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IBM vs. AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, INTC, and META

Should you buy International Business Machines stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares International Business Machines 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 International Business Machines include Amazon.com (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG), Alphabet (GOOGL), Intel (INTC), and Meta Platforms (META).

How does International Business Machines compare to Amazon.com?

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, valuation and earnings.

59.0% of International Business Machines shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.2% of Amazon.com shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of International Business Machines shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

International Business Machines presently has a consensus target price of $265.40, suggesting a potential upside of 23.93%. Amazon.com has a consensus target price of $312.91, suggesting a potential upside of 34.81%. Given Amazon.com's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Amazon.com is more favorable than International Business Machines.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
International Business Machines
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
57 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95

International Business Machines has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Amazon.com has a beta of 1.46, indicating that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 113 more articles in the media than International Business Machines. MarketBeat recorded 268 mentions for Amazon.com and 155 mentions for International Business Machines. Amazon.com's average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat International Business Machines' score of 0.35 indicating that Amazon.com is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
International Business Machines
61 Very Positive mention(s)
16 Positive mention(s)
32 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
16 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Amazon.com
153 Very Positive mention(s)
41 Positive mention(s)
34 Neutral mention(s)
29 Negative mention(s)
9 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
International Business Machines$67.54B2.98$10.59B$11.2719.00
Amazon.com$716.92B3.48$77.67B$8.3627.76

International Business Machines has a net margin of 15.52% compared to Amazon.com's net margin of 12.22%. International Business Machines' return on equity of 35.65% beat Amazon.com's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
International Business Machines15.52% 35.65% 7.54%
Amazon.com 12.22%19.92%9.86%

Summary

Amazon.com beats International Business Machines on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does International Business Machines compare to Alphabet?

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

International Business Machines pays an annual dividend of $6.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. International Business Machines pays out 60.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alphabet pays out 4.4% 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. International Business Machines has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years and Alphabet has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. International Business Machines is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

International Business Machines has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
International Business Machines$67.54B2.98$10.59B$11.2719.00
Alphabet$402.84B9.60$132.17B$19.9116.03

59.0% of International Business Machines shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of International Business Machines shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet 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.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 223 more articles in the media than International Business Machines. MarketBeat recorded 378 mentions for Alphabet and 155 mentions for International Business Machines. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat International Business Machines' score of 0.35 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
International Business Machines
61 Very Positive mention(s)
16 Positive mention(s)
32 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
16 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Alphabet
177 Very Positive mention(s)
39 Positive mention(s)
74 Neutral mention(s)
62 Negative mention(s)
10 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to International Business Machines' net margin of 15.52%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat International Business Machines' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
International Business Machines15.52% 35.65% 7.54%
Alphabet 54.77%51.32%35.42%

International Business Machines presently has a consensus price target of $265.40, indicating a potential upside of 23.93%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $410.09, indicating a potential upside of 28.52%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Alphabet is more favorable than International Business Machines.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
International Business Machines
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.08

Summary

Alphabet beats International Business Machines on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does International Business Machines compare to Alphabet?

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

40.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.0% of International Business Machines shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of International Business Machines shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to International Business Machines' net margin of 15.52%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat International Business Machines' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet54.77% 51.32% 35.42%
International Business Machines 15.52%35.65%7.54%

Alphabet has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, International Business Machines has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet currently has a consensus target price of $419.86, indicating a potential upside of 31.31%. International Business Machines has a consensus target price of $265.40, indicating a potential upside of 23.93%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Alphabet is more favorable than International Business Machines.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
45 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.02
International Business Machines
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52

In the previous week, Alphabet had 155 more articles in the media than International Business Machines. MarketBeat recorded 310 mentions for Alphabet and 155 mentions for International Business Machines. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat International Business Machines' score of 0.35 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
160 Very Positive mention(s)
22 Positive mention(s)
65 Neutral mention(s)
49 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
International Business Machines
61 Very Positive mention(s)
16 Positive mention(s)
32 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
16 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. International Business Machines pays an annual dividend of $6.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Alphabet pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Business Machines pays out 60.0% 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. Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and International Business Machines has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years. International Business Machines is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet$402.84B9.62$132.17B$19.9116.06
International Business Machines$67.54B2.98$10.59B$11.2719.00

Summary

Alphabet beats International Business Machines on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does International Business Machines compare to Intel?

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) 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 profitability, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and dividends.

