Which has better earnings and valuation, AAPL or QCOM?

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Qualcomm. Qualcomm is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, 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 Apple $466.82B 9.67 $112.01B $8.72 35.48 Qualcomm $44.07B 3.83 $5.54B $8.64 18.61

Is AAPL or QCOM more profitable?

Apple has a net margin of 27.62% compared to Qualcomm's net margin of 21.01%. Apple's return on equity of 135.46% beat Qualcomm's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Apple 27.62% 135.46% 34.11% Qualcomm 21.01% 38.36% 17.48%

Does the media favor AAPL or QCOM?

In the previous week, Apple had 156 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 255 mentions for Apple and 99 mentions for Qualcomm. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Apple's score of 0.86 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Apple 140 Very Positive mention(s) 43 Positive mention(s) 46 Neutral mention(s) 17 Negative mention(s) 7 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Qualcomm 95 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Does the media prefer QCOM or AMD?

In the previous week, Advanced Micro Devices had 109 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 208 mentions for Advanced Micro Devices and 99 mentions for Qualcomm. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Advanced Micro Devices' score of 0.86 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Qualcomm 95 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Advanced Micro Devices 125 Very Positive mention(s) 26 Positive mention(s) 34 Neutral mention(s) 14 Negative mention(s) 4 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, QCOM or AVGO?

Broadcom has higher revenue and earnings than Qualcomm. Qualcomm is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Broadcom, 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 Qualcomm $44.07B 3.83 $5.54B $8.64 18.61 Broadcom $63.89B 27.44 $23.13B $6.00 61.41

Is QCOM or AVGO more profitable?

Broadcom has a net margin of 38.85% compared to Qualcomm's net margin of 21.01%. Broadcom's return on equity of 41.61% beat Qualcomm's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Qualcomm 21.01% 38.36% 17.48% Broadcom 38.85% 41.61% 19.55%

Does the media prefer QCOM or AVGO?

In the previous week, Broadcom had 8 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 107 mentions for Broadcom and 99 mentions for Qualcomm. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Broadcom's score of 0.96 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Qualcomm 95 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Broadcom 77 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 17 Neutral mention(s) 7 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation and earnings, QCOM or CLFD?

Qualcomm has higher revenue and earnings than Clearfield. Clearfield is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Qualcomm, 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 Qualcomm $44.07B 3.83 $5.54B $8.64 18.61 Clearfield $150.13M 2.49 -$8.05M -$0.51 N/A

Is QCOM or CLFD more profitable?

Qualcomm has a net margin of 21.01% compared to Clearfield's net margin of -4.71%. Qualcomm's return on equity of 38.36% beat Clearfield's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Qualcomm 21.01% 38.36% 17.48% Clearfield -4.71% 1.61% 1.45%

Does the media refer more to QCOM or CLFD?

In the previous week, Qualcomm had 98 more articles in the media than Clearfield. MarketBeat recorded 99 mentions for Qualcomm and 1 mentions for Clearfield. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Clearfield's score of 0.81 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Qualcomm 95 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Clearfield 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, QCOM or GOOGL?

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Qualcomm. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Qualcomm, 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 Qualcomm $44.07B 3.83 $5.54B $8.64 18.61 Alphabet $402.84B 10.47 $132.17B $19.91 17.32

Is QCOM or GOOGL more profitable?

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to Qualcomm's net margin of 21.01%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat Qualcomm's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Qualcomm 21.01% 38.36% 17.48% Alphabet 54.77% 51.32% 35.42%

Does the media prefer QCOM or GOOGL?

In the previous week, Alphabet had 65 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 164 mentions for Alphabet and 99 mentions for Qualcomm. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Alphabet's score of 0.82 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Qualcomm 95 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Alphabet 104 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 37 Neutral mention(s) 16 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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QCOM vs. AAPL, AMD, AVGO, CLFD, and GOOGL

Should you buy Qualcomm stock or one of its competitors? Qualcomm's main competitors and comparable companies include Apple (AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Clearfield (CLFD), and Alphabet (GOOGL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Qualcomm compare to Apple?

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) are both large-cap technology 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.

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Qualcomm. Qualcomm is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, 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
Apple	$466.82B	9.67	$112.01B	$8.72	35.48
Qualcomm	$44.07B	3.83	$5.54B	$8.64	18.61

Apple has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Qualcomm has a beta of 1.65, suggesting that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the broader market.

Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Qualcomm pays an annual dividend of $3.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Apple pays out 12.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Qualcomm pays out 42.6% 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. Apple has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Qualcomm has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years. Qualcomm is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Apple currently has a consensus price target of $330.53, indicating a potential upside of 6.85%. Qualcomm has a consensus price target of $203.63, indicating a potential upside of 26.68%. Given Qualcomm's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Qualcomm is more favorable than Apple.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Apple	4 Sell rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	22 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.51
Qualcomm	2 Sell rating(s)	20 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.42

67.7% of Apple shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.3% of Qualcomm shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Qualcomm shares are held 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.

Apple has a net margin of 27.62% compared to Qualcomm's net margin of 21.01%. Apple's return on equity of 135.46% beat Qualcomm's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Apple	27.62%	135.46%	34.11%
Qualcomm	21.01%	38.36%	17.48%

In the previous week, Apple had 156 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 255 mentions for Apple and 99 mentions for Qualcomm. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Apple's score of 0.86 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Apple	140 Very Positive mention(s)	43 Positive mention(s)	46 Neutral mention(s)	17 Negative mention(s)	7 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Qualcomm	95 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

Summary

Apple beats Qualcomm on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Qualcomm compare to Advanced Micro Devices?

Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Qualcomm has a beta of 1.65, indicating that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Advanced Micro Devices has a beta of 2.48, indicating that its stock price is 148% more volatile than the broader market.

Qualcomm has higher revenue and earnings than Advanced Micro Devices. Qualcomm 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Qualcomm	$44.07B	3.83	$5.54B	$8.64	18.61
Advanced Micro Devices	$34.64B	22.30	$4.34B	$3.89	121.66

74.3% of Qualcomm shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.3% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Qualcomm shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Qualcomm has a net margin of 21.01% compared to Advanced Micro Devices' net margin of 15.58%. Qualcomm's return on equity of 38.36% beat Advanced Micro Devices' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Qualcomm	21.01%	38.36%	17.48%
Advanced Micro Devices	15.58%	12.30%	9.89%

In the previous week, Advanced Micro Devices had 109 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 208 mentions for Advanced Micro Devices and 99 mentions for Qualcomm. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Advanced Micro Devices' score of 0.86 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Qualcomm	95 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Advanced Micro Devices	125 Very Positive mention(s)	26 Positive mention(s)	34 Neutral mention(s)	14 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Qualcomm currently has a consensus price target of $203.63, suggesting a potential upside of 26.68%. Advanced Micro Devices has a consensus price target of $546.95, suggesting a potential upside of 15.57%. Given Qualcomm's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Qualcomm is more favorable than Advanced Micro Devices.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Qualcomm	2 Sell rating(s)	20 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.42
Advanced Micro Devices	1 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	32 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

Summary

Qualcomm beats Advanced Micro Devices on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Qualcomm compare to Broadcom?

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

Qualcomm presently has a consensus target price of $203.63, suggesting a potential upside of 26.68%. Broadcom has a consensus target price of $491.97, suggesting a potential upside of 33.52%. Given Broadcom's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Broadcom is more favorable than Qualcomm.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Qualcomm	2 Sell rating(s)	20 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.42
Broadcom	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	29 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88

Qualcomm pays an annual dividend of $3.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Qualcomm pays out 42.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Broadcom pays out 43.3% 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. Qualcomm has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years and Broadcom has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Qualcomm is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

74.3% of Qualcomm shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.4% of Broadcom shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Qualcomm shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Broadcom 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.

Broadcom has a net margin of 38.85% compared to Qualcomm's net margin of 21.01%. Broadcom's return on equity of 41.61% beat Qualcomm's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Qualcomm	21.01%	38.36%	17.48%
Broadcom	38.85%	41.61%	19.55%

In the previous week, Broadcom had 8 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 107 mentions for Broadcom and 99 mentions for Qualcomm. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Broadcom's score of 0.96 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Qualcomm	95 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Broadcom	77 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	17 Neutral mention(s)	7 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Broadcom has higher revenue and earnings than Qualcomm. Qualcomm is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Broadcom, 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
Qualcomm	$44.07B	3.83	$5.54B	$8.64	18.61
Broadcom	$63.89B	27.44	$23.13B	$6.00	61.41

Qualcomm has a beta of 1.65, meaning that its share price is 65% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Broadcom has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Broadcom beats Qualcomm on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Qualcomm compare to Clearfield?

Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) and Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) are both technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

74.3% of Qualcomm shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.7% of Clearfield shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Qualcomm shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 17.8% of Clearfield 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.

