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DELL vs. AMD, AVGO, BL, GOOGL, and MSFT

Should you buy Dell Technologies stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Dell Technologies 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 Dell Technologies include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), BlackLine (BL), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Microsoft (MSFT).

How does Dell Technologies compare to Advanced Micro Devices?

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings and profitability.

In the previous week, Advanced Micro Devices had 218 more articles in the media than Dell Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 275 mentions for Advanced Micro Devices and 57 mentions for Dell Technologies. Dell Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Advanced Micro Devices' score of 0.70 indicating that Dell Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Advanced Micro Devices
137 Very Positive mention(s)
42 Positive mention(s)
51 Neutral mention(s)
31 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dell Technologies
28 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Advanced Micro Devices currently has a consensus target price of $546.87, suggesting a potential upside of 13.14%. Dell Technologies has a consensus target price of $494.67, suggesting a potential upside of 9.03%. Given Advanced Micro Devices' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Advanced Micro Devices is more favorable than Dell Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Advanced Micro Devices
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Dell Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.66

Advanced Micro Devices has a net margin of 15.58% compared to Dell Technologies' net margin of 6.28%. Advanced Micro Devices' return on equity of 12.30% beat Dell Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Advanced Micro Devices15.58% 12.30% 9.89%
Dell Technologies 6.28%-366.90%8.65%

71.3% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.4% of Dell Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 41.5% of Dell Technologies shares are held 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.

Advanced Micro Devices has a beta of 2.48, indicating that its stock price is 148% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dell Technologies has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Dell Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Advanced Micro Devices. Dell Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Advanced Micro Devices, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Advanced Micro Devices$34.64B22.78$4.34B$3.89124.26
Dell Technologies$113.54B2.59$5.94B$12.5936.04

Summary

Advanced Micro Devices beats Dell Technologies on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dell Technologies compare to Broadcom?

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

Dell Technologies has a beta of 1.33, suggesting that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Broadcom has a beta of 1.45, suggesting that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market.

Dell Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $494.67, suggesting a potential upside of 9.03%. Broadcom has a consensus target price of $493.24, suggesting a potential upside of 15.31%. Given Broadcom's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Broadcom is more favorable than Dell Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dell Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.66
Broadcom
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

76.4% of Dell Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.4% of Broadcom shares are held by institutional investors. 41.5% of Dell Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Broadcom shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dell Technologies pays an annual dividend of $2.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Dell Technologies pays out 20.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Broadcom pays out 43.3% 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. Dell Technologies has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Broadcom has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Broadcom is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Broadcom had 30 more articles in the media than Dell Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 87 mentions for Broadcom and 57 mentions for Dell Technologies. Broadcom's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Dell Technologies' score of 0.87 indicating that Broadcom is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dell Technologies
28 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Broadcom
72 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dell Technologies$113.54B2.59$5.94B$12.5936.04
Broadcom$63.89B31.85$23.13B$6.0071.29

Broadcom has a net margin of 38.85% compared to Dell Technologies' net margin of 6.28%. Broadcom's return on equity of 41.61% beat Dell Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dell Technologies6.28% -366.90% 8.65%
Broadcom 38.85%41.61%19.55%

Summary

Broadcom beats Dell Technologies on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dell Technologies compare to BlackLine?

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) and BlackLine (NASDAQ:BL) are both technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

76.4% of Dell Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.1% of BlackLine shares are owned by institutional investors. 41.5% of Dell Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.1% of BlackLine shares are owned 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.

Dell Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $494.67, indicating a potential upside of 9.03%. BlackLine has a consensus target price of $40.08, indicating a potential upside of 35.65%. Given BlackLine's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BlackLine is more favorable than Dell Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dell Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.66
BlackLine
2 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

In the previous week, Dell Technologies had 27 more articles in the media than BlackLine. MarketBeat recorded 57 mentions for Dell Technologies and 30 mentions for BlackLine. Dell Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat BlackLine's score of 0.54 indicating that Dell Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dell Technologies
28 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BlackLine
7 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Dell Technologies has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlackLine has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dell Technologies$113.54B2.59$5.94B$12.5936.04
BlackLine$700.43M2.45$24.17M$0.5751.84

Dell Technologies has a net margin of 6.28% compared to BlackLine's net margin of 4.75%. BlackLine's return on equity of 20.89% beat Dell Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dell Technologies6.28% -366.90% 8.65%
BlackLine 4.75%20.89%4.19%

Summary

Dell Technologies beats BlackLine on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dell Technologies compare to Alphabet?

