Which has stronger earnings & 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 $478.83B 10.81 $132.18B $8.97 39.72 Qualcomm $43.12B 4.28 $13.63B $12.70 13.58

Is AAPL or QCOM more profitable?

Qualcomm has a net margin of 31.60% compared to Apple's net margin of 27.60%. Apple's return on equity of 125.35% beat Qualcomm's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Apple 27.60% 125.35% 33.76% Qualcomm 31.60% 30.62% 14.53%

Does the media favor AAPL or QCOM?

In the previous week, Apple had 179 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 254 mentions for Apple and 75 mentions for Qualcomm. Apple's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Qualcomm's score of 0.81 indicating that Apple is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Apple 143 Very Positive mention(s) 35 Positive mention(s) 33 Neutral mention(s) 25 Negative mention(s) 9 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Qualcomm 49 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 9 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor AMD or QCOM?

In the previous week, Advanced Micro Devices had 207 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 282 mentions for Advanced Micro Devices and 75 mentions for Qualcomm. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Advanced Micro Devices' score of 0.65 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Advanced Micro Devices 117 Very Positive mention(s) 61 Positive mention(s) 47 Neutral mention(s) 27 Negative mention(s) 18 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Qualcomm 49 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 9 Negative mention(s) 2 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 $43.12B 4.28 $13.63B $12.70 13.58 Broadcom $63.89B 25.93 $23.13B $7.83 44.32

Is QCOM or AVGO more profitable?

Broadcom has a net margin of 42.94% compared to Qualcomm's net margin of 31.60%. Broadcom's return on equity of 48.33% beat Qualcomm's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Qualcomm 31.60% 30.62% 14.53% Broadcom 42.94% 48.33% 23.78%

Does the media refer more to QCOM or AVGO?

In the previous week, Broadcom had 57 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 132 mentions for Broadcom and 75 mentions for Qualcomm. Broadcom's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Qualcomm's score of 0.81 indicating that Broadcom is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Qualcomm 49 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 9 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Broadcom 82 Very Positive mention(s) 6 Positive mention(s) 25 Neutral mention(s) 11 Negative mention(s) 6 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better earnings & valuation, QCOM or CLFD?

Qualcomm has higher revenue and earnings than Clearfield. Qualcomm is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Clearfield, 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 $43.12B 4.28 $13.63B $12.70 13.58 Clearfield $151.94M 2.65 -$8.05M $0.14 211.93

Is QCOM or CLFD more profitable?

Qualcomm has a net margin of 31.60% compared to Clearfield's net margin of 1.17%. Qualcomm's return on equity of 30.62% beat Clearfield's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Qualcomm 31.60% 30.62% 14.53% Clearfield 1.17% 0.86% 0.80%

Does the media refer more to QCOM or CLFD?

In the previous week, Qualcomm had 65 more articles in the media than Clearfield. MarketBeat recorded 75 mentions for Qualcomm and 10 mentions for Clearfield. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Clearfield's score of 0.25 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Qualcomm 49 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 9 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Clearfield 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has higher earnings & valuation, GOOGL or QCOM?

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Qualcomm. Qualcomm is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphabet, 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 Alphabet $471.10B 7.72 $132.17B $19.16 15.44 Qualcomm $43.12B 4.28 $13.63B $12.70 13.58

Is GOOGL or QCOM more profitable?

Alphabet has a net margin of 50.03% compared to Qualcomm's net margin of 31.60%. Alphabet's return on equity of 43.33% beat Qualcomm's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Alphabet 50.03% 43.33% 29.24% Qualcomm 31.60% 30.62% 14.53%

Does the media prefer GOOGL or QCOM?

In the previous week, Alphabet had 109 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 184 mentions for Alphabet and 75 mentions for Qualcomm. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Alphabet's score of 0.74 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Alphabet 106 Very Positive mention(s) 13 Positive mention(s) 44 Neutral mention(s) 17 Negative mention(s) 3 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Qualcomm 49 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 9 Negative mention(s) 2 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 business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability and media sentiment.

Apple currently has a consensus target price of $347.11, indicating a potential downside of 2.57%. Qualcomm has a consensus target price of $197.13, indicating a potential upside of 14.30%. 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)	25 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.58
Qualcomm	2 Sell rating(s)	22 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43

In the previous week, Apple had 179 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 254 mentions for Apple and 75 mentions for Qualcomm. Apple's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Qualcomm's score of 0.81 indicating that Apple is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Apple	143 Very Positive mention(s)	35 Positive mention(s)	33 Neutral mention(s)	25 Negative mention(s)	9 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Qualcomm	49 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	9 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Apple has a beta of 1.07, suggesting that its share price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Qualcomm has a beta of 1.7, suggesting that its share price is 70% more volatile than the broader market.

