NASDAQ:MXIMMaxim Integrated Products Competitors & Alternatives

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ:MXIM) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Dividends

Intel pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Maxim Integrated Products pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Intel pays out 27.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Maxim Integrated Products pays out 79.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Intel has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years and Maxim Integrated Products has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Maxim Integrated Products is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Volatility and Risk

Intel has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Maxim Integrated Products has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its share price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Intel and Maxim Integrated Products, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Intel currently has a consensus price target of $65.1818, suggesting a potential upside of 9.48%. Maxim Integrated Products has a consensus price target of $59.7333, suggesting a potential downside of 3.62%. Given Intel's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Intel is more favorable than Maxim Integrated Products.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Intel and Maxim Integrated Products' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

65.0% of Intel shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.1% of Maxim Integrated Products shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Intel shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Maxim Integrated Products shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Intel and Maxim Integrated Products' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Maxim Integrated Products beats Intel on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ:MXIM) and NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Dividends

Maxim Integrated Products pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. NVIDIA pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Maxim Integrated Products pays out 79.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. NVIDIA pays out 13.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Maxim Integrated Products has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and NVIDIA has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Maxim Integrated Products is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk & Volatility

Maxim Integrated Products has a beta of 1.31, indicating that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, NVIDIA has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Maxim Integrated Products and NVIDIA, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Maxim Integrated Products currently has a consensus price target of $59.7333, suggesting a potential downside of 3.62%. NVIDIA has a consensus price target of $354.4722, suggesting a potential downside of 9.93%. Given Maxim Integrated Products' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Maxim Integrated Products is more favorable than NVIDIA.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Maxim Integrated Products and NVIDIA's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

90.1% of Maxim Integrated Products shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.9% of NVIDIA shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Maxim Integrated Products shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of NVIDIA shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Maxim Integrated Products and NVIDIA's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

NVIDIA beats Maxim Integrated Products on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ:MXIM) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Risk & Volatility

Maxim Integrated Products has a beta of 1.31, indicating that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Broadcom has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Maxim Integrated Products and Broadcom's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

90.1% of Maxim Integrated Products shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of Broadcom shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Maxim Integrated Products shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Broadcom shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Maxim Integrated Products and Broadcom, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Maxim Integrated Products currently has a consensus price target of $59.7333, suggesting a potential downside of 3.62%. Broadcom has a consensus price target of $343.3871, suggesting a potential upside of 7.72%. Given Broadcom's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Broadcom is more favorable than Maxim Integrated Products.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Maxim Integrated Products and Broadcom's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Maxim Integrated Products pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $13.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Maxim Integrated Products pays out 79.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Broadcom pays out 74.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Maxim Integrated Products has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Broadcom has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Broadcom is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Broadcom beats Maxim Integrated Products on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ:MXIM) and Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Volatility & Risk

Maxim Integrated Products has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its share price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Texas Instruments has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its share price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Maxim Integrated Products and Texas Instruments' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

90.1% of Maxim Integrated Products shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.9% of Texas Instruments shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Maxim Integrated Products shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Texas Instruments shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Maxim Integrated Products and Texas Instruments, as provided by MarketBeat.

Maxim Integrated Products presently has a consensus target price of $59.7333, suggesting a potential downside of 3.62%. Texas Instruments has a consensus target price of $123.6364, suggesting a potential downside of 4.55%. Given Maxim Integrated Products' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Maxim Integrated Products is more favorable than Texas Instruments.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Maxim Integrated Products and Texas Instruments' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Texas Instruments has higher revenue and earnings than Maxim Integrated Products. Texas Instruments is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Maxim Integrated Products, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Maxim Integrated Products pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Texas Instruments pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Maxim Integrated Products pays out 79.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Texas Instruments pays out 68.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Maxim Integrated Products has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Texas Instruments has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years.

Summary

Texas Instruments beats Maxim Integrated Products on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ:MXIM) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Risk & Volatility

Maxim Integrated Products has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its share price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Micron Technology has a beta of 1.53, suggesting that its share price is 53% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Maxim Integrated Products and Micron Technology's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

90.1% of Maxim Integrated Products shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.1% of Micron Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Maxim Integrated Products 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, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Maxim Integrated Products and Micron Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.

Maxim Integrated Products presently has a consensus target price of $59.7333, suggesting a potential downside of 3.62%. Micron Technology has a consensus target price of $63.9333, suggesting a potential upside of 25.56%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Maxim Integrated Products.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Maxim Integrated Products and Micron Technology's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

Micron Technology beats Maxim Integrated Products on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ:MXIM) and Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Volatility & Risk

Maxim Integrated Products has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its share price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Analog Devices has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Maxim Integrated Products and Analog Devices' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

90.1% of Maxim Integrated Products shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.4% of Analog Devices shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Maxim Integrated Products shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Analog Devices shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Maxim Integrated Products and Analog Devices, as provided by MarketBeat.

Maxim Integrated Products presently has a consensus target price of $59.7333, suggesting a potential downside of 3.62%. Analog Devices has a consensus target price of $122.5238, suggesting a potential downside of 0.89%. Given Analog Devices' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Analog Devices is more favorable than Maxim Integrated Products.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Maxim Integrated Products and Analog Devices' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Analog Devices has higher revenue and earnings than Maxim Integrated Products. Analog Devices is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Maxim Integrated Products, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Maxim Integrated Products pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Analog Devices pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Maxim Integrated Products pays out 79.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Analog Devices pays out 48.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Maxim Integrated Products has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Analog Devices has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

Summary

Analog Devices beats Maxim Integrated Products on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.