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TTD vs. AAPL, AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, and META

Should you buy Trade Desk stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Trade Desk 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 Trade Desk include Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Meta Platforms (META).

How does Trade Desk compare to Apple?

Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and dividends.

Apple has a net margin of 27.15% compared to Trade Desk's net margin of 14.57%. Apple's return on equity of 146.69% beat Trade Desk's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Trade Desk14.57% 16.91% 7.28%
Apple 27.15%146.69%34.02%

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Trade Desk. Trade Desk 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
Trade Desk$2.90B3.50$443.30M$0.8824.50
Apple$416.16B11.01$112.01B$8.2737.73

67.8% of Trade Desk shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of Apple shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.4% of Trade Desk shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Apple 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.

In the previous week, Apple had 200 more articles in the media than Trade Desk. MarketBeat recorded 225 mentions for Apple and 25 mentions for Trade Desk. Apple's average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat Trade Desk's score of 0.77 indicating that Apple is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Trade Desk
13 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Apple
157 Very Positive mention(s)
25 Positive mention(s)
29 Neutral mention(s)
9 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Trade Desk presently has a consensus price target of $33.91, suggesting a potential upside of 57.29%. Apple has a consensus price target of $310.31, suggesting a potential downside of 0.56%. Given Trade Desk's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Trade Desk is more favorable than Apple.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Trade Desk
5 Sell rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21
Apple
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.66

Trade Desk has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Apple has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Apple beats Trade Desk on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Trade Desk compare to Amazon.com?

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and institutional ownership.

Amazon.com presently has a consensus target price of $312.52, indicating a potential upside of 15.47%. Trade Desk has a consensus target price of $33.91, indicating a potential upside of 57.29%. Given Trade Desk's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Trade Desk is more favorable than Amazon.com.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
57 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95
Trade Desk
5 Sell rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Amazon.com$716.92B4.06$77.67B$8.3632.37
Trade Desk$2.90B3.50$443.30M$0.8824.50

72.2% of Amazon.com shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of Trade Desk shares are held by institutional investors. 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.4% of Trade Desk 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.

Trade Desk has a net margin of 14.57% compared to Amazon.com's net margin of 12.22%. Amazon.com's return on equity of 19.92% beat Trade Desk's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Amazon.com12.22% 19.92% 9.86%
Trade Desk 14.57%16.91%7.28%

Amazon.com has a beta of 1.45, suggesting that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Trade Desk has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 276 more articles in the media than Trade Desk. MarketBeat recorded 301 mentions for Amazon.com and 25 mentions for Trade Desk. Amazon.com's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Trade Desk's score of 0.77 indicating that Amazon.com is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Amazon.com
188 Very Positive mention(s)
41 Positive mention(s)
33 Neutral mention(s)
22 Negative mention(s)
9 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Trade Desk
13 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Amazon.com beats Trade Desk on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Trade Desk compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet$402.84B11.32$132.17B$13.1128.71
Trade Desk$2.90B3.50$443.30M$0.8824.50

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Trade Desk's net margin of 14.57%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Trade Desk's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet37.92% 38.99% 27.41%
Trade Desk 14.57%16.91%7.28%

Alphabet presently has a consensus target price of $377.09, indicating a potential upside of 0.18%. Trade Desk has a consensus target price of $33.91, indicating a potential upside of 57.29%. Given Trade Desk's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Trade Desk is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.05
Trade Desk
5 Sell rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21

27.3% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of Trade Desk shares are held by institutional investors. 13.0% of Alphabet shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.4% of Trade Desk 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.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 149 more articles in the media than Trade Desk. MarketBeat recorded 174 mentions for Alphabet and 25 mentions for Trade Desk. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Trade Desk's score of 0.77 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
106 Very Positive mention(s)
19 Positive mention(s)
21 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Trade Desk
13 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Trade Desk has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Alphabet beats Trade Desk on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Trade Desk compare to Alphabet?

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

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Trade Desk's net margin of 14.57%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Trade Desk's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet37.92% 38.99% 27.41%
Trade Desk 14.57%16.91%7.28%

40.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of Trade Desk shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.4% of Trade Desk shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet$402.84B11.44$132.17B$13.1129.01
Trade Desk$2.90B3.50$443.30M$0.8824.50

In the previous week, Alphabet had 166 more articles in the media than Trade Desk. MarketBeat recorded 191 mentions for Alphabet and 25 mentions for Trade Desk. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Trade Desk's score of 0.77 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
130 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
21 Neutral mention(s)
26 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Trade Desk
13 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet currently has a consensus price target of $412.94, indicating a potential upside of 8.57%. Trade Desk has a consensus price target of $33.91, indicating a potential upside of 57.29%. Given Trade Desk's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Trade Desk is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
47 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94
Trade Desk
5 Sell rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Trade Desk has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Alphabet beats Trade Desk on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Trade Desk compare to Meta Platforms?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) are both large-cap computer and technology 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.

Meta Platforms presently has a consensus target price of $840.19, indicating a potential upside of 32.83%. Trade Desk has a consensus target price of $33.91, indicating a potential upside of 57.29%. Given Trade Desk's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Trade Desk is more favorable than Meta Platforms.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Meta Platforms
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89
Trade Desk
5 Sell rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21

In the previous week, Meta Platforms had 177 more articles in the media than Trade Desk. MarketBeat recorded 202 mentions for Meta Platforms and 25 mentions for Trade Desk. Meta Platforms' average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Trade Desk's score of 0.77 indicating that Meta Platforms is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Meta Platforms
136 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
24 Neutral mention(s)
18 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Trade Desk
13 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of Trade Desk shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.5% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.4% of Trade Desk 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Meta Platforms$200.97B7.96$60.46B$27.5122.99
Trade Desk$2.90B3.50$443.30M$0.8824.50

Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Trade Desk has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

Meta Platforms has a net margin of 32.84% compared to Trade Desk's net margin of 14.57%. Meta Platforms' return on equity of 36.93% beat Trade Desk's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Meta Platforms32.84% 36.93% 23.09%
Trade Desk 14.57%16.91%7.28%

Summary

Meta Platforms beats Trade Desk on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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TTD vs. The Competition

MetricTrade DeskINTERNET SERVICES IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$10.14B$173.30B$40.41B$12.57B
Dividend YieldN/A5.38%3.14%5.31%
P/E Ratio24.5020.0480.8026.27
Price / Sales3.5024.95625.79114.93
Price / Cash18.3524.8149.0237.60
Price / Book4.132.3810.006.86
Net Income$443.30M$5.67B$1.07B$337.26M
7 Day Performance-3.66%5.08%4.04%3.53%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A-0.79%
1 Year Performance-70.85%-0.80%172.14%39.66%

Trade Desk Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TTD
Trade Desk
4.657 of 5 stars
$22.68
+5.2%
$33.91
+49.5%
-70.8%$10.74B$2.90B25.963,843
AAPL
Apple
4.2713 of 5 stars
$304.99
+0.9%
$308.74
+1.2%
+56.8%$4.44T$451.44B36.88166,000
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.5881 of 5 stars
$268.46
+1.3%
$312.66
+16.5%
+32.7%$2.85T$716.92B32.111,576,000
GOOG
Alphabet
3.3659 of 5 stars
$383.47
-0.4%
$372.65
-2.8%
+120.3%$4.66T$402.84B29.25190,200
GOOGL
Alphabet
4.1862 of 5 stars
$387.66
-0.3%
$412.65
+6.4%
+124.1%$4.71T$402.84B29.57190,820

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This page (NASDAQ:TTD) was last updated on 6/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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