Perion Network (PERI) Competitors

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PERI vs. PEGA, ANET, BL, ASAN, and RXT

Should you buy Perion Network stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Perion Network 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 Perion Network include Pegasystems (PEGA), Arista Networks (ANET), BlackLine (BL), Asana (ASAN), and Rackspace Technology (RXT).

How does Perion Network compare to Pegasystems?

Perion Network (NASDAQ:PERI) and Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Perion Network	$439.93M	0.78	-$7.93M	-$0.18	N/A
Pegasystems	$1.70B	3.37	$393.44M	$1.86	18.41

68.1% of Perion Network shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.9% of Pegasystems shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.8% of Perion Network shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 48.4% of Pegasystems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Pegasystems has a net margin of 20.04% compared to Perion Network's net margin of -2.17%. Pegasystems' return on equity of 30.05% beat Perion Network's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Perion Network	-2.17%	3.29%	2.47%
Pegasystems	20.04%	30.05%	14.07%

Perion Network presently has a consensus price target of $13.88, indicating a potential upside of 56.96%. Pegasystems has a consensus price target of $63.70, indicating a potential upside of 85.99%. Given Pegasystems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Pegasystems is more favorable than Perion Network.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Perion Network	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Pegasystems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.73

Perion Network has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pegasystems has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Perion Network and Perion Network both had 10 articles in the media. Perion Network's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Pegasystems' score of 0.23 indicating that Perion Network is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Perion Network	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Pegasystems	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Pegasystems beats Perion Network on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Perion Network compare to Arista Networks?

Perion Network (NASDAQ:PERI) and Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

Perion Network currently has a consensus target price of $13.88, indicating a potential upside of 56.96%. Arista Networks has a consensus target price of $181.84, indicating a potential upside of 22.14%. Given Perion Network's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Perion Network is more favorable than Arista Networks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Perion Network	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Arista Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	21 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Arista Networks has a net margin of 38.32% compared to Perion Network's net margin of -2.17%. Arista Networks' return on equity of 30.10% beat Perion Network's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Perion Network	-2.17%	3.29%	2.47%
Arista Networks	38.32%	30.10%	19.35%

68.1% of Perion Network shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.5% of Arista Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.8% of Perion Network shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Arista Networks shares are owned 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.

Perion Network has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Arista Networks has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Perion Network	$439.93M	0.78	-$7.93M	-$0.18	N/A
Arista Networks	$9.01B	20.82	$3.51B	$2.92	50.99

In the previous week, Arista Networks had 49 more articles in the media than Perion Network. MarketBeat recorded 59 mentions for Arista Networks and 10 mentions for Perion Network. Arista Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Perion Network's score of 0.68 indicating that Arista Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Perion Network	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Arista Networks	40 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Arista Networks beats Perion Network on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Perion Network compare to BlackLine?

BlackLine (NASDAQ:BL) and Perion Network (NASDAQ:PERI) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment and valuation.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
BlackLine	$700.43M	2.42	$24.17M	$0.43	67.30
Perion Network	$439.93M	0.78	-$7.93M	-$0.18	N/A

BlackLine has a net margin of 3.71% compared to Perion Network's net margin of -2.17%. BlackLine's return on equity of 18.86% beat Perion Network's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BlackLine	3.71%	18.86%	3.88%
Perion Network	-2.17%	3.29%	2.47%

95.1% of BlackLine shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of Perion Network shares are held by institutional investors. 9.1% of BlackLine shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Perion Network shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

BlackLine has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Perion Network has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

BlackLine currently has a consensus price target of $43.67, indicating a potential upside of 50.89%. Perion Network has a consensus price target of $13.88, indicating a potential upside of 56.96%. Given Perion Network's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Perion Network is more favorable than BlackLine.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BlackLine	2 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.21
Perion Network	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

In the previous week, BlackLine and BlackLine both had 10 articles in the media. Perion Network's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat BlackLine's score of 0.33 indicating that Perion Network is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
BlackLine	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Perion Network	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

BlackLine beats Perion Network on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Perion Network compare to Asana?

Asana (NYSE:ASAN) and Perion Network (NASDAQ:PERI) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Asana	$790.81M	1.91	-$189.02M	-$0.80	N/A
Perion Network	$439.93M	0.78	-$7.93M	-$0.18	N/A

In the previous week, Perion Network had 1 more articles in the media than Asana. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Perion Network and 9 mentions for Asana. Perion Network's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Asana's score of 0.31 indicating that Perion Network is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Asana	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Perion Network	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

26.2% of Asana shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of Perion Network shares are held by institutional investors. 61.3% of Asana shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Perion Network shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Asana presently has a consensus target price of $12.32, indicating a potential upside of 94.50%. Perion Network has a consensus target price of $13.88, indicating a potential upside of 56.96%. Given Asana's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Asana is more favorable than Perion Network.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Asana	4 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.12
Perion Network	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

Perion Network has a net margin of -2.17% compared to Asana's net margin of -23.90%. Perion Network's return on equity of 3.29% beat Asana's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Asana	-23.90%	-77.05%	-17.97%
Perion Network	-2.17%	3.29%	2.47%

Asana has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Perion Network has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its share price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Perion Network beats Asana on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Perion Network compare to Rackspace Technology?