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Dell Technologies has a beta of 1.33, suggesting that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 199 more articles in the media than Dell Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 256 mentions for Alphabet and 57 mentions for Dell Technologies. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Dell Technologies' score of 0.87 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dell Technologies
28 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
186 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
30 Neutral mention(s)
26 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

76.4% of Dell Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 41.5% of Dell Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.6% of Alphabet shares are owned by company 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dell Technologies$113.54B2.59$5.94B$12.5936.04
Alphabet$402.84B10.76$132.17B$19.9117.80

Dell Technologies pays an annual dividend of $2.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Dell Technologies pays out 20.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alphabet pays out 4.4% 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. Dell Technologies has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Dell Technologies is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to Dell Technologies' net margin of 6.28%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat Dell Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dell Technologies6.28% -366.90% 8.65%
Alphabet 54.77%51.32%35.42%

Dell Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $494.67, suggesting a potential upside of 9.03%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $419.86, suggesting a potential upside of 18.50%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Dell Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dell Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.66
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
44 Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.04

Summary

Alphabet beats Dell Technologies on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dell Technologies compare to Microsoft?

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

Microsoft has a beta of 1.11, indicating that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dell Technologies has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Microsoft has a net margin of 40.31% compared to Dell Technologies' net margin of 6.28%. Microsoft's return on equity of 31.98% beat Dell Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Microsoft40.31% 31.98% 18.70%
Dell Technologies 6.28%-366.90%8.65%

71.1% of Microsoft shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.4% of Dell Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Microsoft shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 41.5% of Dell Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Microsoft presently has a consensus price target of $558.87, suggesting a potential upside of 11.78%. Dell Technologies has a consensus price target of $494.67, suggesting a potential upside of 9.03%. Given Microsoft's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Microsoft is more favorable than Dell Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Microsoft
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
42 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89
Dell Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.66

Microsoft pays an annual dividend of $3.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Dell Technologies pays an annual dividend of $2.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Microsoft pays out 20.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Dell Technologies pays out 20.0% 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. Microsoft has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years and Dell Technologies has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Microsoft is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Microsoft$331.84B11.19$133.75B$17.9627.84
Dell Technologies$113.54B2.59$5.94B$12.5936.04

In the previous week, Microsoft had 287 more articles in the media than Dell Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 344 mentions for Microsoft and 57 mentions for Dell Technologies. Dell Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Microsoft's score of 0.85 indicating that Dell Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Microsoft
207 Very Positive mention(s)
44 Positive mention(s)
67 Neutral mention(s)
20 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dell Technologies
28 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Microsoft beats Dell Technologies on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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DELL vs. The Competition

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MetricDell TechnologiesTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals IndustryTechnology SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$283.64B$109.05B$29.85B$24.11B
Dividend Yield0.58%1.63%2.72%3.70%
P/E Ratio34.4942.5880.7130.38
Price / Sales2.59109.33598.3513.02
Price / Cash30.5124.1150.0833.22
Price / Book-119.718.109.316.88
Net Income$5.94B$3.04B$660.43M$1.06B
7 Day Performance11.82%7.84%4.81%2.90%
1 Month Performance8.70%2.99%0.52%2.54%
1 Year Performance238.99%87.15%177.97%20.37%

Dell Technologies Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DELL
Dell Technologies
4.7324 of 5 stars		$453.71
+3.7%		$494.67
+9.0%		+242.6%$283.64B$113.54B34.4997,000
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
3.91 of 5 stars		$476.15
flat		$529.46
+11.2%		+200.0%$776.41B$34.64B156.1231,000
AVGO
Broadcom
4.9872 of 5 stars		$389.28
flat		$493.24
+26.7%		+39.4%$1.85T$63.89B64.8833,000
BL
BlackLine
4.3994 of 5 stars		$31.40
flat		$41.83
+33.2%		-42.3%$1.84B$716.65M73.021,850
GOOGL
Alphabet
4.7303 of 5 stars		$356.13
flat		$419.86
+17.9%		+82.4%$4.36T$402.84B17.89190,820

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