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MDLN vs. ALC, WST, SOLV, COO, and ALGN

Should you buy Medline stock or one of its competitors? Medline's main competitors and comparable companies include Alcon (ALC), West Pharmaceutical Services (WST), Solventum (SOLV), Cooper Companies (COO), and Align Technology (ALGN). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "healthcare supplies" industry.

How does Medline compare to Alcon?

Medline (NASDAQ:MDLN) and Alcon (NYSE:ALC) are both large-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.

Medline presently has a consensus target price of $47.42, indicating a potential upside of 38.42%. Alcon has a consensus target price of $84.96, indicating a potential upside of 15.46%. Given Medline's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Medline is more favorable than Alcon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Medline
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Alcon
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

53.9% of Alcon shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Medline shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Alcon has a net margin of 5.92% compared to Medline's net margin of 0.00%. Alcon's return on equity of 7.29% beat Medline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MedlineN/A N/A N/A
Alcon 5.92%7.29%5.09%

In the previous week, Medline had 15 more articles in the media than Alcon. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Medline and 1 mentions for Alcon. Alcon's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Medline's score of 0.21 indicating that Alcon is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Medline
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Alcon
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Medline$28.43B1.58$1.16B$0.7943.37
Alcon$10.40B3.50$980M$1.3156.18

Summary

Medline and Alcon tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Medline compare to West Pharmaceutical Services?

West Pharmaceutical Services (NYSE:WST) and Medline (NASDAQ:MDLN) are both large-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment and dividends.

West Pharmaceutical Services currently has a consensus target price of $368.08, indicating a potential upside of 4.29%. Medline has a consensus target price of $47.42, indicating a potential upside of 38.42%. Given Medline's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Medline is more favorable than West Pharmaceutical Services.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
West Pharmaceutical Services
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
Medline
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

93.9% of West Pharmaceutical Services shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of West Pharmaceutical Services shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Medline shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, West Pharmaceutical Services had 2 more articles in the media than Medline. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for West Pharmaceutical Services and 16 mentions for Medline. West Pharmaceutical Services' average media sentiment score of 1.59 beat Medline's score of 0.21 indicating that West Pharmaceutical Services is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
West Pharmaceutical Services
18 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Medline
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

West Pharmaceutical Services has a net margin of 16.98% compared to Medline's net margin of 0.00%. West Pharmaceutical Services' return on equity of 20.11% beat Medline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
West Pharmaceutical Services16.98% 20.11% 14.83%
Medline N/A N/A N/A

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
West Pharmaceutical Services$3.07B8.08$493.70M$7.8145.19
Medline$28.43B1.58$1.16B$0.7943.37

Summary

West Pharmaceutical Services beats Medline on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Medline compare to Solventum?

Solventum (NYSE:SOLV) and Medline (NASDAQ:MDLN) are both large-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, valuation, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Medline had 12 more articles in the media than Solventum. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Medline and 4 mentions for Solventum. Solventum's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Medline's score of 0.21 indicating that Solventum is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Solventum
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Medline
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Solventum has a net margin of 17.26% compared to Medline's net margin of 0.00%. Solventum's return on equity of 25.09% beat Medline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Solventum17.26% 25.09% 8.78%
Medline N/A N/A N/A

Solventum presently has a consensus price target of $91.64, indicating a potential upside of 2.23%. Medline has a consensus price target of $47.42, indicating a potential upside of 38.42%. Given Medline's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Medline is more favorable than Solventum.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Solventum
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Medline
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Solventum$8.31B1.84$1.56B$8.1810.96
Medline$28.43B1.58$1.16B$0.7943.37

Summary

Solventum and Medline tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Medline compare to Cooper Companies?

Medline (NASDAQ:MDLN) and Cooper Companies (NASDAQ:COO) are both large-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Medline$28.43B1.58$1.16B$0.7943.37
Cooper Companies$4.09B3.63$374.90M$1.1864.59

Medline presently has a consensus price target of $47.42, indicating a potential upside of 38.42%. Cooper Companies has a consensus price target of $81.64, indicating a potential upside of 7.11%. Given Medline's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Medline is more favorable than Cooper Companies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Medline
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Cooper Companies
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35

In the previous week, Cooper Companies had 16 more articles in the media than Medline. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Cooper Companies and 16 mentions for Medline. Cooper Companies' average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Medline's score of 0.21 indicating that Cooper Companies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Medline
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Cooper Companies
20 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Cooper Companies has a net margin of 5.57% compared to Medline's net margin of 0.00%. Cooper Companies' return on equity of 10.88% beat Medline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MedlineN/A N/A N/A
Cooper Companies 5.57%10.88%7.27%

24.4% of Cooper Companies shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Medline shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Cooper Companies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Cooper Companies beats Medline on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Medline compare to Align Technology?

Medline (NASDAQ:MDLN) and Align Technology (NASDAQ:ALGN) are both large-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and risk.

Medline currently has a consensus target price of $47.42, indicating a potential upside of 38.42%. Align Technology has a consensus target price of $206.36, indicating a potential upside of 26.95%. Given Medline's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Medline is more favorable than Align Technology.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Medline
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Align Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, Medline had 4 more articles in the media than Align Technology. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Medline and 12 mentions for Align Technology. Align Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Medline's score of 0.21 indicating that Align Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Medline
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Align Technology
9 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Medline$28.43B1.58$1.16B$0.7943.37
Align Technology$4.03B2.89$410.35M$5.7528.27

Align Technology has a net margin of 9.99% compared to Medline's net margin of 0.00%. Align Technology's return on equity of 15.86% beat Medline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MedlineN/A N/A N/A
Align Technology 9.99%15.86%10.32%

88.4% of Align Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Medline shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Align Technology shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Medline beats Align Technology on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MDLN vs. The Competition

MetricMedlineHealthcare Equipment & Supplies IndustryHealthcare SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$45.04B$5.88B$7.32B$12.82B
Dividend YieldN/A1.74%2.54%10.78%
P/E Ratio43.3726.54272.9024.25
Price / Sales1.5870.90632.6497.63
Price / Cash20.2033.7129.0336.90
Price / Book2.336.2211.256.42
Net Income$1.16B$149.90M$3.47B$348.89M
7 Day Performance-1.78%1.16%2.33%0.57%
1 Month Performance-11.59%9.21%7.72%4.90%
1 Year PerformanceN/A8.07%25.22%17.06%

Medline Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MDLN
Medline
3.8393 of 5 stars
$34.26
flat
$47.42
+38.4%
N/A$45.04B$28.43B43.3745,000
ALC
Alcon
3.2165 of 5 stars
$73.96
-0.4%
$84.63
+14.4%
-10.3%$36.57B$10.40B56.4425,942
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
4.0619 of 5 stars
$356.92
+1.2%
$368.08
+3.1%
+42.6%$25.08B$3.07B45.6310,800
SOLV
Solventum
2.7309 of 5 stars
$88.32
+0.6%
$91.64
+3.8%
+22.0%$14.97B$8.33B10.7520,000
COO
Cooper Companies
2.7913 of 5 stars
$76.46
-0.4%
$81.64
+6.8%
+1.3%$14.90B$4.09B64.7615,000

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This page (NASDAQ:MDLN) was last updated on 8/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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