Question 1

Do analysts prefer STX or AMAT?

Accepted Answer

Seagate Technology currently has a consensus target price of $986.00, indicating a potential upside of 21.74%. Applied Materials has a consensus target price of $629.38, indicating a potential upside of 16.35%. Given Seagate Technology's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Seagate Technology is more favorable than Applied Materials. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Seagate Technology 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 22 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.81 Applied Materials 0 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 30 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.82

Question 2

Is STX or AMAT a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Seagate Technology pays an annual dividend of $2.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Applied Materials pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Seagate Technology pays out 21.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Applied Materials pays out 18.3% 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. Seagate Technology has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Applied Materials has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years. Applied Materials is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has better earnings and valuation, STX or AMAT?

Accepted Answer

Applied Materials has higher revenue and earnings than Seagate Technology. Applied Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Seagate Technology, 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 Seagate Technology $12.20B 15.10 $3.18B $13.88 58.35 Applied Materials $28.37B 15.13 $7.00B $11.60 46.63

Question 4

Do insiders & institutionals believe in STX or AMAT?

Accepted Answer

92.9% of Seagate Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.6% of Applied Materials shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Seagate Technology shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Applied Materials shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 5

Is STX or AMAT more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Applied Materials has a net margin of 30.05% compared to Seagate Technology's net margin of 26.11%. Seagate Technology's return on equity of 369.98% beat Applied Materials' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Seagate Technology 26.11% 369.98% 37.58% Applied Materials 30.05% 38.02% 22.09%

Question 6

Which has more volatility & risk, STX or AMAT?

Accepted Answer

Seagate Technology has a beta of 2.06, suggesting that its stock price is 106% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Applied Materials has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media prefer STX or AMAT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Applied Materials had 9 more articles in the media than Seagate Technology. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Applied Materials and 26 mentions for Seagate Technology. Applied Materials' average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Seagate Technology's score of 0.42 indicating that Applied Materials is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Seagate Technology 9 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Applied Materials 12 Very Positive mention(s) 10 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts recommend LRCX or STX?

Accepted Answer

Lam Research currently has a consensus price target of $364.01, indicating a potential upside of 4.38%. Seagate Technology has a consensus price target of $986.00, indicating a potential upside of 21.74%. Given Seagate Technology's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Seagate Technology is more favorable than Lam Research. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Lam Research 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 26 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.88 Seagate Technology 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 22 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.81

Question 9

Is LRCX or STX a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Lam Research pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Seagate Technology pays an annual dividend of $2.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Lam Research pays out 22.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Seagate Technology pays out 21.3% 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. Lam Research has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Seagate Technology has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Lam Research is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has higher valuation and earnings, LRCX or STX?

Accepted Answer

Lam Research has higher revenue and earnings than Seagate Technology. Seagate Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lam Research, 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 Lam Research $23.23B 18.78 $7.27B $5.76 60.54 Seagate Technology $12.20B 15.10 $3.18B $13.88 58.35

Question 11

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of LRCX or STX?

Accepted Answer

84.6% of Lam Research shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of Seagate Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Lam Research shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Seagate Technology shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 12

Is LRCX or STX more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Lam Research has a net margin of 31.27% compared to Seagate Technology's net margin of 26.11%. Seagate Technology's return on equity of 369.98% beat Lam Research's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Lam Research 31.27% 67.60% 33.48% Seagate Technology 26.11% 369.98% 37.58%

Question 13

Which has more risk & volatility, LRCX or STX?

Accepted Answer

Lam Research has a beta of 1.85, indicating that its share price is 85% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Seagate Technology has a beta of 2.06, indicating that its share price is 106% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media favor LRCX or STX?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Seagate Technology had 10 more articles in the media than Lam Research. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Seagate Technology and 16 mentions for Lam Research. Lam Research's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Seagate Technology's score of 0.42 indicating that Lam Research is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Lam Research 6 Very Positive mention(s) 6 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Seagate Technology 9 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 15

Do analysts recommend STX or MU?

