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SIRI vs. AAPL, BRK.A, BRK.B, SPOT, and CHTR

Should you buy Sirius XM stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Sirius XM 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 Sirius XM include Apple (AAPL), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), Spotify Technology (SPOT), and Charter Communications (CHTR).

How does Sirius XM compare to Apple?

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Sirius XM pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Apple pays out 13.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sirius XM pays out 45.6% 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 Sirius XM has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

Apple currently has a consensus target price of $316.32, indicating a potential downside of 0.31%. Sirius XM has a consensus target price of $27.45, indicating a potential downside of 10.48%. Given Apple's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Apple is more favorable than Sirius XM.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Apple
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.66
Sirius XM
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.09

In the previous week, Apple had 331 more articles in the media than Sirius XM. MarketBeat recorded 341 mentions for Apple and 10 mentions for Sirius XM. Apple's average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat Sirius XM's score of 0.58 indicating that Apple is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Apple
177 Very Positive mention(s)
37 Positive mention(s)
48 Neutral mention(s)
57 Negative mention(s)
21 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Sirius XM
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Apple has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sirius XM has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Apple$416.16B11.20$112.01B$8.2738.37
Sirius XM$8.56B1.21$805M$2.3712.94

Apple has a net margin of 27.15% compared to Sirius XM's net margin of 9.86%. Apple's return on equity of 146.69% beat Sirius XM's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Apple27.15% 146.69% 34.02%
Sirius XM 9.86%9.19%3.89%

67.7% of Apple shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.7% of Sirius XM shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Sirius XM shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Apple beats Sirius XM on 18 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sirius XM compare to Berkshire Hathaway?

Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, media sentiment, valuation and earnings.

Sirius XM has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Berkshire Hathaway has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

10.7% of Sirius XM shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.0% of Berkshire Hathaway shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Sirius XM shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Berkshire Hathaway 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.

In the previous week, Sirius XM had 2 more articles in the media than Berkshire Hathaway. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Sirius XM and 8 mentions for Berkshire Hathaway. Sirius XM's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Berkshire Hathaway's score of 0.10 indicating that Sirius XM is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sirius XM
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Berkshire Hathaway
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Sirius XM presently has a consensus price target of $27.45, suggesting a potential downside of 10.48%. Berkshire Hathaway has a consensus price target of $758,532.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1.85%. Given Berkshire Hathaway's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Berkshire Hathaway is more favorable than Sirius XM.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sirius XM
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.09
Berkshire Hathaway
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Berkshire Hathaway has a net margin of 19.31% compared to Sirius XM's net margin of 9.86%. Sirius XM's return on equity of 9.19% beat Berkshire Hathaway's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sirius XM9.86% 9.19% 3.89%
Berkshire Hathaway 19.31%6.55%3.80%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sirius XM$8.56B1.21$805M$2.3712.94
Berkshire Hathaway$371.44B2.89$66.97B$50.39 thousand14.78

Summary

Sirius XM and Berkshire Hathaway tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sirius XM compare to Berkshire Hathaway?

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) and Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

39.3% of Berkshire Hathaway shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.7% of Sirius XM shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.1% of Berkshire Hathaway shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Sirius XM shares are owned by 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.

Berkshire Hathaway has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sirius XM has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Sirius XM had 2 more articles in the media than Berkshire Hathaway. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Sirius XM and 8 mentions for Berkshire Hathaway. Sirius XM's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Berkshire Hathaway's score of 0.14 indicating that Sirius XM is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Berkshire Hathaway
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Sirius XM
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Berkshire Hathaway currently has a consensus target price of $524.50, indicating a potential upside of 5.54%. Sirius XM has a consensus target price of $27.45, indicating a potential downside of 10.48%. Given Berkshire Hathaway's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Berkshire Hathaway is more favorable than Sirius XM.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Berkshire Hathaway
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Sirius XM
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.09

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Berkshire Hathaway$371.44B2.89$66.97B$33.5914.79
Sirius XM$8.56B1.21$805M$2.3712.94

Berkshire Hathaway has a net margin of 19.31% compared to Sirius XM's net margin of 9.86%. Sirius XM's return on equity of 9.19% beat Berkshire Hathaway's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Berkshire Hathaway19.31% 6.55% 3.80%
Sirius XM 9.86%9.19%3.89%

Summary

Berkshire Hathaway beats Sirius XM on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sirius XM compare to Spotify Technology?

Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) and Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

Spotify Technology has a net margin of 15.56% compared to Sirius XM's net margin of 9.86%. Spotify Technology's return on equity of 35.73% beat Sirius XM's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sirius XM9.86% 9.19% 3.89%
Spotify Technology 15.56%35.73%19.53%

Sirius XM presently has a consensus price target of $27.45, suggesting a potential downside of 10.48%. Spotify Technology has a consensus price target of $638.58, suggesting a potential upside of 33.00%. Given Spotify Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Spotify Technology is more favorable than Sirius XM.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sirius XM
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.09
Spotify Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

Sirius XM has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spotify Technology has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sirius XM$8.56B1.21$805M$2.3712.94
Spotify Technology$19.44B5.09$2.50B$12.5538.26

In the previous week, Spotify Technology had 29 more articles in the media than Sirius XM. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Spotify Technology and 10 mentions for Sirius XM. Spotify Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Sirius XM's score of 0.58 indicating that Spotify Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sirius XM
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Spotify Technology
20 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

10.7% of Sirius XM shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.1% of Spotify Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Sirius XM shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Spotify Technology shares are owned 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.

Summary

Spotify Technology beats Sirius XM on 16 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sirius XM compare to Charter Communications?

Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) and Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Sirius XM has a net margin of 9.86% compared to Charter Communications' net margin of 9.03%. Charter Communications' return on equity of 24.20% beat Sirius XM's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sirius XM9.86% 9.19% 3.89%
Charter Communications 9.03%24.20%3.22%

Sirius XM currently has a consensus target price of $27.45, indicating a potential downside of 10.48%. Charter Communications has a consensus target price of $255.69, indicating a potential upside of 94.63%. Given Charter Communications' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Charter Communications is more favorable than Sirius XM.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sirius XM
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.09
Charter Communications
6 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.95

10.7% of Sirius XM shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of Charter Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Sirius XM shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Charter Communications shares are owned 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.

Sirius XM has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Charter Communications has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sirius XM$8.56B1.21$805M$2.3712.94
Charter Communications$54.77B0.29$4.99B$37.033.55

In the previous week, Charter Communications had 9 more articles in the media than Sirius XM. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Charter Communications and 10 mentions for Sirius XM. Sirius XM's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Charter Communications' score of 0.41 indicating that Sirius XM is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sirius XM
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Charter Communications
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Sirius XM and Charter Communications tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SIRI vs. The Competition

MetricSirius XMBRDCST IndustryDiscretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$10.24B$16.20B$7.24B$12.61B
Dividend Yield3.55%5.63%3.03%8.00%
P/E Ratio12.9420.3020.2724.26
Price / Sales1.211.164.05117.88
Price / Cash5.897.2213.4349.36
Price / Book0.892.773.776.29
Net Income$805M$302.34M$246.03M$330.66M
7 Day Performance-0.26%-2.88%-0.29%-2.41%
1 Month Performance11.45%-4.26%-1.06%-0.64%
1 Year Performance26.68%22.66%-1.57%20.09%

Sirius XM Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SIRI
Sirius XM
4.5507 of 5 stars
$30.67
+0.8%
$27.45
-10.5%
+25.7%$10.24B$8.56B12.945,119
AAPL
Apple
4.3256 of 5 stars
$312.66
+1.3%
$314.85
+0.7%
+49.3%$4.53T$451.44B37.81166,000
BRK.A
Berkshire Hathaway
0.783 of 5 stars
$759,703.20
-0.2%
$758,532.00
-0.2%
+3.9%$1.09T$371.44B15.08372,000
BRK.B
Berkshire Hathaway
1.8486 of 5 stars
$506.73
-0.2%
$524.50
+3.5%
+3.8%$1.09T$371.44B15.09387,800
SPOT
Spotify Technology
4.8785 of 5 stars
$483.21
-0.6%
$641.83
+32.8%
-32.2%$99.48B$19.44B38.507,287

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