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IDT vs. ATNI, VZ, T, LUMN, and LBTYA

Should you buy IDT stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares IDT 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 IDT include ATN International (ATNI), Verizon Communications (VZ), AT&T (T), Lumen Technologies (LUMN), and Liberty Global (LBTYA).

How does IDT compare to ATN International?

ATN International (NASDAQ:ATNI) and IDT (NYSE:IDT) are both small-cap integrated telecommunication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, risk, profitability, valuation and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ATN International$727.97M0.54-$14.91M-$0.99N/A
IDT$1.23B1.12$76.09M$3.2717.01

65.5% of ATN International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.3% of IDT shares are held by institutional investors. 5.6% of ATN International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 25.4% of IDT shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ATN International
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
IDT
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

ATN International has a beta of 0.54, meaning that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IDT has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

ATN International pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. IDT pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. ATN International pays out -111.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. IDT pays out 8.6% 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. ATN International has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and IDT has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. ATN International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, ATN International had 30 more articles in the media than IDT. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for ATN International and 1 mentions for IDT. IDT's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat ATN International's score of 0.01 indicating that IDT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ATN International
12 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
IDT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

IDT has a net margin of 6.41% compared to ATN International's net margin of -1.20%. IDT's return on equity of 24.36% beat ATN International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ATN International-1.20% 0.55% 0.18%
IDT 6.41%24.36%12.72%

Summary

IDT beats ATN International on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IDT compare to Verizon Communications?

IDT (NYSE:IDT) and Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) are both integrated telecommunication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Verizon Communications has a consensus price target of $50.59, indicating a potential upside of 11.35%. Given Verizon Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Verizon Communications is more favorable than IDT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IDT
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Verizon Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, Verizon Communications had 73 more articles in the media than IDT. MarketBeat recorded 74 mentions for Verizon Communications and 1 mentions for IDT. Verizon Communications' average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat IDT's score of 0.64 indicating that Verizon Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IDT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Verizon Communications
59 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IDT$1.23B1.12$76.09M$3.2717.01
Verizon Communications$138.19B1.37$17.17B$4.1011.08

Verizon Communications has a net margin of 12.46% compared to IDT's net margin of 6.41%. IDT's return on equity of 24.36% beat Verizon Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IDT6.41% 24.36% 12.72%
Verizon Communications 12.46%19.25%5.09%

IDT has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Verizon Communications has a beta of 0.24, indicating that its stock price is 76% less volatile than the broader market.

59.3% of IDT shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.1% of Verizon Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 25.4% of IDT shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Verizon Communications shares are owned 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.

IDT pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Verizon Communications pays an annual dividend of $2.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. IDT pays out 8.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Verizon Communications pays out 69.0% 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. IDT has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Verizon Communications has increased its dividend for 20 consecutive years. Verizon Communications is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Verizon Communications beats IDT on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IDT compare to AT&T?

AT&T (NYSE:T) and IDT (NYSE:IDT) are both integrated telecommunication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

AT&T has a net margin of 16.94% compared to IDT's net margin of 6.41%. IDT's return on equity of 24.36% beat AT&T's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AT&T16.94% 12.49% 3.74%
IDT 6.41%24.36%12.72%

AT&T has a beta of 0.21, meaning that its share price is 79% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IDT has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AT&T$125.65B1.22$21.95B$2.987.39
IDT$1.23B1.12$76.09M$3.2717.01

AT&T presently has a consensus price target of $30.55, indicating a potential upside of 38.75%. Given AT&T's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe AT&T is more favorable than IDT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AT&T
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
IDT
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

57.1% of AT&T shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.3% of IDT shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of AT&T shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 25.4% of IDT shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, AT&T had 40 more articles in the media than IDT. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for AT&T and 1 mentions for IDT. AT&T's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat IDT's score of 0.64 indicating that AT&T is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AT&T
25 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
IDT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

AT&T pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.0%. IDT pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. AT&T pays out 37.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. IDT pays out 8.6% 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. IDT has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

AT&T beats IDT on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IDT compare to Lumen Technologies?

IDT (NYSE:IDT) and Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings and profitability.

IDT has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lumen Technologies has a beta of 1.7, suggesting that its share price is 70% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Lumen Technologies had 2 more articles in the media than IDT. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Lumen Technologies and 1 mentions for IDT. IDT's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Lumen Technologies' score of 0.51 indicating that IDT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IDT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lumen Technologies
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IDT$1.23B1.12$76.09M$3.2717.01
Lumen Technologies$12.40B0.68-$1.74B-$1.74N/A

IDT has a net margin of 6.41% compared to Lumen Technologies' net margin of -14.34%. IDT's return on equity of 24.36% beat Lumen Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IDT6.41% 24.36% 12.72%
Lumen Technologies -14.34%N/A -1.40%

Lumen Technologies has a consensus target price of $7.91, suggesting a potential downside of 3.13%. Given Lumen Technologies' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lumen Technologies is more favorable than IDT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IDT
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Lumen Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.91

59.3% of IDT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.2% of Lumen Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 25.4% of IDT shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Lumen Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

IDT beats Lumen Technologies on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IDT compare to Liberty Global?

IDT (NYSE:IDT) and Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYA) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, Liberty Global had 1 more articles in the media than IDT. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Liberty Global and 1 mentions for IDT. IDT's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Liberty Global's score of -2.00 indicating that IDT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IDT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Liberty Global
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Negative

Liberty Global has a consensus price target of $16.15, suggesting a potential upside of 44.20%. Given Liberty Global's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Liberty Global is more favorable than IDT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IDT
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Liberty Global
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14

IDT has a net margin of 6.41% compared to Liberty Global's net margin of -109.64%. IDT's return on equity of 24.36% beat Liberty Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IDT6.41% 24.36% 12.72%
Liberty Global -109.64%-47.65%-22.51%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IDT$1.23B1.12$76.09M$3.2717.01
Liberty Global$4.88B0.78-$7.14B-$16.00N/A

59.3% of IDT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.2% of Liberty Global shares are held by institutional investors. 25.4% of IDT shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.3% of Liberty Global shares are held by 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.

IDT has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Liberty Global has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

IDT beats Liberty Global on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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IDT vs. The Competition

MetricIDTDiversified Comm Services IndustryUtilities SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.38B$34.32B$18.62B$23.21B
Dividend Yield0.51%4.08%3.98%4.06%
P/E Ratio17.0110.6920.1131.61
Price / Sales1.122.5946.3722.84
Price / Cash13.739.7219.2624.44
Price / Book3.673.072.454.68
Net Income$76.09M$1.17B$785.96M$1.08B
7 Day Performance2.05%-1.90%-0.38%-0.82%
1 Month Performance4.83%-3.17%-0.39%3.12%
1 Year Performance-15.57%11.04%15.63%24.66%

IDT Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IDT
IDT
1.6862 of 5 stars
$55.62
+0.4%
N/A-15.6%$1.38B$1.23B17.011,925
ATNI
ATN International
2.3469 of 5 stars
$27.31
-1.2%
N/A+66.9%$419.98M$727.97MN/A2,100
VZ
Verizon Communications
4.7311 of 5 stars
$46.74
-0.7%
$50.59
+8.3%
+9.2%$195.52B$138.19B11.4289,900
T
AT&T
4.9641 of 5 stars
$23.13
-0.7%
$30.55
+32.1%
-20.4%$160.90B$125.65B7.77133,030
LUMN
Lumen Technologies
1.0809 of 5 stars
$8.41
-1.5%
$7.91
-5.9%
+105.3%$8.62B$12.40BN/A24,000

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