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$1,250.88 +0.29 (+0.02%)
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FICO vs. UPST, CDNS, SNPS, ADBE, and INTU

Should you buy Fair Isaac stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Fair Isaac 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 Fair Isaac include Upstart (UPST), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), Synopsys (SNPS), Adobe (ADBE), and Intuit (INTU).

How does Fair Isaac compare to Upstart?

Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) and Fair Isaac (NYSE:FICO) are related companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings and profitability.

Fair Isaac has a net margin of 33.67% compared to Upstart's net margin of 4.34%. Upstart's return on equity of 5.63% beat Fair Isaac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Upstart4.34% 5.63% 1.49%
Fair Isaac 33.67%-41.04%37.92%

Upstart currently has a consensus price target of $45.79, suggesting a potential upside of 35.50%. Fair Isaac has a consensus price target of $1,619.36, suggesting a potential upside of 29.46%. Given Upstart's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Upstart is more favorable than Fair Isaac.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Upstart
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Fair Isaac
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, Upstart had 20 more articles in the media than Fair Isaac. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Upstart and 12 mentions for Fair Isaac. Fair Isaac's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Upstart's score of 0.29 indicating that Fair Isaac is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Upstart
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
24 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Fair Isaac
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Upstart$1.04B3.10$53.60M$0.3888.92
Fair Isaac$1.99B14.57$651.95M$31.5739.62

63.0% of Upstart shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.8% of Fair Isaac shares are held by institutional investors. 17.3% of Upstart shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Fair Isaac 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.

Upstart has a beta of 2.26, indicating that its stock price is 126% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fair Isaac has a beta of 1.28, indicating that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Fair Isaac beats Upstart on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fair Isaac compare to Cadence Design Systems?

Fair Isaac (NYSE:FICO) and Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:CDNS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Cadence Design Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Fair Isaac. Fair Isaac is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cadence Design Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fair Isaac$1.99B14.57$651.95M$31.5739.62
Cadence Design Systems$5.30B19.52$1.11B$4.2987.40

Fair Isaac currently has a consensus price target of $1,619.36, suggesting a potential upside of 29.46%. Cadence Design Systems has a consensus price target of $384.41, suggesting a potential upside of 2.53%. Given Fair Isaac's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Fair Isaac is more favorable than Cadence Design Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fair Isaac
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Cadence Design Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

Fair Isaac has a net margin of 33.67% compared to Cadence Design Systems' net margin of 21.18%. Cadence Design Systems' return on equity of 28.44% beat Fair Isaac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fair Isaac33.67% -41.04% 37.92%
Cadence Design Systems 21.18%28.44%15.30%

In the previous week, Cadence Design Systems had 24 more articles in the media than Fair Isaac. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for Cadence Design Systems and 12 mentions for Fair Isaac. Cadence Design Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Fair Isaac's score of 1.16 indicating that Cadence Design Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Fair Isaac
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cadence Design Systems
26 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Fair Isaac has a beta of 1.28, indicating that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cadence Design Systems has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

85.8% of Fair Isaac shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.9% of Cadence Design Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of Fair Isaac shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Cadence Design Systems 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.

Summary

Cadence Design Systems beats Fair Isaac on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fair Isaac compare to Synopsys?

Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) and Fair Isaac (NYSE:FICO) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

85.5% of Synopsys shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.8% of Fair Isaac shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Synopsys shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Fair Isaac 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.

In the previous week, Synopsys had 70 more articles in the media than Fair Isaac. MarketBeat recorded 82 mentions for Synopsys and 12 mentions for Fair Isaac. Fair Isaac's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Synopsys' score of 0.66 indicating that Fair Isaac is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Synopsys
28 Very Positive mention(s)
16 Positive mention(s)
19 Neutral mention(s)
7 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Fair Isaac
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Synopsys has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fair Isaac has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

Synopsys currently has a consensus price target of $563.81, indicating a potential upside of 18.54%. Fair Isaac has a consensus price target of $1,619.36, indicating a potential upside of 29.46%. Given Fair Isaac's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Fair Isaac is more favorable than Synopsys.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Synopsys
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47
Fair Isaac
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Fair Isaac has a net margin of 33.67% compared to Synopsys' net margin of 8.91%. Synopsys' return on equity of 5.83% beat Fair Isaac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Synopsys8.91% 5.83% 3.58%
Fair Isaac 33.67%-41.04%37.92%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Synopsys$7.05B12.91$1.33B$4.32110.10
Fair Isaac$1.99B14.57$651.95M$31.5739.62

Summary

Fair Isaac beats Synopsys on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fair Isaac compare to Adobe?

