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HRS vs. PANW, MSI, CIEN, SATS, and FFIV

Should you be buying Harris stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Harris include Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Motorola Solutions (MSI), Ciena (CIEN), EchoStar (SATS), and F5 (FFIV). These companies are all part of the "communications equipment" industry.

How does Harris compare to Palo Alto Networks?

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) and Harris (NYSE:HRS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 27 more articles in the media than Harris. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 5 mentions for Harris. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat Harris' score of 0.00 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Palo Alto Networks
22 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Harris
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Palo Alto Networks currently has a consensus price target of $211.64, suggesting a potential upside of 15.22%. Given Palo Alto Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Palo Alto Networks is more favorable than Harris.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Palo Alto Networks
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Harris
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.7% of Harris shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of Harris shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Harris has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Harris has a net margin of 13.60% compared to Palo Alto Networks' net margin of 12.96%. Harris' return on equity of 27.13% beat Palo Alto Networks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Palo Alto Networks12.96% 17.60% 6.19%
Harris 13.60%27.13%9.36%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Palo Alto Networks$9.22B16.25$1.13B$1.81101.48
Harris$6.18B6.92$718M$6.5055.69

Summary

Palo Alto Networks beats Harris on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harris compare to Motorola Solutions?

Harris (NYSE:HRS) and Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

Harris pays an annual dividend of $2.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Motorola Solutions pays an annual dividend of $4.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Harris pays out 42.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Motorola Solutions pays out 37.9% 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. Motorola Solutions has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Motorola Solutions is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Harris$6.18B6.92$718M$6.5055.69
Motorola Solutions$11.68B6.17$2.15B$12.7633.96

Motorola Solutions has a net margin of 18.44% compared to Harris' net margin of 13.60%. Motorola Solutions' return on equity of 110.75% beat Harris' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Harris13.60% 27.13% 9.36%
Motorola Solutions 18.44%110.75%13.50%

Motorola Solutions has a consensus price target of $502.50, suggesting a potential upside of 15.95%. Given Motorola Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Motorola Solutions is more favorable than Harris.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Harris
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Motorola Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.08

96.7% of Harris shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.2% of Motorola Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of Harris shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Motorola Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Motorola Solutions had 16 more articles in the media than Harris. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Motorola Solutions and 5 mentions for Harris. Motorola Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Harris' score of 0.00 indicating that Motorola Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Harris
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Motorola Solutions
16 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Harris has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its share price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Motorola Solutions has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Motorola Solutions beats Harris on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harris compare to Ciena?

Harris (NYSE:HRS) and Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Harris$6.18B6.92$718M$6.5055.69
Ciena$4.77B17.10$123.34M$1.57367.38

Harris has a net margin of 13.60% compared to Ciena's net margin of 4.47%. Harris' return on equity of 27.13% beat Ciena's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Harris13.60% 27.13% 9.36%
Ciena 4.47%12.09%5.79%

Ciena has a consensus price target of $367.56, suggesting a potential downside of 36.27%. Given Ciena's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ciena is more favorable than Harris.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Harris
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Ciena
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

96.7% of Harris shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Ciena shares are held by institutional investors. 2.5% of Harris shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Ciena shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Ciena had 27 more articles in the media than Harris. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Ciena and 5 mentions for Harris. Ciena's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Harris' score of 0.00 indicating that Ciena is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Harris
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Ciena
16 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Harris has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ciena has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Ciena beats Harris on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harris compare to EchoStar?

EchoStar (NASDAQ:SATS) and Harris (NYSE:HRS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Harris has a net margin of 13.60% compared to EchoStar's net margin of -96.62%. Harris' return on equity of 27.13% beat EchoStar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
EchoStar-96.62% -4.31% -1.09%
Harris 13.60%27.13%9.36%

EchoStar currently has a consensus price target of $134.17, suggesting a potential upside of 6.69%. Given EchoStar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe EchoStar is more favorable than Harris.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
EchoStar
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Harris
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, EchoStar had 14 more articles in the media than Harris. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for EchoStar and 5 mentions for Harris. EchoStar's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Harris' score of 0.00 indicating that EchoStar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
EchoStar
9 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Harris
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

33.6% of EchoStar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.7% of Harris shares are owned by institutional investors. 55.9% of EchoStar shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of Harris shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
EchoStar$15.00B2.42-$14.50B-$50.30N/A
Harris$6.18B6.92$718M$6.5055.69

EchoStar has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Harris has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Harris beats EchoStar on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harris compare to F5?

F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) and Harris (NYSE:HRS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

F5 has a net margin of 21.96% compared to Harris' net margin of 13.60%. Harris' return on equity of 27.13% beat F5's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
F521.96% 21.50% 12.15%
Harris 13.60%27.13%9.36%

F5 currently has a consensus price target of $316.44, suggesting a potential downside of 7.21%. Given F5's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe F5 is more favorable than Harris.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
F5
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Harris
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, F5 had 22 more articles in the media than Harris. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for F5 and 5 mentions for Harris. F5's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Harris' score of 0.00 indicating that F5 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
F5
14 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Harris
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

90.7% of F5 shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.7% of Harris shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of F5 shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of Harris shares are owned 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.

Harris has higher revenue and earnings than F5. F5 is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Harris, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
F5$3.09B6.24$692.38M$12.1927.98
Harris$6.18B6.92$718M$6.5055.69

F5 has a beta of 1, indicating that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.Comparatively, Harris has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

F5 beats Harris 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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HRS vs. The Competition

MetricHarrisSearch & Navigation Equipment IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$42.76B$1.02B$37.50B$22.97B
Dividend Yield1.45%N/A3.17%4.03%
P/E Ratio55.69N/A73.8028.63
Price / Sales6.92N/A627.5214.77
Price / Cash21.43N/A46.7125.32
Price / Book12.94310.009.454.65
Net Income$718M-$320K$1.03B$1.07B

Harris Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HRS
Harris
N/A$361.97
+2.3%
N/A+65.6%$42.76B$6.18B55.6917,500
PANW
Palo Alto Networks
4.0993 of 5 stars
$178.95
-1.4%
$210.07
+17.4%
-2.7%$146.29B$9.22B99.0516,068
MSI
Motorola Solutions
4.9184 of 5 stars
$437.17
+1.8%
$502.50
+14.9%
+4.8%$72.64B$11.68B34.2523,000
CIEN
Ciena
3.5685 of 5 stars
$505.73
+6.4%
$355.59
-29.7%
+692.6%$71.49B$5.12B322.049,080
SATS
EchoStar
1.7231 of 5 stars
$122.61
+2.4%
$134.17
+9.4%
+425.7%$35.37B$15.00BN/A12,100

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This page (NYSE:HRS) was last updated on 5/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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