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$16.82 +0.47 (+2.87%)
As of 08/28/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

PUBM vs. MGNI, STGW, CCO, TBLA, and EEX

Should you buy PubMatic stock or one of its competitors? PubMatic's main competitors and comparable companies include Magnite (MGNI), Stagwell (STGW), Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO), Taboola.com (TBLA), and Emerald (EEX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "advertising" industry.

How does PubMatic compare to Magnite?

Magnite (NASDAQ:MGNI) and PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) are both communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Magnite$742.04M4.58$144.61M$1.0921.74
PubMatic$282.93M2.71-$14.46M-$0.30N/A

Magnite has a beta of 2.26, meaning that its stock price is 126% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PubMatic has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

Magnite has a net margin of 22.49% compared to PubMatic's net margin of -4.66%. Magnite's return on equity of 9.33% beat PubMatic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Magnite22.49% 9.33% 2.77%
PubMatic -4.66%-5.41%-1.99%

Magnite presently has a consensus target price of $28.30, suggesting a potential upside of 19.41%. PubMatic has a consensus target price of $18.25, suggesting a potential upside of 8.50%. Given Magnite's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Magnite is more favorable than PubMatic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Magnite
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
PubMatic
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

In the previous week, Magnite had 12 more articles in the media than PubMatic. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Magnite and 4 mentions for PubMatic. Magnite's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat PubMatic's score of 0.79 indicating that Magnite is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Magnite
11 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PubMatic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

73.4% of Magnite shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.3% of PubMatic shares are held by institutional investors. 3.2% of Magnite shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 27.8% of PubMatic shares are held 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.

Summary

Magnite beats PubMatic on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PubMatic compare to Stagwell?

PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) and Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, dividends, profitability and institutional ownership.

PubMatic has a beta of 1.54, suggesting that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stagwell has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

PubMatic currently has a consensus price target of $18.25, indicating a potential upside of 8.50%. Stagwell has a consensus price target of $9.60, indicating a potential upside of 9.84%. Given Stagwell's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Stagwell is more favorable than PubMatic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PubMatic
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Stagwell
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PubMatic$282.93M2.71-$14.46M-$0.30N/A
Stagwell$2.91B0.73$29.10M$0.06145.67

Stagwell has a net margin of 0.53% compared to PubMatic's net margin of -4.66%. Stagwell's return on equity of 27.30% beat PubMatic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PubMatic-4.66% -5.41% -1.99%
Stagwell 0.53%27.30%4.77%

64.3% of PubMatic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.6% of Stagwell shares are held by institutional investors. 27.8% of PubMatic shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 11.2% of Stagwell shares are held 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.

In the previous week, PubMatic and PubMatic both had 4 articles in the media. Stagwell's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat PubMatic's score of 0.79 indicating that Stagwell is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PubMatic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Stagwell
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Stagwell beats PubMatic on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PubMatic compare to Clear Channel Outdoor?

Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE:CCO) and PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, risk and valuation.

85.5% of Clear Channel Outdoor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.3% of PubMatic shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.7% of Clear Channel Outdoor shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 27.8% of PubMatic shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Clear Channel Outdoor currently has a consensus price target of $2.29, indicating a potential downside of 2.05%. PubMatic has a consensus price target of $18.25, indicating a potential upside of 8.50%. Given PubMatic's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe PubMatic is more favorable than Clear Channel Outdoor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Clear Channel Outdoor
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
PubMatic
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Clear Channel Outdoor has a beta of 1.95, indicating that its stock price is 95% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PubMatic has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Clear Channel Outdoor$1.60B0.74$19.94M-$0.21N/A
PubMatic$282.93M2.71-$14.46M-$0.30N/A

PubMatic has a net margin of -4.66% compared to Clear Channel Outdoor's net margin of -6.31%. Clear Channel Outdoor's return on equity of 0.00% beat PubMatic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Clear Channel Outdoor-6.31% N/A -2.08%
PubMatic -4.66%-5.41%-1.99%

In the previous week, Clear Channel Outdoor had 2 more articles in the media than PubMatic. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Clear Channel Outdoor and 4 mentions for PubMatic. Clear Channel Outdoor's average media sentiment score of 1.43 beat PubMatic's score of 0.79 indicating that Clear Channel Outdoor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Clear Channel Outdoor
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PubMatic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Clear Channel Outdoor beats PubMatic on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PubMatic compare to Taboola.com?

