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$18.16 +0.79 (+4.55%)
As of 09/21/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

CABO vs. OPTU, CCZ, LBRDP, CMCSA, and ECHO

Should you buy Cable One stock or one of its competitors? Cable One's main competitors and comparable companies include Optimum Communications (OPTU), Comcast (CCZ), Liberty Broadband (LBRDP), Comcast (CMCSA), and Echostar (ECHO). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "cable & satellite" industry.

How does Cable One compare to Optimum Communications?

Cable One (NYSE:CABO) and Optimum Communications (NYSE:OPTU) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

Cable One currently has a consensus target price of $85.40, suggesting a potential upside of 370.26%. Optimum Communications has a consensus target price of $0.92, suggesting a potential downside of 14.73%. Given Cable One's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Cable One is more favorable than Optimum Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cable One
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Optimum Communications
4 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.56

In the previous week, Cable One had 2 more articles in the media than Optimum Communications. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Cable One and 1 mentions for Optimum Communications. Optimum Communications' average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Cable One's score of -0.17 indicating that Optimum Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cable One
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Optimum Communications
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Cable One has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Optimum Communications. Optimum Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cable One, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cable One$1.50B0.07-$356.46M-$185.06N/A
Optimum Communications$8.59B0.03-$1.87B-$10.39N/A

Cable One has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optimum Communications has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Optimum Communications has a net margin of -58.15% compared to Cable One's net margin of -72.83%. Optimum Communications' return on equity of 0.00% beat Cable One's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cable One-72.83% -3.97% -0.86%
Optimum Communications -58.15%N/A -0.70%

89.9% of Cable One shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.9% of Optimum Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Cable One shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 43.4% of Optimum Communications 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.

Summary

Optimum Communications beats Cable One on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cable One compare to Comcast?

Cable One (NYSE:CABO) and Comcast (NYSE:CCZ) are both communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and earnings.

In the previous week, Cable One had 3 more articles in the media than Comcast. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Cable One and 0 mentions for Comcast. Comcast's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Cable One's score of -0.17 indicating that Comcast is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cable One Neutral
Comcast Neutral

Cable One presently has a consensus target price of $85.40, indicating a potential upside of 370.26%. Given Cable One's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Cable One is more favorable than Comcast.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cable One
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Comcast
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Comcast has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Cable One.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cable One$1.50B0.07-$356.46M-$185.06N/A
ComcastN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Comcast has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Cable One's net margin of -72.83%. Comcast's return on equity of 0.00% beat Cable One's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cable One-72.83% -3.97% -0.86%
Comcast N/A N/A N/A

89.9% of Cable One shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Cable One shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Cable One beats Comcast on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cable One compare to Liberty Broadband?

Liberty Broadband (NASDAQ:LBRDP) and Cable One (NYSE:CABO) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Cable One had 3 more articles in the media than Liberty Broadband. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Cable One and 0 mentions for Liberty Broadband. Liberty Broadband's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Cable One's score of -0.17 indicating that Liberty Broadband is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Liberty Broadband Neutral
Cable One Neutral

Cable One has a consensus target price of $85.40, suggesting a potential upside of 370.26%. Given Cable One's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cable One is more favorable than Liberty Broadband.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Liberty Broadband
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Cable One
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Liberty Broadband has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Cable One.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Liberty BroadbandN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Cable One$1.50B0.07-$356.46M-$185.06N/A

89.9% of Cable One shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Cable One shares are owned 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.

Liberty Broadband has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Cable One's net margin of -72.83%. Liberty Broadband's return on equity of 0.00% beat Cable One's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Liberty BroadbandN/A N/A N/A
Cable One -72.83%-3.97%-0.86%

Summary

Cable One beats Liberty Broadband on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cable One compare to Comcast?

Cable One (NYSE:CABO) and Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) are both communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, risk, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Comcast has a net margin of 8.97% compared to Cable One's net margin of -72.83%. Comcast's return on equity of 14.77% beat Cable One's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cable One-72.83% -3.97% -0.86%
Comcast 8.97%14.77%5.18%

In the previous week, Comcast had 11 more articles in the media than Cable One. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Comcast and 3 mentions for Cable One. Comcast's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Cable One's score of -0.17 indicating that Comcast is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cable One
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Comcast
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cable One$1.50B0.07-$356.46M-$185.06N/A
Comcast$123.71B0.66$20.00B$3.097.42

Cable One has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Comcast has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

89.9% of Cable One shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.3% of Comcast shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Cable One shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Comcast shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Cable One presently has a consensus target price of $85.40, indicating a potential upside of 370.26%. Comcast has a consensus target price of $32.69, indicating a potential upside of 42.57%. Given Cable One's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Cable One is more favorable than Comcast.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cable One
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Comcast
4 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Summary

Comcast beats Cable One on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cable One compare to Echostar?

Cable One (NYSE:CABO) and Echostar (NASDAQ:ECHO) are both communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and risk.

89.9% of Cable One shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.6% of Echostar shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Cable One shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 55.7% of Echostar 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.

Cable One presently has a consensus price target of $85.40, indicating a potential upside of 370.26%. Echostar has a consensus price target of $137.88, indicating a potential upside of 44.58%. Given Cable One's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Cable One is more favorable than Echostar.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cable One
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Echostar
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

Echostar has a net margin of -38.71% compared to Cable One's net margin of -72.83%. Echostar's return on equity of -1.28% beat Cable One's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cable One-72.83% -3.97% -0.86%
Echostar -38.71%-1.28%-0.25%

Cable One has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Echostar has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

In the previous week, Echostar had 7 more articles in the media than Cable One. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Echostar and 3 mentions for Cable One. Echostar's average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat Cable One's score of -0.17 indicating that Echostar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cable One
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Echostar
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Cable One has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Echostar. Echostar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cable One, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cable One$1.50B0.07-$356.46M-$185.06N/A
Echostar$15.00B1.85-$14.50B-$24.92N/A

Summary

Echostar beats Cable One on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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CABO vs. The Competition

MetricCable OneMedia IndustryCommunication Services SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$98.56M$2.97B$33.92B$23.07B
Dividend YieldN/A5.63%5.43%3.62%
P/E Ratio-0.1029.3523.2528.31
Price / Sales0.0734.7062.8620.56
Price / Cash0.1718.4221.0119.33
Price / Book0.0711.5912.004.73
Net Income-$356.46M-$45.84M$1.10B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-2.00%-0.37%-0.07%-0.28%
1 Month Performance-20.18%-2.11%-0.99%-3.65%
1 Year Performance-89.28%-9.57%-8.04%8.18%

Cable One Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CABO
Cable One
3.2984 of 5 stars
$18.16
+4.5%
$85.40
+370.3%
-89.3%$98.56M$1.50BN/A2,592
OPTU
Optimum Communications
1.317 of 5 stars
$1.01
-1.5%
$0.92
-8.8%
-60.1%$278.02M$8.38BN/A11,000
CCZ
Comcast
N/A$60.96
-5.7%
N/A+5.8%$0.00N/AN/A1,436
LBRDP
Liberty Broadband
N/A$22.13
flat
N/AN/A$0.00N/AN/A1,900
CMCSA
Comcast
4.8063 of 5 stars
$24.88
-1.3%
$32.96
+32.5%
-27.4%$89.43B$123.71B8.05179,000

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This page (NYSE:CABO) was last updated on 9/22/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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