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META vs. AAPL, AMD, AMZN, GOOG, and GOOGL

Should you buy Meta Platforms stock or one of its competitors? Meta Platforms's main competitors and comparable companies include Apple (AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Amazon.com (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG), and Alphabet (GOOGL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Meta Platforms compare to Apple?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and profitability.

79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of Apple shares are held by institutional investors. 13.5% of Meta Platforms shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Apple shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Apple had 97 more articles in the media than Meta Platforms. MarketBeat recorded 261 mentions for Apple and 164 mentions for Meta Platforms. Apple's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Meta Platforms' score of 0.53 indicating that Apple is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Meta Platforms
89 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
34 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Apple
146 Very Positive mention(s)
46 Positive mention(s)
44 Neutral mention(s)
16 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Meta Platforms has a net margin of 29.83% compared to Apple's net margin of 27.62%. Apple's return on equity of 135.46% beat Meta Platforms' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Meta Platforms29.83% 33.18% 20.07%
Apple 27.62%135.46%34.11%

Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Apple has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Meta Platforms$200.97B6.92$60.46B$26.5520.56
Apple$416.16B10.92$112.01B$8.7235.70

Meta Platforms presently has a consensus target price of $785.32, suggesting a potential upside of 43.88%. Apple has a consensus target price of $330.53, suggesting a potential upside of 6.18%. Given Meta Platforms' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Meta Platforms is more favorable than Apple.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Meta Platforms
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91
Apple
4 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.51

Meta Platforms pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Meta Platforms pays out 7.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Apple pays out 12.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Meta Platforms has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Apple has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Meta Platforms is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Meta Platforms beats Apple on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Meta Platforms compare to Advanced Micro Devices?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Meta Platforms$200.97B6.92$60.46B$26.5520.56
Advanced Micro Devices$34.64B22.12$4.34B$3.89120.68

79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.3% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.5% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Meta Platforms presently has a consensus target price of $785.32, indicating a potential upside of 43.88%. Advanced Micro Devices has a consensus target price of $546.95, indicating a potential upside of 16.51%. Given Meta Platforms' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Meta Platforms is more favorable than Advanced Micro Devices.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Meta Platforms
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91
Advanced Micro Devices
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
32 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

In the previous week, Advanced Micro Devices had 43 more articles in the media than Meta Platforms. MarketBeat recorded 207 mentions for Advanced Micro Devices and 164 mentions for Meta Platforms. Advanced Micro Devices' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Meta Platforms' score of 0.53 indicating that Advanced Micro Devices is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Meta Platforms
89 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
34 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Advanced Micro Devices
119 Very Positive mention(s)
26 Positive mention(s)
35 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Advanced Micro Devices has a beta of 2.48, indicating that its share price is 148% more volatile than the broader market.

Meta Platforms has a net margin of 29.83% compared to Advanced Micro Devices' net margin of 15.58%. Meta Platforms' return on equity of 33.18% beat Advanced Micro Devices' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Meta Platforms29.83% 33.18% 20.07%
Advanced Micro Devices 15.58%12.30%9.89%

Summary

Meta Platforms beats Advanced Micro Devices on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Meta Platforms compare to Amazon.com?

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

72.2% of Amazon.com shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.5% of Meta Platforms 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.

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 108 more articles in the media than Meta Platforms. MarketBeat recorded 272 mentions for Amazon.com and 164 mentions for Meta Platforms. Amazon.com's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Meta Platforms' score of 0.53 indicating that Amazon.com is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Amazon.com
170 Very Positive mention(s)
42 Positive mention(s)
26 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Meta Platforms
89 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
34 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Amazon.com has a beta of 1.45, indicating that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Meta Platforms has a net margin of 29.83% compared to Amazon.com's net margin of 17.44%. Meta Platforms' return on equity of 33.18% beat Amazon.com's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Amazon.com17.44% 18.00% 8.97%
Meta Platforms 29.83%33.18%20.07%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Amazon.com$716.92B3.91$77.67B$12.4320.91
Meta Platforms$200.97B6.92$60.46B$26.5520.56

Amazon.com currently has a consensus price target of $322.39, indicating a potential upside of 24.03%. Meta Platforms has a consensus price target of $785.32, indicating a potential upside of 43.88%. Given Meta Platforms' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Meta Platforms is more favorable than Amazon.com.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
56 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.98
Meta Platforms
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91

Summary

Meta Platforms beats Amazon.com on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Meta Platforms compare to Alphabet?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) are both large-cap communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings and profitability.

