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$1.75 -0.09 (-4.89%)
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LPSN vs. MCHX, MOVE, META, EQIX, and SE

Should you buy LivePerson stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares LivePerson 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 LivePerson include Marchex (MCHX), Movano (MOVE), Meta Platforms (META), Equinix (EQIX), and SEA (SE). These companies are all part of the "internet software & services" industry.

How does LivePerson compare to Marchex?

Marchex (NASDAQ:MCHX) and LivePerson (NASDAQ:LPSN) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations and earnings.

In the previous week, Marchex had 2 more articles in the media than LivePerson. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Marchex and 2 mentions for LivePerson. LivePerson's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Marchex's score of 0.54 indicating that LivePerson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Marchex
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
LivePerson
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

73.5% of Marchex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of LivePerson shares are held by institutional investors. 23.5% of Marchex shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of LivePerson shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Marchex has a net margin of -11.15% compared to LivePerson's net margin of -26.24%. LivePerson's return on equity of 0.00% beat Marchex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Marchex-11.15% -14.61% -11.13%
LivePerson -26.24%N/A -6.13%

Marchex has a beta of 1.89, indicating that its stock price is 89% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LivePerson has a beta of 1.34, indicating that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Marchex$45.42M1.66-$5.24M-$0.11N/A
LivePerson$243.74M0.09-$67.23M-$10.18N/A

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

Summary

Marchex beats LivePerson on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LivePerson compare to Movano?

Movano (NASDAQ:MOVE) and LivePerson (NASDAQ:LPSN) are both small-cap internet software & services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Movano
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
LivePerson
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Movano$430K39.63-$18.28M-$13.74N/A
LivePerson$243.74M0.09-$67.23M-$10.18N/A

Movano has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LivePerson has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Movano had 216 more articles in the media than LivePerson. MarketBeat recorded 218 mentions for Movano and 2 mentions for LivePerson. LivePerson's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Movano's score of 0.58 indicating that LivePerson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Movano
78 Very Positive mention(s)
57 Positive mention(s)
47 Neutral mention(s)
25 Negative mention(s)
9 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
LivePerson
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

16.6% of Movano shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of LivePerson shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.7% of Movano shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of LivePerson shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

LivePerson has a net margin of -26.24% compared to Movano's net margin of -2,462.55%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Movano-2,462.55% N/A -11.69%
LivePerson -26.24%N/A -6.13%

Summary

LivePerson beats Movano on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LivePerson compare to Meta Platforms?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and LivePerson (NASDAQ:LPSN) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Meta Platforms had 234 more articles in the media than LivePerson. MarketBeat recorded 236 mentions for Meta Platforms and 2 mentions for LivePerson. LivePerson's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Meta Platforms' score of 0.65 indicating that LivePerson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Meta Platforms
142 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
36 Neutral mention(s)
34 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
LivePerson
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Meta Platforms presently has a consensus price target of $835.90, indicating a potential upside of 27.28%. Given Meta Platforms' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Meta Platforms is more favorable than LivePerson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Meta Platforms
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
LivePerson
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LivePerson has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

Meta Platforms has a net margin of 32.84% compared to LivePerson's net margin of -26.24%. Meta Platforms' return on equity of 36.93% beat LivePerson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Meta Platforms32.84% 36.93% 23.09%
LivePerson -26.24%N/A -6.13%

79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of LivePerson shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.5% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of LivePerson shares are owned by company 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Meta Platforms$200.97B8.27$60.46B$27.5123.87
LivePerson$243.74M0.09-$67.23M-$10.18N/A

Summary

Meta Platforms beats LivePerson on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LivePerson compare to Equinix?

Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) and LivePerson (NASDAQ:LPSN) are both internet software & services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends and earnings.

Equinix has a net margin of 15.07% compared to LivePerson's net margin of -26.24%. Equinix's return on equity of 10.03% beat LivePerson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Equinix15.07% 10.03% 3.60%
LivePerson -26.24%N/A -6.13%

94.9% of Equinix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of LivePerson shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Equinix shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of LivePerson shares are owned by 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.

Equinix has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LivePerson has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

Equinix presently has a consensus target price of $1,155.64, indicating a potential upside of 11.17%. Given Equinix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Equinix is more favorable than LivePerson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Equinix
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93
LivePerson
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Equinix$9.22B11.12$1.35B$14.4571.94
LivePerson$243.74M0.09-$67.23M-$10.18N/A

In the previous week, Equinix had 14 more articles in the media than LivePerson. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Equinix and 2 mentions for LivePerson. Equinix's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat LivePerson's score of 0.93 indicating that Equinix is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Equinix
12 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
LivePerson
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Equinix beats LivePerson on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LivePerson compare to SEA?

SEA (NYSE:SE) and LivePerson (NASDAQ:LPSN) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and profitability.

In the previous week, SEA had 18 more articles in the media than LivePerson. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for SEA and 2 mentions for LivePerson. LivePerson's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat SEA's score of 0.22 indicating that LivePerson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SEA
9 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
LivePerson
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

SEA currently has a consensus target price of $155.54, indicating a potential upside of 40.08%. Given SEA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe SEA is more favorable than LivePerson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SEA
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
LivePerson
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

59.5% of SEA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of LivePerson shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of SEA shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of LivePerson shares are held 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.

SEA has a beta of 1.55, indicating that its share price is 55% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LivePerson has a beta of 1.34, indicating that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

SEA has a net margin of 6.41% compared to LivePerson's net margin of -26.24%. SEA's return on equity of 14.12% beat LivePerson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SEA6.41% 14.12% 5.76%
LivePerson -26.24%N/A -6.13%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SEA$22.94B2.96$1.58B$2.5443.71
LivePerson$243.74M0.09-$67.23M-$10.18N/A

Summary

SEA beats LivePerson on 14 of the 17 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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LPSN vs. The Competition

MetricLivePersonINTERNET SERVICES IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$22.69M$164.96B$39.25B$12.61B
Dividend YieldN/A4.29%3.19%8.00%
P/E Ratio-0.1719.5978.5324.26
Price / Sales0.0924.33597.85117.88
Price / Cash0.3525.7845.8249.36
Price / Book-0.472.349.496.29
Net Income-$67.23M$5.67B$1.07B$330.66M
7 Day Performance0.57%1.18%-0.54%-1.35%
1 Month Performance-14.63%2.36%-1.33%-0.64%
1 Year Performance-87.68%-10.01%140.15%19.08%

LivePerson Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LPSN
LivePerson
0.5862 of 5 stars
$1.75
-4.9%
N/A-87.2%$22.69M$243.74MN/A1,540
MCHX
Marchex
0.5431 of 5 stars
$1.76
+1.1%
N/A-15.8%$77.09M$45.42MN/A190
MOVE
Movano
0.5809 of 5 stars
$18.03
+3.8%
N/A+115.4%$19.69M$430KN/A30
META
Meta Platforms
4.9162 of 5 stars
$600.29
+3.0%
$840.64
+40.0%
-8.5%$1.47T$200.97B21.8278,865
EQIX
Equinix
4.713 of 5 stars
$998.84
-0.3%
$1,153.38
+15.5%
+37.4%$98.82B$9.22B69.1213,716

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This page (NASDAQ:LPSN) was last updated on 7/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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