Qualcomm has a net margin of 31.60% compared to Apple's net margin of 27.60%. Apple's return on equity of 125.35% beat Qualcomm's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Apple	27.60%	125.35%	33.76%
Qualcomm	31.60%	30.62%	14.53%

67.7% of Apple shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.4% of Qualcomm shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Qualcomm shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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 2.1%. Apple pays out 12.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Qualcomm pays out 29.0% 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 increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Qualcomm has increased 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 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	$478.83B	10.81	$132.18B	$8.97	39.72
Qualcomm	$43.12B	4.28	$13.63B	$12.70	13.58

Summary

Apple beats Qualcomm on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Qualcomm compare to Advanced Micro Devices?

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

Advanced Micro Devices has a beta of 2.49, indicating that its stock price is 149% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Qualcomm has a beta of 1.7, indicating that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the broader market.

Qualcomm has lower revenue, but higher 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
Advanced Micro Devices	$45.44B	19.28	$4.34B	$4.60	116.10
Qualcomm	$43.12B	4.28	$13.63B	$12.70	13.58

In the previous week, Advanced Micro Devices had 207 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 282 mentions for Advanced Micro Devices and 75 mentions for Qualcomm. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Advanced Micro Devices' score of 0.65 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Advanced Micro Devices	117 Very Positive mention(s)	61 Positive mention(s)	47 Neutral mention(s)	27 Negative mention(s)	18 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Qualcomm	49 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	9 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

71.3% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.4% of Qualcomm shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Qualcomm shares are held 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 31.60% compared to Advanced Micro Devices' net margin of 16.77%. Qualcomm's return on equity of 30.62% beat Advanced Micro Devices' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Advanced Micro Devices	16.77%	14.15%	11.08%
Qualcomm	31.60%	30.62%	14.53%

Advanced Micro Devices currently has a consensus price target of $640.11, indicating a potential upside of 19.86%. Qualcomm has a consensus price target of $197.13, indicating a potential upside of 14.30%. Given Advanced Micro Devices' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Advanced Micro Devices is more favorable than Qualcomm.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Advanced Micro Devices	1 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	30 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
Qualcomm	2 Sell rating(s)	22 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43

Summary

Advanced Micro Devices beats Qualcomm on 9 of the 16 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 superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

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	$43.12B	4.28	$13.63B	$12.70	13.58
Broadcom	$63.89B	25.93	$23.13B	$7.83	44.32

Broadcom has a net margin of 42.94% compared to Qualcomm's net margin of 31.60%. Broadcom's return on equity of 48.33% beat Qualcomm's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Qualcomm	31.60%	30.62%	14.53%
Broadcom	42.94%	48.33%	23.78%

Qualcomm pays an annual dividend of $3.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Qualcomm pays out 29.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Broadcom pays out 33.2% 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 increased its dividend for 23 consecutive years and Broadcom has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Qualcomm is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Broadcom had 57 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 132 mentions for Broadcom and 75 mentions for Qualcomm. Broadcom's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Qualcomm's score of 0.81 indicating that Broadcom is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Qualcomm	49 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	9 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Broadcom	82 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	25 Neutral mention(s)	11 Negative mention(s)	6 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

74.4% of Qualcomm shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.4% of Broadcom shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Qualcomm shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Broadcom shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Qualcomm has a beta of 1.7, indicating that its share price is 70% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Broadcom has a beta of 1.49, indicating that its share price is 49% more volatile than the broader market.

Qualcomm presently has a consensus target price of $197.13, indicating a potential upside of 14.30%. Broadcom has a consensus target price of $525.19, indicating a potential upside of 51.35%. Given Broadcom's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Broadcom is more favorable than Qualcomm.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Qualcomm	2 Sell rating(s)	22 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
Broadcom	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	38 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.89

Summary

Broadcom beats Qualcomm on 14 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 stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Qualcomm had 65 more articles in the media than Clearfield. MarketBeat recorded 75 mentions for Qualcomm and 10 mentions for Clearfield. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Clearfield's score of 0.25 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Qualcomm	49 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	9 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Clearfield	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Qualcomm has higher revenue and earnings than Clearfield. Qualcomm is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Clearfield, 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	$43.12B	4.28	$13.63B	$12.70	13.58
Clearfield	$151.94M	2.65	-$8.05M	$0.14	211.93

Qualcomm has a beta of 1.7, indicating that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Clearfield has a beta of 2.06, indicating that its stock price is 106% more volatile than the broader market.