Fair Isaac (NYSE:FICO) and Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, Adobe had 57 more articles in the media than Fair Isaac. MarketBeat recorded 69 mentions for Adobe and 12 mentions for Fair Isaac. Fair Isaac's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Adobe's score of 1.08 indicating that Fair Isaac is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Fair Isaac
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Adobe
46 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fair Isaac$1.99B14.57$651.95M$31.5739.62
Adobe$23.77B4.41$7.13B$17.1715.10

Fair Isaac has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Adobe has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its share price is 42% more volatile than the broader market.

Fair Isaac presently has a consensus target price of $1,619.36, suggesting a potential upside of 29.46%. Adobe has a consensus target price of $338.15, suggesting a potential upside of 30.46%. Given Adobe's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Adobe is more favorable than Fair Isaac.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fair Isaac
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Adobe
5 Sell rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.19

Fair Isaac has a net margin of 33.67% compared to Adobe's net margin of 29.48%. Adobe's return on equity of 64.48% beat Fair Isaac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fair Isaac33.67% -41.04% 37.92%
Adobe 29.48%64.48%25.71%

85.8% of Fair Isaac shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of Adobe shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of Fair Isaac shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Adobe 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

Fair Isaac beats Adobe on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fair Isaac compare to Intuit?

Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) and Fair Isaac (NYSE:FICO) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Intuit had 83 more articles in the media than Fair Isaac. MarketBeat recorded 95 mentions for Intuit and 12 mentions for Fair Isaac. Fair Isaac's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Intuit's score of 0.80 indicating that Fair Isaac is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intuit
52 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
19 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Fair Isaac
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

83.7% of Intuit shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.8% of Fair Isaac shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of Intuit shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Fair Isaac shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Intuit has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fair Isaac has a beta of 1.28, meaning that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

Fair Isaac has a net margin of 33.67% compared to Intuit's net margin of 21.91%. Intuit's return on equity of 25.18% beat Fair Isaac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intuit21.91% 25.18% 13.79%
Fair Isaac 33.67%-41.04%37.92%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Intuit$18.83B4.82$3.87B$16.5120.08
Fair Isaac$1.99B14.57$651.95M$31.5739.62

Intuit currently has a consensus price target of $525.65, indicating a potential upside of 58.55%. Fair Isaac has a consensus price target of $1,619.36, indicating a potential upside of 29.46%. Given Intuit's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Intuit is more favorable than Fair Isaac.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intuit
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Fair Isaac
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Fair Isaac beats Intuit on 9 of the 16 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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FICO vs. The Competition

MetricFair IsaacIT Services IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$29.01B$13.77B$40.86B$23.19B
Dividend YieldN/A2.27%3.14%4.09%
P/E Ratio39.6249.54172.2330.62
Price / Sales14.5710.98625.6824.75
Price / Cash46.9927.1949.0219.43
Price / Book-16.993.6610.004.70
Net Income$651.95M$537.84M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance0.76%8.50%3.96%1.14%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A1.58%
1 Year Performance-27.69%-8.92%172.00%28.06%

Fair Isaac Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FICO
Fair Isaac
4.4179 of 5 stars
$1,250.88
+0.0%
$1,619.36
+29.5%
-27.7%$29.01B$1.99B39.623,811
UPST
Upstart
4.8128 of 5 stars
$28.56
flat
$45.79
+60.3%
-27.6%$2.73B$1.04B75.161,405
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems
4.1559 of 5 stars
$373.59
flat
$380.59
+1.9%
+31.7%$103.04B$5.53B87.0813,800
SNPS
Synopsys
3.9293 of 5 stars
$524.74
flat
$536.00
+2.1%
+3.4%$100.52B$8.01B81.4828,000
ADBE
Adobe
4.5298 of 5 stars
$244.76
flat
$338.15
+38.2%
-37.5%$98.93B$23.77B14.2631,360

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