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Should you buy Micron Technology stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Micron Technology 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 Micron Technology include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Alphabet (GOOG), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Intel (INTC).

How does Micron Technology compare to Advanced Micro Devices?

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

71.3% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Micron Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are owned 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.

Micron Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Advanced Micro Devices. Micron Technology 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
Advanced Micro Devices$34.64B24.70$4.34B$3.05172.05
Micron Technology$37.38B27.07$8.54B$44.1720.29

Advanced Micro Devices has a beta of 2.48, indicating that its stock price is 148% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Micron Technology has a beta of 2.19, indicating that its stock price is 119% more volatile than the broader market.

Micron Technology has a net margin of 55.91% compared to Advanced Micro Devices' net margin of 13.37%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 71.13% beat Advanced Micro Devices' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Advanced Micro Devices13.37% 9.55% 7.68%
Micron Technology 55.91%71.13%50.33%

In the previous week, Advanced Micro Devices had 7 more articles in the media than Micron Technology. MarketBeat recorded 193 mentions for Advanced Micro Devices and 186 mentions for Micron Technology. Advanced Micro Devices' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Micron Technology's score of 0.57 indicating that Advanced Micro Devices is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Advanced Micro Devices
107 Very Positive mention(s)
30 Positive mention(s)
30 Neutral mention(s)
20 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Micron Technology
101 Very Positive mention(s)
19 Positive mention(s)
24 Neutral mention(s)
30 Negative mention(s)
9 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Advanced Micro Devices presently has a consensus price target of $529.46, suggesting a potential upside of 0.90%. Micron Technology has a consensus price target of $1,268.93, suggesting a potential upside of 41.61%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Advanced Micro Devices.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Advanced Micro Devices
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Micron Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03

Summary

Micron Technology beats Advanced Micro Devices on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Micron Technology compare to Broadcom?

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Broadcom$63.89B30.99$23.13B$6.0069.37
Micron Technology$37.38B27.07$8.54B$44.1720.29

Broadcom currently has a consensus target price of $493.24, indicating a potential upside of 18.51%. Micron Technology has a consensus target price of $1,268.93, indicating a potential upside of 41.61%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Broadcom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Broadcom
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Micron Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03

Broadcom has a beta of 1.45, indicating that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Micron Technology has a beta of 2.19, indicating that its share price is 119% more volatile than the broader market.

Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Micron Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Broadcom pays out 43.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Micron Technology pays out 1.4% 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. Broadcom has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Broadcom is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Micron Technology had 81 more articles in the media than Broadcom. MarketBeat recorded 186 mentions for Micron Technology and 105 mentions for Broadcom. Broadcom's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Micron Technology's score of 0.57 indicating that Broadcom is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Broadcom
93 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Micron Technology
101 Very Positive mention(s)
19 Positive mention(s)
24 Neutral mention(s)
30 Negative mention(s)
9 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Micron Technology has a net margin of 55.91% compared to Broadcom's net margin of 38.85%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 71.13% beat Broadcom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Broadcom38.85% 41.61% 19.55%
Micron Technology 55.91%71.13%50.33%

76.4% of Broadcom shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Micron Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Broadcom shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are held 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.

Summary

Micron Technology beats Broadcom on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Micron Technology compare to Alphabet?

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Micron Technology$37.38B27.07$8.54B$44.1720.29
Alphabet$402.84B11.36$132.17B$19.9118.79

In the previous week, Alphabet had 51 more articles in the media than Micron Technology. MarketBeat recorded 237 mentions for Alphabet and 186 mentions for Micron Technology. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Micron Technology's score of 0.57 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Micron Technology
101 Very Positive mention(s)
19 Positive mention(s)
24 Neutral mention(s)
30 Negative mention(s)
9 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
156 Very Positive mention(s)
18 Positive mention(s)
30 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Micron Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Micron Technology pays out 1.4% 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. Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Alphabet is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Micron Technology has a net margin of 55.91% compared to Alphabet's net margin of 54.77%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 71.13% beat Alphabet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Micron Technology55.91% 71.13% 50.33%
Alphabet 54.77%51.32%35.42%

80.8% of Micron Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Micron Technology has a beta of 2.19, suggesting that its stock price is 119% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

Micron Technology presently has a consensus target price of $1,268.93, suggesting a potential upside of 41.61%. Alphabet has a consensus target price of $410.09, suggesting a potential upside of 9.64%. Given Micron Technology's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Micron Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
7 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.10

Summary

Micron Technology beats Alphabet on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Micron Technology compare to Alphabet?