Taboola.com (NASDAQ:TBLA) and PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk, media sentiment and dividends.

42.9% of Taboola.com shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.3% of PubMatic shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.6% of Taboola.com shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 27.8% of PubMatic shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Taboola.com has a beta of 1.5, indicating that its share price is 50% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PubMatic has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

Taboola.com has a net margin of 6.05% compared to PubMatic's net margin of -4.66%. Taboola.com's return on equity of 12.15% beat PubMatic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Taboola.com6.05% 12.15% 7.22%
PubMatic -4.66%-5.41%-1.99%

In the previous week, Taboola.com had 39 more articles in the media than PubMatic. MarketBeat recorded 43 mentions for Taboola.com and 4 mentions for PubMatic. PubMatic's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Taboola.com's score of 0.12 indicating that PubMatic is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Taboola.com
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
31 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
PubMatic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Taboola.com presently has a consensus target price of $5.75, indicating a potential upside of 52.12%. PubMatic has a consensus target price of $18.25, indicating a potential upside of 8.50%. Given Taboola.com's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Taboola.com is more favorable than PubMatic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Taboola.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
PubMatic
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Taboola.com$1.91B0.50$42.28M$0.409.45
PubMatic$282.93M2.71-$14.46M-$0.30N/A

Summary

Taboola.com beats PubMatic on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PubMatic compare to Emerald?

PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) and Emerald (NYSE:EEX) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, earnings, valuation and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PubMatic$282.93M2.71-$14.46M-$0.30N/A
Emerald$471.10M2.12-$30.70M-$0.19N/A

PubMatic has a net margin of -4.66% compared to Emerald's net margin of -8.24%. PubMatic's return on equity of -5.41% beat Emerald's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PubMatic-4.66% -5.41% -1.99%
Emerald -8.24%-10.81%-3.18%

PubMatic has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Emerald has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

64.3% of PubMatic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.9% of Emerald shares are held by institutional investors. 27.8% of PubMatic shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Emerald shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, PubMatic had 4 more articles in the media than Emerald. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for PubMatic and 0 mentions for Emerald. PubMatic's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Emerald's score of 0.00 indicating that PubMatic is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
PubMatic Positive
Emerald Neutral

PubMatic currently has a consensus target price of $18.25, indicating a potential upside of 8.50%. Emerald has a consensus target price of $5.03, indicating a potential downside of 0.18%. Given PubMatic's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe PubMatic is more favorable than Emerald.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PubMatic
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Emerald
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Summary

PubMatic beats Emerald on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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PUBM vs. The Competition

MetricPubMaticMedia IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$766.15M$3.19B$33.28B$12.90B
Dividend YieldN/A5.44%5.35%11.28%
P/E Ratio-56.0632.33233.6325.45
Price / Sales2.7135.4164.0173.08
Price / Cash27.6915.8220.4753.00
Price / Book3.219.1811.476.14
Net Income-$14.46M-$45.84M$1.10B$348.86M
7 Day Performance2.50%-0.08%0.38%-0.80%
1 Month Performance32.03%5.24%1.88%4.13%
1 Year Performance94.00%3.49%-2.78%15.17%

PubMatic Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PUBM
PubMatic
2.9488 of 5 stars
$16.82
+2.9%
$18.25
+8.5%
+94.0%$766.15M$282.93MN/A1,030
MGNI
Magnite
4.7947 of 5 stars
$24.19
-2.2%
$28.30
+17.0%
-8.7%$3.55B$742.04M22.19950
STGW
Stagwell
3.9401 of 5 stars
$8.70
-4.6%
$9.60
+10.3%
+55.0%$2.23B$2.91B145.0012,629
CCO
Clear Channel Outdoor
1.3831 of 5 stars
$2.32
-0.4%
$2.29
-1.2%
+89.5%$1.19B$1.60BN/A1,900
TBLA
Taboola.com
4.6814 of 5 stars
$3.89
-4.0%
$5.75
+47.8%
+13.2%$1.02B$1.91B9.732,000

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