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ESTC vs. DDOG, CRM, DT, HUBS, and NOW

Should you buy Elastic stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Elastic 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 Elastic include Datadog (DDOG), Salesforce (CRM), Dynatrace (DT), HubSpot (HUBS), and ServiceNow (NOW). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Elastic compare to Datadog?

Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) and Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

97.0% of Elastic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.3% of Datadog shares are held by institutional investors. 12.7% of Elastic shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.5% of Datadog shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Elastic has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Datadog has a beta of 1.54, suggesting that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

Elastic presently has a consensus price target of $79.04, indicating a potential upside of 27.18%. Datadog has a consensus price target of $251.55, indicating a potential downside of 4.11%. Given Elastic's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Elastic is more favorable than Datadog.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Elastic
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Datadog
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
40 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93

In the previous week, Datadog had 26 more articles in the media than Elastic. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for Datadog and 5 mentions for Elastic. Datadog's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Elastic's score of 0.42 indicating that Datadog is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Elastic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Datadog
15 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Elastic$1.74B3.71$367.77M$3.5017.76
Datadog$3.43B27.25$107.74M$0.38690.32

Elastic has a net margin of 21.14% compared to Datadog's net margin of 3.69%. Datadog's return on equity of 4.83% beat Elastic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Elastic21.14% -1.82% -0.67%
Datadog 3.69%4.83%2.72%

Summary

Datadog beats Elastic on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elastic compare to Salesforce?

Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) and Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and profitability.

In the previous week, Salesforce had 61 more articles in the media than Elastic. MarketBeat recorded 66 mentions for Salesforce and 5 mentions for Elastic. Salesforce's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Elastic's score of 0.42 indicating that Salesforce is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Salesforce
49 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Elastic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

80.4% of Salesforce shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.0% of Elastic shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of Salesforce shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Elastic shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Salesforce$41.53B3.40$7.46B$8.6419.98
Elastic$1.74B3.71$367.77M$3.5017.76

Salesforce presently has a consensus target price of $254.42, suggesting a potential upside of 47.41%. Elastic has a consensus target price of $79.04, suggesting a potential upside of 27.18%. Given Salesforce's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Salesforce is more favorable than Elastic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Salesforce
3 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58
Elastic
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Elastic has a net margin of 21.14% compared to Salesforce's net margin of 18.73%. Salesforce's return on equity of 18.72% beat Elastic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Salesforce18.73% 18.72% 9.76%
Elastic 21.14%-1.82%-0.67%

Salesforce has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elastic has a beta of 1, indicating that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

Summary

Salesforce beats Elastic on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elastic compare to Dynatrace?

Dynatrace (NYSE:DT) and Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dynatrace$2.02B6.46$162.67M$0.5483.18
Elastic$1.74B3.71$367.77M$3.5017.76

Dynatrace has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elastic has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

94.3% of Dynatrace shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.0% of Elastic shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Dynatrace shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Elastic shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Dynatrace had 9 more articles in the media than Elastic. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Dynatrace and 5 mentions for Elastic. Dynatrace's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Elastic's score of 0.42 indicating that Dynatrace is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dynatrace
7 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Elastic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Dynatrace currently has a consensus price target of $49.27, suggesting a potential upside of 9.69%. Elastic has a consensus price target of $79.04, suggesting a potential upside of 27.18%. Given Elastic's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Elastic is more favorable than Dynatrace.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dynatrace
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Elastic
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Elastic has a net margin of 21.14% compared to Dynatrace's net margin of 8.06%. Dynatrace's return on equity of 10.37% beat Elastic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dynatrace8.06% 10.37% 6.74%
Elastic 21.14%-1.82%-0.67%

Summary

Dynatrace beats Elastic on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elastic compare to HubSpot?

Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) and HubSpot (NYSE:HUBS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Elastic$1.74B3.71$367.77M$3.5017.76
HubSpot$3.13B3.68$45.91M$1.91117.64

In the previous week, HubSpot had 7 more articles in the media than Elastic. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for HubSpot and 5 mentions for Elastic. HubSpot's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Elastic's score of 0.42 indicating that HubSpot is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Elastic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
HubSpot
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Elastic presently has a consensus price target of $79.04, suggesting a potential upside of 27.18%. HubSpot has a consensus price target of $311.00, suggesting a potential upside of 38.41%. Given HubSpot's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe HubSpot is more favorable than Elastic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Elastic
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
HubSpot
2 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

Elastic has a beta of 1, indicating that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, HubSpot has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Elastic has a net margin of 21.14% compared to HubSpot's net margin of 3.04%. HubSpot's return on equity of 5.66% beat Elastic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Elastic21.14% -1.82% -0.67%
HubSpot 3.04%5.66%3.04%

97.0% of Elastic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of HubSpot shares are held by institutional investors. 12.7% of Elastic shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of HubSpot shares are held by company 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

HubSpot beats Elastic on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elastic compare to ServiceNow?

ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) and Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Elastic has a net margin of 21.14% compared to ServiceNow's net margin of 12.59%. ServiceNow's return on equity of 18.16% beat Elastic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ServiceNow12.59% 18.16% 9.04%
Elastic 21.14%-1.82%-0.67%

ServiceNow presently has a consensus target price of $141.03, indicating a potential upside of 35.55%. Elastic has a consensus target price of $79.04, indicating a potential upside of 27.18%. Given ServiceNow's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe ServiceNow is more favorable than Elastic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ServiceNow
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Elastic
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

87.2% of ServiceNow shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.0% of Elastic shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of ServiceNow shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Elastic 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.

In the previous week, ServiceNow had 63 more articles in the media than Elastic. MarketBeat recorded 68 mentions for ServiceNow and 5 mentions for Elastic. ServiceNow's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Elastic's score of 0.42 indicating that ServiceNow is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ServiceNow
45 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Elastic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ServiceNow$13.28B8.08$1.75B$1.6861.93
Elastic$1.74B3.71$367.77M$3.5017.76

ServiceNow has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elastic has a beta of 1, indicating that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

Summary

ServiceNow beats Elastic on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ESTC vs. The Competition

MetricElasticINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$6.47B$18.46B$39.20B$23.43B
Dividend YieldN/A1.71%3.14%4.19%
P/E Ratio17.7668.55168.8131.08
Price / Sales3.7135.04595.4119.91
Price / Cash73.7082.3345.9833.10
Price / Book5.066.719.384.78
Net Income$367.77M$385.08M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance3.05%-0.90%-2.05%0.53%
1 Month Performance6.23%6.84%-1.68%2.19%
1 Year Performance-27.99%-13.78%136.29%17.07%

Elastic Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ESTC
Elastic
4.4029 of 5 stars
$62.14
-0.2%
$79.04
+27.2%
-27.0%$6.47B$1.74B17.764,019
DDOG
Datadog
2.6177 of 5 stars
$269.00
+3.0%
$244.73
-9.0%
+88.2%$92.94B$3.43B707.918,100
CRM
Salesforce
4.981 of 5 stars
$162.65
-2.4%
$254.42
+56.4%
-33.1%$136.43B$41.53B18.8383,334
DT
Dynatrace
4.0152 of 5 stars
$45.12
+2.9%
$48.27
+7.0%
-13.6%$12.78B$2.02B83.565,600
HUBS
HubSpot
4.6669 of 5 stars
$206.55
+4.4%
$311.00
+50.6%
-58.5%$10.13B$3.13B108.148,882

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