In the previous week, Intel had 222 more articles in the media than International Business Machines. MarketBeat recorded 377 mentions for Intel and 155 mentions for International Business Machines. Intel's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat International Business Machines' score of 0.35 indicating that Intel is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intel
181 Very Positive mention(s)
66 Positive mention(s)
62 Neutral mention(s)
46 Negative mention(s)
13 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
International Business Machines
61 Very Positive mention(s)
16 Positive mention(s)
32 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
16 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Intel has a beta of 2.18, meaning that its stock price is 118% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, International Business Machines has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Intel$52.85B8.78-$267M-$0.62N/A
International Business Machines$67.54B2.98$10.59B$11.2719.00

International Business Machines has a net margin of 15.52% compared to Intel's net margin of -19.79%. International Business Machines' return on equity of 35.65% beat Intel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intel-19.79% 2.52% 1.49%
International Business Machines 15.52%35.65%7.54%

Intel currently has a consensus price target of $107.67, indicating a potential upside of 16.62%. International Business Machines has a consensus price target of $265.40, indicating a potential upside of 23.93%. Given International Business Machines' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe International Business Machines is more favorable than Intel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intel
3 Sell rating(s)
29 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
International Business Machines
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52

64.5% of Intel shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.0% of International Business Machines shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Intel shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of International Business Machines shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

International Business Machines beats Intel on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does International Business Machines compare to Meta Platforms?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) 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 institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Meta Platforms$200.97B7.49$60.46B$27.5121.64
International Business Machines$67.54B2.98$10.59B$11.2719.00

In the previous week, Meta Platforms had 19 more articles in the media than International Business Machines. MarketBeat recorded 174 mentions for Meta Platforms and 155 mentions for International Business Machines. Meta Platforms' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat International Business Machines' score of 0.35 indicating that Meta Platforms is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Meta Platforms
120 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
17 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
International Business Machines
61 Very Positive mention(s)
16 Positive mention(s)
32 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
16 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.0% of International Business Machines shares are held by institutional investors. 13.5% of Meta Platforms shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of International Business Machines 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.

Meta Platforms pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. International Business Machines pays an annual dividend of $6.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Meta Platforms pays out 7.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Business Machines pays out 60.0% 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. Meta Platforms has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and International Business Machines has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years. International Business Machines is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Meta Platforms presently has a consensus target price of $835.64, indicating a potential upside of 40.40%. International Business Machines has a consensus target price of $265.40, indicating a potential upside of 23.93%. Given Meta Platforms' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Meta Platforms is more favorable than International Business Machines.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Meta Platforms
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90
International Business Machines
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52

Meta Platforms has a net margin of 32.84% compared to International Business Machines' net margin of 15.52%. Meta Platforms' return on equity of 36.93% beat International Business Machines' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Meta Platforms32.84% 36.93% 23.09%
International Business Machines 15.52%35.65%7.54%

Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, International Business Machines has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Meta Platforms beats International Business Machines on 18 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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IBM vs. The Competition

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MetricInternational Business MachinesCOMP IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$201.31B$182.49B$37.12B$23.58B
Dividend Yield3.16%1.17%3.17%4.21%
P/E Ratio19.0037.14168.0530.98
Price / Sales2.9814.88596.1919.98
Price / Cash12.5060.0243.4032.09
Price / Book5.835.299.074.73
Net Income$10.59B$1.76B$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance0.76%0.68%-1.81%-0.45%
1 Month Performance-21.08%-7.50%-3.68%-0.41%
1 Year Performance-17.54%126.04%133.84%14.19%

International Business Machines Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IBM
International Business Machines
4.85 of 5 stars		$214.16
+3.6%		$265.40
+23.9%		-17.5%$201.31B$67.54B19.00286,800
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.7734 of 5 stars		$248.38
-0.6%		$312.91
+26.0%		+0.3%$2.67T$716.92B29.711,576,000
GOOG
Alphabet
4.6864 of 5 stars		$348.37
-0.9%		$383.44
+10.1%		+64.4%$4.22T$422.50B26.57190,200
GOOGL
Alphabet
4.7885 of 5 stars		$349.13
-0.8%		$414.54
+18.7%		+65.5%$4.23T$422.50B26.63190,820
INTC
Intel
4.4349 of 5 stars		$105.05
+8.2%		$102.77
-2.2%		+346.0%$528.00B$52.85BN/A85,100

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