Perion Network (NASDAQ:PERI) and Rackspace Technology (NASDAQ:RXT) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends and media sentiment.

Perion Network has a net margin of -2.17% compared to Rackspace Technology's net margin of -5.41%. Perion Network's return on equity of 3.29% beat Rackspace Technology's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Perion Network	-2.17%	3.29%	2.47%
Rackspace Technology	-5.41%	N/A	-1.55%

Perion Network currently has a consensus price target of $13.88, indicating a potential upside of 56.96%. Rackspace Technology has a consensus price target of $1.95, indicating a potential downside of 54.97%. Given Perion Network's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Perion Network is more favorable than Rackspace Technology.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Perion Network	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Rackspace Technology	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.75

In the previous week, Perion Network had 5 more articles in the media than Rackspace Technology. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Perion Network and 5 mentions for Rackspace Technology. Rackspace Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Perion Network's score of 0.68 indicating that Rackspace Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Perion Network	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Rackspace Technology	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Perion Network	$439.93M	0.78	-$7.93M	-$0.18	N/A
Rackspace Technology	$2.69B	0.40	-$225.80M	-$0.61	N/A

68.1% of Perion Network shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.5% of Rackspace Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of Perion Network shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Rackspace 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.

Perion Network has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its share price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rackspace Technology has a beta of 2.23, suggesting that its share price is 123% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Perion Network beats Rackspace Technology on 10 of the 16 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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PERI vs. The Competition

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Metric	Perion Network	INTERNET CONTENT Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$351.61M	$2.76B	$38.99B	$12.29B
Dividend Yield	N/A	7.75%	3.21%	5.33%
P/E Ratio	-35.36	5.63	168.69	25.34
Price / Sales	0.78	1.80	629.72	85.26
Price / Cash	8.04	8.79	46.90	56.16
Price / Book	0.51	3.14	10.41	7.01
Net Income	-$7.93M	$130.71M	$1.06B	$335.27M
7 Day Performance	-14.01%	5.03%	1.59%	1.28%
1 Month Performance	-17.69%	21.28%	4.24%	0.16%
1 Year Performance	-19.27%	-13.87%	164.95%	34.54%

Perion Network Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
PERI Perion Network	4.8865 of 5 stars	$8.84 -1.9%	$13.88 +57.0%	-16.7%	$351.61M	$439.93M	N/A	420	Trending News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast High Trading Volume
PEGA Pegasystems	4.7744 of 5 stars	$34.84 +3.3%	$63.70 +82.8%	-31.2%	$5.63B	$1.70B	18.36	5,598	Analyst Upgrade Insider Trade
ANET Arista Networks	4.6586 of 5 stars	$139.84 -1.5%	$181.84 +30.0%	+60.9%	$178.77B	$9.01B	48.54	5,115	Trending News Insider Trade
BL BlackLine	3.9369 of 5 stars	$30.22 +10.9%	$43.67 +44.5%	-46.3%	$1.60B	$700.43M	69.33	1,850	High Trading Volume
ASAN Asana	3.3515 of 5 stars	$6.72 +8.3%	$12.32 +83.5%	-62.5%	$1.48B	$790.81M	N/A	1,767	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings Gap Down

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Perion Network (PERI) Competitors

PERI vs. PEGA, ANET, BL, ASAN, and RXT

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Perion Network (PERI) Competitors

PERI vs. PEGA, ANET, BL, ASAN, and RXT

How does Perion Network compare to Pegasystems?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, PERI or PEGA?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in PERI or PEGA?

Is PERI or PEGA more profitable?

Do analysts recommend PERI or PEGA?

Which has more volatility and risk, PERI or PEGA?

Does the media favor PERI or PEGA?

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How does Perion Network compare to Arista Networks?

Do analysts recommend PERI or ANET?

Is PERI or ANET more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in PERI or ANET?

Which has more volatility & risk, PERI or ANET?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, PERI or ANET?

Does the media favor PERI or ANET?

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How does Perion Network compare to BlackLine?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, BL or PERI?

Is BL or PERI more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of BL or PERI?

Which has more risk and volatility, BL or PERI?

Do analysts recommend BL or PERI?

Does the media prefer BL or PERI?

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How does Perion Network compare to Asana?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, ASAN or PERI?

Does the media prefer ASAN or PERI?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of ASAN or PERI?

Do analysts recommend ASAN or PERI?

Is ASAN or PERI more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, ASAN or PERI?

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How does Perion Network compare to Rackspace Technology?

Is PERI or RXT more profitable?

Do analysts recommend PERI or RXT?

Does the media prefer PERI or RXT?

Which has better earnings & valuation, PERI or RXT?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of PERI or RXT?

Which has more volatility & risk, PERI or RXT?

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