of 5 stars	$253.45 +5.0%	$150.00 -40.8%	+114.7%	$12.94B	$8.13B	53.58	39,000	Gap Up
TRMB Trimble	4.598 of 5 stars	$49.23 +0.1%	$87.33 +77.4%	-32.7%	$11.46B	$3.59B	25.91	11,500	Positive News

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IPG Photonics (IPGP) Competitors

IPGP vs. AEIS, CGNX, SANM, TRMB, and PLXS

How does IPG Photonics compare to Advanced Energy Industries?

Do analysts prefer AEIS or IPGP?

Does the media prefer AEIS or IPGP?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, AEIS or IPGP?

Is AEIS or IPGP more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, AEIS or IPGP?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in AEIS or IPGP?

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How does IPG Photonics compare to Cognex?

Which has more risk & volatility, IPGP or CGNX?

Does the media refer more to IPGP or CGNX?

Is IPGP or CGNX more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of IPGP or CGNX?

Do analysts prefer IPGP or CGNX?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, IPGP or CGNX?

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How does IPG Photonics compare to Sanmina?

Is IPGP or SANM more profitable?

Do analysts recommend IPGP or SANM?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in IPGP or SANM?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, IPGP or SANM?

Does the media prefer IPGP or SANM?

Which has more volatility and risk, IPGP or SANM?

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How does IPG Photonics compare to Trimble?

Is IPGP or TRMB more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of IPGP or TRMB?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, IPGP or TRMB?

Which has more risk and volatility, IPGP or TRMB?

Does the media refer more to IPGP or TRMB?

Do analysts recommend IPGP or TRMB?

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How does IPG Photonics compare to Plexus?

Which has better earnings and valuation, PLXS or IPGP?

Do analysts prefer PLXS or IPGP?

Does the media refer more to PLXS or IPGP?

Which has more risk & volatility, PLXS or IPGP?

Is PLXS or IPGP more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of PLXS or IPGP?

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