Accepted Answer

Seagate Technology presently has a consensus price target of $986.00, indicating a potential upside of 21.74%. Micron Technology has a consensus price target of $1,385.93, indicating a potential upside of 28.09%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Seagate Technology. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Seagate Technology 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 22 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.81 Micron Technology 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 41 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.89

Question 16

Is STX or MU a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Seagate Technology pays an annual dividend of $2.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Micron Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Seagate Technology pays out 21.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Micron Technology pays out 1.4% 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. Seagate Technology has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Seagate Technology is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, STX or MU?

Accepted Answer

Micron Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Seagate Technology. Micron Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Seagate Technology, 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 Seagate Technology $12.20B 15.10 $3.18B $13.88 58.35 Micron Technology $133.19B 9.17 $8.54B $44.17 24.50

Question 18

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of STX or MU?

Accepted Answer

92.9% of Seagate Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Micron Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Seagate Technology shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 19

Is STX or MU more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Micron Technology has a net margin of 63.80% compared to Seagate Technology's net margin of 26.11%. Seagate Technology's return on equity of 369.98% beat Micron Technology's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Seagate Technology 26.11% 369.98% 37.58% Micron Technology 63.80% 110.90% 80.00%

Question 20

Which has more risk & volatility, STX or MU?

Accepted Answer

Seagate Technology has a beta of 2.06, suggesting that its stock price is 106% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Micron Technology has a beta of 2.22, suggesting that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to STX or MU?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Micron Technology had 211 more articles in the media than Seagate Technology. MarketBeat recorded 237 mentions for Micron Technology and 26 mentions for Seagate Technology. Micron Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Seagate Technology's score of 0.42 indicating that Micron Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Seagate Technology 9 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Micron Technology 75 Very Positive mention(s) 54 Positive mention(s) 64 Neutral mention(s) 29 Negative mention(s) 5 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 22

Do analysts rate TER or STX?

Accepted Answer

Teradyne presently has a consensus target price of $396.80, suggesting a potential downside of 11.61%. Seagate Technology has a consensus target price of $986.00, suggesting a potential upside of 21.74%. Given Seagate Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Seagate Technology is more favorable than Teradyne. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Teradyne 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 11 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.69 Seagate Technology 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 22 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.81

Question 23

Is TER or STX a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Teradyne pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Seagate Technology pays an annual dividend of $2.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Teradyne pays out 7.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Seagate Technology pays out 21.3% 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. Teradyne has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Seagate Technology has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Question 24

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, TER or STX?

Accepted Answer

Seagate Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Teradyne. Seagate Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Teradyne, 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 Teradyne $3.19B 22.00 $554.05M $7.29 61.58 Seagate Technology $12.20B 15.10 $3.18B $13.88 58.35

Question 25

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in TER or STX?

Accepted Answer

99.8% of Teradyne shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of Seagate Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Teradyne shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Seagate Technology 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.

Question 26

Is TER or STX more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Seagate Technology has a net margin of 26.11% compared to Teradyne's net margin of 25.77%. Seagate Technology's return on equity of 369.98% beat Teradyne's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Teradyne 25.77% 39.93% 27.67% Seagate Technology 26.11% 369.98% 37.58%

Question 27

Which has more risk & volatility, TER or STX?

Accepted Answer

Teradyne has a beta of 1.75, indicating that its share price is 75% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Seagate Technology has a beta of 2.06, indicating that its share price is 106% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor TER or STX?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Seagate Technology had 1 more articles in the media than Teradyne. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Seagate Technology and 25 mentions for Teradyne. Teradyne's average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat Seagate Technology's score of 0.42 indicating that Teradyne is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Teradyne 7 Very Positive mention(s) 9 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Seagate Technology 9 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 29

Do analysts recommend WDC or STX?