74.4% of Qualcomm shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.7% of Clearfield shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Qualcomm shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.8% of Clearfield shares are held 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.

Qualcomm has a net margin of 31.60% compared to Clearfield's net margin of 1.17%. Qualcomm's return on equity of 30.62% beat Clearfield's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Qualcomm	31.60%	30.62%	14.53%
Clearfield	1.17%	0.86%	0.80%

Qualcomm currently has a consensus price target of $197.13, suggesting a potential upside of 14.30%. Clearfield has a consensus price target of $41.75, suggesting a potential upside of 40.71%. Given Clearfield's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Clearfield is more favorable than Qualcomm.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Qualcomm	2 Sell rating(s)	22 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
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 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Qualcomm compare to Alphabet?

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

Alphabet has a net margin of 50.03% compared to Qualcomm's net margin of 31.60%. Alphabet's return on equity of 43.33% beat Qualcomm's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alphabet	50.03%	43.33%	29.24%
Qualcomm	31.60%	30.62%	14.53%

40.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.4% of Qualcomm shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Qualcomm shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Alphabet currently has a consensus price target of $412.51, indicating a potential upside of 39.47%. Qualcomm has a consensus price target of $197.13, indicating a potential upside of 14.30%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Qualcomm.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alphabet	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	45 Buy rating(s)	5 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Qualcomm	2 Sell rating(s)	22 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43

In the previous week, Alphabet had 109 more articles in the media than Qualcomm. MarketBeat recorded 184 mentions for Alphabet and 75 mentions for Qualcomm. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Alphabet's score of 0.74 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alphabet	106 Very Positive mention(s)	13 Positive mention(s)	44 Neutral mention(s)	17 Negative mention(s)	3 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Qualcomm	49 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	9 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Qualcomm has a beta of 1.7, indicating that its share price is 70% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Qualcomm. Qualcomm is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphabet, 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
Alphabet	$471.10B	7.72	$132.17B	$19.16	15.44
Qualcomm	$43.12B	4.28	$13.63B	$12.70	13.58

Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 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 2.1%. Alphabet pays out 4.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Qualcomm pays out 29.0% 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. Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Qualcomm has increased its dividend for 23 consecutive years. Qualcomm is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Alphabet beats Qualcomm on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Qualcomm	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Industry	Technology Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$189.54B	$96.01B	$27.47B	$12.20B
Dividend Yield	2.08%	1.72%	2.94%	4.53%
P/E Ratio	13.58	53.62	45.31	30.64
Price / Sales	4.28	8.64	5.79	5.80
Price / Cash	19.05	34.78	27.52	22.49
Price / Book	6.07	5.61	5.33	3.76
Net Income	$13.63B	$2.67B	$788.93M	$390.95M
7 Day Performance	4.27%	3.48%	1.23%	-0.34%
1 Month Performance	-3.32%	-12.66%	-6.27%	-5.79%
1 Year Performance	-0.87%	29.27%	2.93%	-5.71%

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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	4.9043 of 5 stars	$172.47 -2.6%	$197.13 +14.3%	N/A	$189.54B	$43.12B	13.58	57,000	Trending News Analyst Upgrade
AAPL Apple	3.7744 of 5 stars	$349.70 +2.1%	$343.74 -1.7%	N/A	$5.08T	$478.83B	38.99	167,000	Trending News Analyst Upgrade Insider Trade Analyst Revision
AMD Advanced Micro Devices	4.1626 of 5 stars	$496.93 +10.7%	$642.47 +29.3%	N/A	$816.33B	$34.64B	108.20	31,000	Trending News Analyst Upgrade Insider Trade Analyst Revision Gap Down
AVGO Broadcom	4.9252 of 5 stars	$317.68 +8.2%	$530.52 +67.0%	N/A	$1.51T	$89.10B	40.48	33,000	Trending News Analyst Downgrade Gap Up
CLFD Clearfield	1.8671 of 5 stars	$30.86 +7.8%	$41.75 +35.3%	N/A	$418.75M	$150.13M	N/A	243	Analyst Downgrade

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