Meta Platforms presently has a consensus price target of $785.32, indicating a potential upside of 43.88%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $415.55, indicating a potential upside of 22.87%. Given Meta Platforms' higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Meta Platforms is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Meta Platforms
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.05

Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to Meta Platforms' net margin of 29.83%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat Meta Platforms' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Meta Platforms29.83% 33.18% 20.07%
Alphabet 54.77%51.32%35.42%

79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. 13.5% of Meta Platforms 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 is poised for long-term growth.

Meta Platforms pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Meta Platforms pays out 7.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alphabet pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Meta Platforms has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Alphabet has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Meta Platforms. Alphabet 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$200.97B6.92$60.46B$26.5520.56
Alphabet$402.84B10.27$132.17B$19.9116.99

In the previous week, Alphabet had 49 more articles in the media than Meta Platforms. MarketBeat recorded 213 mentions for Alphabet and 164 mentions for Meta Platforms. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Meta Platforms' score of 0.53 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Meta Platforms
89 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
34 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
115 Very Positive mention(s)
26 Positive mention(s)
48 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Alphabet beats Meta Platforms on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Meta Platforms compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) are both large-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to Meta Platforms' net margin of 29.83%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat Meta Platforms' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet54.77% 51.32% 35.42%
Meta Platforms 29.83%33.18%20.07%

Alphabet has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Meta Platforms pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Alphabet pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Meta Platforms pays out 7.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Meta Platforms has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

40.0% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are held by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.5% of Meta Platforms 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.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Meta Platforms. Alphabet 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
Alphabet$402.84B10.34$132.17B$19.9117.11
Meta Platforms$200.97B6.92$60.46B$26.5520.56

Alphabet currently has a consensus price target of $420.19, indicating a potential upside of 23.34%. Meta Platforms has a consensus price target of $785.32, indicating a potential upside of 43.88%. Given Meta Platforms' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Meta Platforms is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
45 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.02
Meta Platforms
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91

In the previous week, Alphabet had 2 more articles in the media than Meta Platforms. MarketBeat recorded 166 mentions for Alphabet and 164 mentions for Meta Platforms. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Meta Platforms' score of 0.53 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
106 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
40 Neutral mention(s)
14 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Meta Platforms
89 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
34 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Alphabet beats Meta Platforms on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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META vs. The Competition

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MetricMeta PlatformsInteractive Media & Services IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.39T$93.46B$32.98B$12.86B
Dividend Yield0.38%3.69%5.34%10.68%
P/E Ratio20.5630.7724.3324.05
Price / Sales6.92117.1361.5695.10
Price / Cash14.5418.0320.5653.57
Price / Book5.3226.6411.346.15
Net Income$60.46B$3.51B$1.10B$347.39M
7 Day Performance-7.46%-1.15%-1.16%-0.86%
1 Month Performance-15.22%-0.32%0.86%1.13%
1 Year Performance-26.15%-12.76%0.28%19.65%

Meta Platforms Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
META
Meta Platforms
4.9926 of 5 stars		$545.83
0.0%		$785.32
+43.9%		-27.0%$1.39T$200.97B20.5678,865
AAPL
Apple
4.4646 of 5 stars		$303.38
+0.4%		$328.60
+8.3%		+37.7%$4.43T$416.16B34.81166,000
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
4.3482 of 5 stars		$492.40
+2.0%		$546.87
+11.1%		+184.2%$805.10B$34.64B126.7831,000
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.9445 of 5 stars		$266.57
-0.3%		$322.56
+21.0%		+16.1%$2.88T$716.92B21.451,576,000
GOOG
Alphabet
4.865 of 5 stars		$342.56
+0.1%		$410.09
+19.7%		+68.9%$4.19T$402.84B17.21190,200

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