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Insulet (PODD) Competitors

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PODD vs. DXCM, RMD, STE, GMED, and BAX

Should you buy Insulet stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Insulet 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 Insulet include DexCom (DXCM), ResMed (RMD), STERIS (STE), Globus Medical (GMED), and Baxter International (BAX). These companies are all part of the "health care equipment" industry.

How does Insulet compare to DexCom?

Insulet (NASDAQ:PODD) and DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) are both medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and profitability.

Insulet presently has a consensus target price of $252.04, indicating a potential upside of 75.93%. DexCom has a consensus target price of $82.42, indicating a potential upside of 13.93%. Given Insulet's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Insulet is more favorable than DexCom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Insulet
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74
DexCom
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92

Insulet has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DexCom has a beta of 1.45, indicating that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, DexCom had 8 more articles in the media than Insulet. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for DexCom and 14 mentions for Insulet. DexCom's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Insulet's score of 0.19 indicating that DexCom is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Insulet
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
DexCom
20 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

DexCom has a net margin of 19.31% compared to Insulet's net margin of 10.44%. DexCom's return on equity of 33.33% beat Insulet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Insulet10.44% 26.87% 12.01%
DexCom 19.31%33.33%13.19%

97.8% of DexCom shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Insulet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of DexCom shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Insulet$2.71B3.66$247.10M$4.3033.32
DexCom$4.82B5.79$836.30M$2.3430.91

Summary

DexCom beats Insulet on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Insulet compare to ResMed?

ResMed (NYSE:RMD) and Insulet (NASDAQ:PODD) are both medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

ResMed presently has a consensus price target of $286.18, indicating a potential upside of 50.04%. Insulet has a consensus price target of $252.04, indicating a potential upside of 75.93%. Given Insulet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Insulet is more favorable than ResMed.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ResMed
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Insulet
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74

In the previous week, ResMed had 8 more articles in the media than Insulet. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for ResMed and 14 mentions for Insulet. ResMed's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Insulet's score of 0.19 indicating that ResMed is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ResMed
18 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Insulet
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

ResMed has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Insulet has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

55.0% of ResMed shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of ResMed shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Insulet shares are held 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ResMed$5.54B5.00$1.40B$10.3718.39
Insulet$2.71B3.66$247.10M$4.3033.32

ResMed has a net margin of 27.44% compared to Insulet's net margin of 10.44%. Insulet's return on equity of 26.87% beat ResMed's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ResMed27.44% 25.35% 18.69%
Insulet 10.44%26.87%12.01%

Summary

ResMed beats Insulet on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Insulet compare to STERIS?

STERIS (NYSE:STE) and Insulet (NASDAQ:PODD) are both medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and institutional ownership.

94.7% of STERIS shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of STERIS shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Insulet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
STERIS$5.94B3.48$782.30M$7.9326.59
Insulet$2.71B3.66$247.10M$4.3033.32

In the previous week, Insulet had 8 more articles in the media than STERIS. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Insulet and 6 mentions for STERIS. STERIS's average media sentiment score of 1.68 beat Insulet's score of 0.19 indicating that STERIS is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
STERIS
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Insulet
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

STERIS has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Insulet has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

STERIS has a net margin of 13.18% compared to Insulet's net margin of 10.44%. Insulet's return on equity of 26.87% beat STERIS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
STERIS13.18% 14.15% 9.52%
Insulet 10.44%26.87%12.01%

STERIS presently has a consensus target price of $278.00, indicating a potential upside of 31.85%. Insulet has a consensus target price of $252.04, indicating a potential upside of 75.93%. Given Insulet's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Insulet is more favorable than STERIS.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
STERIS
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Insulet
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74

Summary

STERIS and Insulet tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Insulet compare to Globus Medical?

Globus Medical (NYSE:GMED) and Insulet (NASDAQ:PODD) are both medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends and risk.

95.2% of Globus Medical shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.4% of Globus Medical shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Insulet shares are owned 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.

Globus Medical has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Insulet has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Globus Medical has a net margin of 18.92% compared to Insulet's net margin of 10.44%. Insulet's return on equity of 26.87% beat Globus Medical's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Globus Medical18.92% 13.46% 11.65%
Insulet 10.44%26.87%12.01%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Globus Medical$2.94B3.62$537.87M$4.3018.25
Insulet$2.71B3.66$247.10M$4.3033.32

Globus Medical currently has a consensus price target of $106.36, suggesting a potential upside of 35.56%. Insulet has a consensus price target of $252.04, suggesting a potential upside of 75.93%. Given Insulet's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Insulet is more favorable than Globus Medical.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Globus Medical
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
Insulet
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74

In the previous week, Insulet had 10 more articles in the media than Globus Medical. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Insulet and 4 mentions for Globus Medical. Globus Medical's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat Insulet's score of 0.19 indicating that Globus Medical is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Globus Medical
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Insulet
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Globus Medical and Insulet tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Insulet compare to Baxter International?

Baxter International (NYSE:BAX) and Insulet (NASDAQ:PODD) are both mid-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and profitability.

Baxter International has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Insulet has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Baxter International$11.32B0.86-$957M-$2.13N/A
Insulet$2.71B3.66$247.10M$4.3033.32

Insulet has a net margin of 10.44% compared to Baxter International's net margin of -9.70%. Insulet's return on equity of 26.87% beat Baxter International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Baxter International-9.70% 16.15% 5.24%
Insulet 10.44%26.87%12.01%

In the previous week, Insulet had 11 more articles in the media than Baxter International. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Insulet and 3 mentions for Baxter International. Insulet's average media sentiment score of 0.19 beat Baxter International's score of 0.00 indicating that Insulet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Baxter International
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Insulet
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

90.2% of Baxter International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Baxter International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Insulet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Baxter International currently has a consensus target price of $19.73, suggesting a potential upside of 5.10%. Insulet has a consensus target price of $252.04, suggesting a potential upside of 75.93%. Given Insulet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Insulet is more favorable than Baxter International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Baxter International
3 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.92
Insulet
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74

Summary

Insulet beats Baxter International on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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PODD vs. The Competition

MetricInsuletMED PRODUCTS IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$9.92B$7.95B$6.24B$12.48B
Dividend YieldN/A2.56%2.69%5.30%
P/E Ratio33.3215.4121.0924.35
Price / Sales3.665.78561.45126.00
Price / Cash23.4317.2342.3157.88
Price / Book6.653.539.956.72
Net Income$247.10M$224.05M$3.56B$337.08M
7 Day Performance-1.88%-1.06%-0.07%1.63%
1 Month Performance-18.16%0.32%5.08%6.29%
1 Year Performance-55.68%0.45%28.39%35.50%

Insulet Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PODD
Insulet
4.1373 of 5 stars
$144.07
+1.2%
$252.04
+74.9%
-56.2%$9.98B$2.71B33.505,400
DXCM
DexCom
4.4524 of 5 stars
$74.87
+1.5%
$82.42
+10.1%
-14.1%$28.45B$4.66B32.0011,000
RMD
ResMed
4.8934 of 5 stars
$186.58
-2.1%
$286.18
+53.4%
-25.0%$27.64B$5.15B17.9910,600
STE
STERIS
4.7849 of 5 stars
$210.80
-0.9%
$278.00
+31.9%
-13.2%$20.86B$5.94B26.5817,787
GMED
Globus Medical
4.0921 of 5 stars
$79.78
-2.6%
$106.36
+33.3%
+32.8%$11.11B$3.10B18.556,000

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This page (NASDAQ:PODD) was last updated on 6/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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