International Business Machines (IBM) Competitors

Alphabet currently has a consensus price target of $415.55, suggesting a potential upside of 23.93%. International Business Machines has a consensus price target of $265.90, suggesting a potential upside of 13.21%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Alphabet is more favorable than International Business Machines.

Alphabet has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, International Business Machines has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

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

In the previous week, Alphabet had 109 more articles in the media than International Business Machines. MarketBeat recorded 259 mentions for Alphabet and 150 mentions for International Business Machines. International Business Machines' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Alphabet's score of 0.84 indicating that International Business Machines is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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.

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.

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 2.9%. 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 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.

Alphabet presently has a consensus price target of $420.19, indicating a potential upside of 24.15%. International Business Machines has a consensus price target of $265.90, indicating a potential upside of 13.21%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Alphabet is more favorable than International Business Machines.

40.0% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.0% of International Business Machines shares are held by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet 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, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Alphabet has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, International Business Machines has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less 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.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 31 more articles in the media than International Business Machines. MarketBeat recorded 181 mentions for Alphabet and 150 mentions for International Business Machines. International Business Machines' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Alphabet's score of 0.85 indicating that International Business Machines is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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 2.9%. 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.

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.

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.

International Business Machines pays an annual dividend of $6.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Intel pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. International Business Machines pays out 60.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Intel pays out -23.7% 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 increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years and Intel has increased 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.

In the previous week, Intel had 120 more articles in the media than International Business Machines. MarketBeat recorded 270 mentions for Intel and 150 mentions for International Business Machines. Intel's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat International Business Machines' score of 1.26 indicating that Intel is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

International Business Machines presently has a consensus target price of $265.90, indicating a potential upside of 13.21%. Intel has a consensus target price of $107.01, indicating a potential upside of 11.70%. Given International Business Machines' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe International Business Machines is more favorable than Intel.

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

International Business Machines has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intel has a beta of 2.22, suggesting that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

59.0% of International Business Machines shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of International Business Machines shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.5% of Meta Platforms shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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.

International Business Machines currently has a consensus price target of $265.90, indicating a potential upside of 13.21%. Meta Platforms has a consensus price target of $785.22, indicating a potential upside of 27.31%. Given Meta Platforms' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Meta Platforms is more favorable than International Business Machines.

Meta Platforms has a net margin of 29.83% compared to International Business Machines' net margin of 15.52%. International Business Machines' return on equity of 35.65% beat Meta Platforms' return on equity.

In the previous week, International Business Machines had 6 more articles in the media than Meta Platforms. MarketBeat recorded 150 mentions for International Business Machines and 144 mentions for Meta Platforms. International Business Machines' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Meta Platforms' score of 0.95 indicating that International Business Machines is being referred to more favorably in the media.

International Business Machines pays an annual dividend of $6.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Meta Platforms pays an annual dividend of $2.10 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. Meta Platforms pays out 7.9% 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. International Business Machines has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years and Meta Platforms has increased 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 0.71, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.