Foot Locker Competitors

The TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) and Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares The TJX Companies and Foot Locker's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The TJX Companies has higher revenue and earnings than Foot Locker. Foot Locker is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The TJX Companies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for The TJX Companies and Foot Locker, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

The TJX Companies presently has a consensus price target of $68.88, indicating a potential upside of 3.01%. Foot Locker has a consensus price target of $48.7727, indicating a potential downside of 2.53%. Given The TJX Companies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe The TJX Companies is more favorable than Foot Locker.

Profitability

This table compares The TJX Companies and Foot Locker's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

The TJX Companies has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Foot Locker has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

88.8% of The TJX Companies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.1% of Foot Locker shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of The TJX Companies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Foot Locker 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.

Dividends

The TJX Companies pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Foot Locker pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. The TJX Companies pays out 39.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Foot Locker pays out 12.2% 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 TJX Companies has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Foot Locker has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

The TJX Companies beats Foot Locker on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) and Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings and dividends.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Foot Locker and Ross Stores' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Foot Locker and Ross Stores, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Foot Locker currently has a consensus price target of $48.7727, indicating a potential downside of 2.53%. Ross Stores has a consensus price target of $113.0909, indicating a potential downside of 4.08%. Given Foot Locker's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Foot Locker is more favorable than Ross Stores.

Profitability

This table compares Foot Locker and Ross Stores' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Foot Locker has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ross Stores has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

78.1% of Foot Locker shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.2% of Ross Stores shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Foot Locker shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Ross Stores 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.

Summary

Ross Stores beats Foot Locker on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) and The Gap (NYSE:GPS) are both mid-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings and dividends.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Foot Locker and The Gap's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Foot Locker and The Gap, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Foot Locker currently has a consensus price target of $48.7727, indicating a potential downside of 2.53%. The Gap has a consensus price target of $22.9474, indicating a potential downside of 9.23%. Given Foot Locker's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Foot Locker is more favorable than The Gap.

Profitability

This table compares Foot Locker and The Gap's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Foot Locker has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Gap has a beta of 1.52, indicating that its stock price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

78.1% of Foot Locker shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.3% of The Gap shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Foot Locker shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 45.3% of The Gap 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.

Summary

Foot Locker beats The Gap on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) and American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) are both mid-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings and dividends.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Foot Locker and American Eagle Outfitters' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Foot Locker has higher revenue and earnings than American Eagle Outfitters. Foot Locker is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Eagle Outfitters, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Foot Locker and American Eagle Outfitters, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Foot Locker currently has a consensus price target of $48.7727, indicating a potential downside of 2.53%. American Eagle Outfitters has a consensus price target of $23.00, indicating a potential downside of 12.11%. Given Foot Locker's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Foot Locker is more favorable than American Eagle Outfitters.

Profitability

This table compares Foot Locker and American Eagle Outfitters' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Foot Locker has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Eagle Outfitters has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

78.1% of Foot Locker shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Foot Locker shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of American Eagle Outfitters shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Foot Locker pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. American Eagle Outfitters pays an annual dividend of $0.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Foot Locker pays out 12.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Eagle Outfitters pays out 37.2% 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. Foot Locker has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Foot Locker beats American Eagle Outfitters on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) and Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) are both mid-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings and dividends.

Volatility & Risk

Foot Locker has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Urban Outfitters has a beta of 1.61, indicating that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Foot Locker and Urban Outfitters' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

78.1% of Foot Locker shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.8% of Urban Outfitters shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Foot Locker shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 30.5% of Urban Outfitters 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.

Profitability

This table compares Foot Locker and Urban Outfitters' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Foot Locker and Urban Outfitters, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Foot Locker currently has a consensus price target of $48.7727, indicating a potential downside of 2.53%. Urban Outfitters has a consensus price target of $30.05, indicating a potential downside of 12.92%. Given Foot Locker's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Foot Locker is more favorable than Urban Outfitters.

Summary

Foot Locker beats Urban Outfitters on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) and The Buckle (NYSE:BKE) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Dividends

Foot Locker pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. The Buckle pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Foot Locker pays out 12.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Buckle pays out 56.1% 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. Foot Locker has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility and Risk

Foot Locker has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Buckle has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its share price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Foot Locker and The Buckle's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

78.1% of Foot Locker shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.3% of The Buckle shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Foot Locker shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 41.9% of The Buckle 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 Foot Locker and The Buckle's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Foot Locker and The Buckle, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Foot Locker currently has a consensus target price of $48.7727, indicating a potential downside of 2.53%. The Buckle has a consensus target price of $11.00, indicating a potential downside of 71.41%. Given Foot Locker's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Foot Locker is more favorable than The Buckle.

Summary

Foot Locker beats The Buckle on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.