Qualcomm has a beta of 1.65, meaning that its share price is 65% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Clearfield has a beta of 2.12, meaning that its share price is 112% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Qualcomm had 98 more articles in the media than Clearfield. MarketBeat recorded 99 mentions for Qualcomm and 1 mentions for Clearfield. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Clearfield's score of 0.81 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Qualcomm	95 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Clearfield	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Qualcomm has a net margin of 21.01% compared to Clearfield's net margin of -4.71%. Qualcomm's return on equity of 38.36% beat Clearfield's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Qualcomm	21.01%	38.36%	17.48%
Clearfield	-4.71%	1.61%	1.45%

Qualcomm has higher revenue and earnings than Clearfield. Clearfield is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Qualcomm, 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
Qualcomm	$44.07B	3.83	$5.54B	$8.64	18.61
Clearfield	$150.13M	2.49	-$8.05M	-$0.51	N/A

Qualcomm currently has a consensus price target of $203.63, indicating a potential upside of 26.68%. Clearfield has a consensus price target of $41.75, indicating a potential upside of 51.60%. Given Clearfield's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Clearfield is more favorable than Qualcomm.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Qualcomm	2 Sell rating(s)	20 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.42
Clearfield	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

Summary

Qualcomm beats Clearfield on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Qualcomm compare to Alphabet?

Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

74.3% of Qualcomm shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Qualcomm shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.6% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Qualcomm pays an annual dividend of $3.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Qualcomm pays out 42.6% 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. Qualcomm has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years and Alphabet has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Qualcomm is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Qualcomm has a beta of 1.65, meaning that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Qualcomm. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Qualcomm, 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
Qualcomm	$44.07B	3.83	$5.54B	$8.64	18.61
Alphabet	$402.84B	10.47	$132.17B	$19.91	17.32

In the previous week, Alphabet had 65 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 164 mentions for Alphabet and 99 mentions for Qualcomm. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Alphabet's score of 0.82 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Qualcomm	95 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Alphabet	104 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	37 Neutral mention(s)	16 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to Qualcomm's net margin of 21.01%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat Qualcomm's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Qualcomm	21.01%	38.36%	17.48%
Alphabet	54.77%	51.32%	35.42%

Qualcomm presently has a consensus target price of $203.63, suggesting a potential upside of 26.68%. Alphabet has a consensus target price of $420.19, suggesting a potential upside of 21.86%. Given Qualcomm's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Qualcomm is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Qualcomm	2 Sell rating(s)	20 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.42
Alphabet	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	44 Buy rating(s)	6 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.04

Summary

Alphabet beats Qualcomm on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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QCOM vs. The Competition

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Metric	Qualcomm	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Industry	Technology Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$168.81B	$108.32B	$29.45B	$12.76B
Dividend Yield	2.27%	1.58%	2.75%	11.09%
P/E Ratio	18.61	81.17	73.05	24.19
Price / Sales	3.83	95.31	594.18	110.97
Price / Cash	13.54	63.56	50.03	53.23
Price / Book	6.11	10.26	9.46	6.37
Net Income	$5.54B	$1.86B	$679.74M	$347.74M
7 Day Performance	-3.04%	-6.83%	-1.33%	0.08%
1 Month Performance	-7.35%	-4.12%	2.39%	2.13%
1 Year Performance	4.30%	110.92%	193.38%	20.64%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
QCOM Qualcomm	4.8346 of 5 stars	$160.75 +0.0%	$203.63 +26.7%	+4.3%	$168.81B	$44.07B	18.61	52,000	News Coverage Positive News Insider Trade
AAPL Apple	4.4857 of 5 stars	$303.59 -0.8%	$330.53 +8.9%	+37.6%	$4.44T	$416.16B	34.87	166,000	Trending News Insider Trade
AMD Advanced Micro Devices	4.3184 of 5 stars	$514.20 0.0%	$546.87 +6.4%	+189.1%	$843.49B	$34.64B	132.83	31,000	Trending News Analyst Forecast Insider Trade
AVGO Broadcom	4.9993 of 5 stars	$394.27 +0.3%	$493.24 +25.1%	+27.2%	$1.88T	$63.89B	65.78	33,000	Trending News Analyst Forecast
CLFD Clearfield	3.9547 of 5 stars	$28.91 +0.4%	$41.75 +44.4%	-11.8%	$392.10M	$153.66M	N/A	1,130

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