BlackRock Competitors

T. Rowe Price Group (NASDAQ:TROW) and BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

69.7% of T. Rowe Price Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.1% of BlackRock shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of T. Rowe Price Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of BlackRock shares are owned by company 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for T. Rowe Price Group and BlackRock, as provided by MarketBeat.

T. Rowe Price Group currently has a consensus price target of $163.90, indicating a potential downside of 16.59%. BlackRock has a consensus price target of $908.4545, indicating a potential upside of 5.04%. Given BlackRock's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe BlackRock is more favorable than T. Rowe Price Group.

Profitability

This table compares T. Rowe Price Group and BlackRock's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

T. Rowe Price Group pays an annual dividend of $4.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. BlackRock pays an annual dividend of $16.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. T. Rowe Price Group pays out 45.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. BlackRock pays out 48.8% 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. T. Rowe Price Group has increased its dividend for 35 consecutive years and BlackRock has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. T. Rowe Price Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Volatility & Risk

T. Rowe Price Group has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BlackRock has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares T. Rowe Price Group and BlackRock's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

BlackRock has higher revenue and earnings than T. Rowe Price Group. T. Rowe Price Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BlackRock, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

BlackRock beats T. Rowe Price Group on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BK) and BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Bank of New York Mellon and BlackRock's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

BlackRock has lower revenue, but higher earnings than The Bank of New York Mellon. The Bank of New York Mellon is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BlackRock, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

The Bank of New York Mellon pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. BlackRock pays an annual dividend of $16.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. The Bank of New York Mellon pays out 30.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. BlackRock pays out 48.8% 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. The Bank of New York Mellon has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and BlackRock has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. The Bank of New York Mellon is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

82.1% of The Bank of New York Mellon shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.1% of BlackRock shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of The Bank of New York Mellon shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of BlackRock shares are owned by company 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.

Profitability

This table compares The Bank of New York Mellon and BlackRock's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for The Bank of New York Mellon and BlackRock, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Bank of New York Mellon currently has a consensus price target of $51.5714, indicating a potential upside of 4.27%. BlackRock has a consensus price target of $908.4545, indicating a potential upside of 5.04%. Given BlackRock's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe BlackRock is more favorable than The Bank of New York Mellon.

Volatility & Risk

The Bank of New York Mellon has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BlackRock has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

BlackRock beats The Bank of New York Mellon on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Ameriprise Financial (NYSE:AMP) and BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and risk.

Dividends

Ameriprise Financial pays an annual dividend of $4.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. BlackRock pays an annual dividend of $16.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Ameriprise Financial pays out 32.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. BlackRock pays out 48.8% 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. Ameriprise Financial has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years and BlackRock has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Ameriprise Financial and BlackRock's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Ameriprise Financial and BlackRock's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Ameriprise Financial has a beta of 1.7, indicating that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BlackRock has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Ameriprise Financial and BlackRock, as provided by MarketBeat.

Ameriprise Financial presently has a consensus price target of $243.5556, indicating a potential upside of 0.29%. BlackRock has a consensus price target of $908.4545, indicating a potential upside of 5.04%. Given BlackRock's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BlackRock is more favorable than Ameriprise Financial.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

81.5% of Ameriprise Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.1% of BlackRock shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Ameriprise Financial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of BlackRock 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.

Summary

BlackRock beats Ameriprise Financial on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

State Street (NYSE:STT) and BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

State Street pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. BlackRock pays an annual dividend of $16.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. State Street pays out 31.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. BlackRock pays out 48.8% 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. State Street has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and BlackRock has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. State Street is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares State Street and BlackRock's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares State Street and BlackRock's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

State Street has a beta of 1.58, suggesting that its share price is 58% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BlackRock has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for State Street and BlackRock, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

State Street presently has a consensus price target of $85.6923, indicating a potential upside of 5.44%. BlackRock has a consensus price target of $908.4545, indicating a potential upside of 5.04%. Given State Street's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe State Street is more favorable than BlackRock.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

90.7% of State Street shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.1% of BlackRock shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of State Street shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of BlackRock shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

BlackRock beats State Street on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) and BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

Northern Trust pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. BlackRock pays an annual dividend of $16.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Northern Trust pays out 48.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. BlackRock pays out 48.8% 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. Northern Trust has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and BlackRock has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Northern Trust is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Northern Trust and BlackRock's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Northern Trust and BlackRock's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Northern Trust has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its share price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BlackRock has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Northern Trust and BlackRock, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Northern Trust presently has a consensus price target of $105.1333, indicating a potential downside of 6.17%. BlackRock has a consensus price target of $908.4545, indicating a potential upside of 5.04%. Given BlackRock's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe BlackRock is more favorable than Northern Trust.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

81.1% of Northern Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.1% of BlackRock shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Northern Trust shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of BlackRock shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

BlackRock beats Northern Trust on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) and BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.

Risk & Volatility

Franklin Resources has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its share price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BlackRock has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

44.7% of Franklin Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.1% of BlackRock shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.1% of Franklin Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of BlackRock shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Franklin Resources and BlackRock's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Franklin Resources pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. BlackRock pays an annual dividend of $16.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Franklin Resources pays out 42.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. BlackRock pays out 48.8% 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. Franklin Resources has raised its dividend for 40 consecutive years and BlackRock has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Franklin Resources is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Franklin Resources and BlackRock, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Franklin Resources presently has a consensus price target of $25.8864, indicating a potential downside of 19.76%. BlackRock has a consensus price target of $908.4545, indicating a potential upside of 5.04%. Given BlackRock's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe BlackRock is more favorable than Franklin Resources.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Franklin Resources and BlackRock's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

BlackRock beats Franklin Resources on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.