Corning Competitors

Sony Group (NYSE:SONY) and Corning (NYSE:GLW) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Sony Group and Corning's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Sony Group pays an annual dividend of $0.41 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Corning pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Corning pays out 54.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Corning has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Corning is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Sony Group and Corning's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Corning has higher revenue and earnings than Sony Group.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Sony Group and Corning, as provided by MarketBeat.

Corning has a consensus target price of $39.8889, indicating a potential downside of 12.91%. Given Corning's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Corning is more favorable than Sony Group.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

74.3% of Corning shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Corning shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Corning beats Sony Group on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) and Corning (NYSE:GLW) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Applied Materials and Corning, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Applied Materials presently has a consensus target price of $143.7917, indicating a potential upside of 7.52%. Corning has a consensus target price of $39.8889, indicating a potential downside of 12.91%. Given Applied Materials' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Applied Materials is more favorable than Corning.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

78.8% of Applied Materials shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.3% of Corning shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Applied Materials shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Corning shares are owned by 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.

Profitability

This table compares Applied Materials and Corning's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Applied Materials has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Corning has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Applied Materials and Corning's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Applied Materials pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Corning pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Applied Materials pays out 21.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Corning pays out 54.5% 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. Applied Materials has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Corning has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Applied Materials beats Corning on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Corning (NYSE:GLW) and International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Corning and International Business Machines, as reported by MarketBeat.

Corning currently has a consensus target price of $39.8889, indicating a potential downside of 12.91%. International Business Machines has a consensus target price of $142.10, indicating a potential upside of 6.37%. Given International Business Machines' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe International Business Machines is more favorable than Corning.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

74.3% of Corning shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.7% of International Business Machines shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Corning shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of International Business Machines shares are owned 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.

Profitability

This table compares Corning and International Business Machines' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Corning has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its share price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, International Business Machines has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Corning and International Business Machines' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Corning pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. International Business Machines pays an annual dividend of $6.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. Corning pays out 54.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Business Machines pays out 50.9% 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. Corning has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and International Business Machines has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years. International Business Machines is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

International Business Machines beats Corning on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Corning (NYSE:GLW) and Square (NYSE:SQ) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Corning and Square, as reported by MarketBeat.

Corning currently has a consensus target price of $39.8889, indicating a potential downside of 12.91%. Square has a consensus target price of $223.5122, indicating a potential downside of 12.72%. Given Square's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Square is more favorable than Corning.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

74.3% of Corning shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.0% of Square shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Corning shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.8% of Square 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.

Profitability

This table compares Corning and Square's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Corning has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Square has a beta of 2.71, meaning that its stock price is 171% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Corning and Square's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Corning (NYSE:GLW) and Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Corning and Intuit, as reported by MarketBeat.

Corning currently has a consensus target price of $39.8889, indicating a potential downside of 12.91%. Intuit has a consensus target price of $430.2381, indicating a potential upside of 3.47%. Given Intuit's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Intuit is more favorable than Corning.

Profitability

This table compares Corning and Intuit's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Corning pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Intuit pays an annual dividend of $2.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Corning pays out 54.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Intuit pays out 36.0% 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. Corning has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Intuit has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Corning and Intuit's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

74.3% of Corning shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.8% of Intuit shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Corning shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Intuit shares are owned 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.

Risk and Volatility

Corning has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its share price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Intuit has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its share price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Intuit beats Corning on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

China Mobile (NYSE:CHL) and Corning (NYSE:GLW) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

China Mobile pays an annual dividend of $1.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.5%. Corning pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. China Mobile pays out 47.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Corning pays out 54.5% 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. Corning has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. China Mobile is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for China Mobile and Corning, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

China Mobile currently has a consensus price target of $49.00, indicating a potential upside of 78.12%. Corning has a consensus price target of $39.8889, indicating a potential downside of 12.91%. Given China Mobile's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe China Mobile is more favorable than Corning.

Profitability

This table compares China Mobile and Corning's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares China Mobile and Corning's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Volatility & Risk

China Mobile has a beta of 0.47, meaning that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Corning has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

1.9% of China Mobile shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.3% of Corning shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Corning shares are owned by company 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

Corning beats China Mobile on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.