Accepted Answer

Western Digital presently has a consensus price target of $534.56, suggesting a potential upside of 34.03%. Seagate Technology has a consensus price target of $986.00, suggesting a potential upside of 21.74%. Given Western Digital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Western Digital is more favorable than Seagate Technology. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Western Digital 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 18 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.88 Seagate Technology 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 22 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.81

Question 30

Is WDC or STX a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Western Digital pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Seagate Technology pays an annual dividend of $2.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Western Digital pays out 2.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Seagate Technology pays out 21.3% 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. Seagate Technology has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Seagate Technology is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 31

Which has better earnings & valuation, WDC or STX?

Accepted Answer

Western Digital has higher revenue and earnings than Seagate Technology. Western Digital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Seagate Technology, 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 Western Digital $12.92B 10.64 $9.42B $24.21 16.47 Seagate Technology $12.20B 15.10 $3.18B $13.88 58.35

Question 32

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of WDC or STX?

Accepted Answer

92.5% of Western Digital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of Seagate Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Western Digital shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Seagate Technology shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 33

Is WDC or STX more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Western Digital has a net margin of 72.95% compared to Seagate Technology's net margin of 26.11%. Seagate Technology's return on equity of 369.98% beat Western Digital's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Western Digital 72.95% 48.15% 25.79% Seagate Technology 26.11% 369.98% 37.58%

Question 34

Which has more risk & volatility, WDC or STX?

Accepted Answer

Western Digital has a beta of 2.11, meaning that its stock price is 111% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Seagate Technology has a beta of 2.06, meaning that its stock price is 106% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media refer more to WDC or STX?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Western Digital had 2 more articles in the media than Seagate Technology. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Western Digital and 26 mentions for Seagate Technology. Western Digital's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Seagate Technology's score of 0.42 indicating that Western Digital is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Western Digital 10 Very Positive mention(s) 7 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 6 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Seagate Technology 9 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Metric	Seagate Technology	Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals Industry	Technology Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$193.05B	$118.36B	$31.66B	$13.24B
Dividend Yield	0.32%	1.65%	2.75%	15.88%
P/E Ratio	61.17	31.79	81.36	26.05
Price / Sales	15.83	84.40	589.18	89.39
Price / Cash	56.48	22.59	49.13	51.25
Price / Book	87.89	8.27	8.12	6.31
Net Income	$3.18B	$3.49B	$702.36M	$361.43M
7 Day Performance	-7.40%	-1.29%	114.86%	-1.67%
1 Month Performance	5.00%	-0.92%	74.28%	-3.94%
1 Year Performance	233.28%	52.58%	168.48%	2.77%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
STX Seagate Technology	4.4281 of 5 stars	$848.99 -10.2%	$986.00 +16.1%	+268.2%	$193.05B	$12.20B	61.17	30,000	Trending News Insider Trade Gap Down High Trading Volume
AMAT Applied Materials	4.8712 of 5 stars	$464.24 +4.4%	$658.45 +41.8%	+143.1%	$368.42B	$28.37B	40.02	36,500	Trending News Gap Up
LRCX Lam Research	4.725 of 5 stars	$302.28 +4.9%	$361.81 +19.7%	+138.2%	$378.25B	$23.23B	52.48	23,300	Trending News Analyst Forecast Gap Up
MU Micron Technology	4.9559 of 5 stars	$1,043.49 +2.7%	$1,295.63 +24.2%	+502.5%	$1.18T	$90.27B	23.62	53,000	Trending News Earnings Report Dividend Announcement Analyst Forecast
TER Teradyne	4.0223 of 5 stars	$381.54 +2.7%	$396.80 +4.0%	+194.6%	$59.65B	$4.46B	52.34	6,600	Analyst Upgrade Gap Up

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Does the media prefer STX or AMAT?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in STX or AMAT?

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Is STX or MU more profitable?

Do analysts recommend STX or MU?

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Do analysts rate TER or STX?

Is TER or STX more profitable?

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