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, valuation, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Micron Technology presently has a consensus price target of $1,268.93, indicating a potential upside of 41.61%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $419.86, indicating a potential upside of 11.44%. Given Micron Technology's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Micron Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
44 Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.04

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Micron Technology$37.38B27.07$8.54B$44.1720.29
Alphabet$402.84B11.44$132.17B$19.9118.92

Micron Technology has a beta of 2.19, suggesting that its stock price is 119% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 46 more articles in the media than Micron Technology. MarketBeat recorded 232 mentions for Alphabet and 186 mentions for Micron Technology. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Micron Technology's score of 0.57 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Micron Technology
101 Very Positive mention(s)
19 Positive mention(s)
24 Neutral mention(s)
30 Negative mention(s)
9 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
167 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Micron Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Micron Technology pays out 1.4% 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. Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Alphabet is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

80.8% of Micron Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.6% of Alphabet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Micron Technology has a net margin of 55.91% compared to Alphabet's net margin of 54.77%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 71.13% beat Alphabet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Micron Technology55.91% 71.13% 50.33%
Alphabet 54.77%51.32%35.42%

Summary

Micron Technology and Alphabet tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Micron Technology compare to Intel?

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) and Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and profitability.

Micron Technology currently has a consensus target price of $1,268.93, suggesting a potential upside of 41.61%. Intel has a consensus target price of $107.93, suggesting a potential upside of 7.63%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Intel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Micron Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03
Intel
3 Sell rating(s)
30 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Micron Technology$37.38B27.07$8.54B$44.1720.29
Intel$52.85B9.57-$267M-$2.11N/A

Micron Technology has a net margin of 55.91% compared to Intel's net margin of -19.79%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 71.13% beat Intel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Micron Technology55.91% 71.13% 50.33%
Intel -19.79%2.62%1.50%

Micron Technology has a beta of 2.19, suggesting that its share price is 119% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intel has a beta of 2.22, suggesting that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Intel had 5 more articles in the media than Micron Technology. MarketBeat recorded 191 mentions for Intel and 186 mentions for Micron Technology. Intel's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Micron Technology's score of 0.57 indicating that Intel is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Micron Technology
101 Very Positive mention(s)
19 Positive mention(s)
24 Neutral mention(s)
30 Negative mention(s)
9 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Intel
117 Very Positive mention(s)
29 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
17 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

80.8% of Micron Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.5% of Intel shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Intel shares are owned 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.

Summary

Micron Technology beats Intel on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MU vs. The Competition

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MetricMicron TechnologySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.01T$103.58B$29.51B$12.94B
Dividend Yield0.07%1.58%2.76%10.03%
P/E Ratio20.2095.4881.6825.45
Price / Sales27.0797.29597.51115.11
Price / Cash54.2862.4245.0434.82
Price / Book18.5710.678.046.33
Net Income$8.54B$1.87B$663.37M$347.60M
7 Day Performance9.21%10.08%4.47%2.78%
1 Month Performance-8.15%-6.41%-1.54%-2.36%
1 Year Performance731.46%118.02%151.50%20.74%

Micron Technology Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MU
Micron Technology
4.8671 of 5 stars		$895.35
+7.9%		$1,268.93
+41.7%		+691.3%$1.01T$37.38B20.3053,000
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
3.243 of 5 stars		$552.33
+1.5%		$468.65
-15.2%		+182.3%$887.75B$34.64B181.0931,000
AVGO
Broadcom
4.9939 of 5 stars		$396.81
+2.7%		$493.24
+24.3%		+35.9%$1.84T$63.89B66.1433,000
GOOG
Alphabet
4.4657 of 5 stars		$341.91
-1.2%		$383.44
+12.1%		+96.1%$4.19T$402.84B26.08190,200
GOOGL
Alphabet
4.7153 of 5 stars		$342.09
-1.5%		$414.54
+21.2%		+97.5%$4.21T$402.84B26.09190,820

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