Which has better valuation and earnings, AMZN or M?

Amazon.com has higher revenue and earnings than Macy's. Macy's is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Amazon.com, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Amazon.com $716.92B 3.82 $77.67B $12.43 20.44 Macy's $22.62B 0.26 $642M $2.73 8.35

Is AMZN or M more profitable?

Amazon.com has a net margin of 17.44% compared to Macy's' net margin of 3.29%. Amazon.com's return on equity of 18.00% beat Macy's' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Amazon.com 17.44% 18.00% 8.97% Macy's 3.29% 13.21% 3.83%

Does the media refer more to AMZN or M?

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 293 more articles in the media than Macy's. MarketBeat recorded 294 mentions for Amazon.com and 1 mentions for Macy's. Amazon.com's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Macy's' score of 0.00 indicating that Amazon.com is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Amazon.com 164 Very Positive mention(s) 60 Positive mention(s) 34 Neutral mention(s) 30 Negative mention(s) 4 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Macy's 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, M or COST?

Costco Wholesale has higher revenue and earnings than Macy's. Macy's is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Costco Wholesale, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Macy's $22.62B 0.26 $642M $2.73 8.35 Costco Wholesale $303.15B 1.39 $9.23B $20.76 45.66

Is M or COST more profitable?

Macy's has a net margin of 3.29% compared to Costco Wholesale's net margin of 3.04%. Costco Wholesale's return on equity of 27.60% beat Macy's' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Macy's 3.29% 13.21% 3.83% Costco Wholesale 3.04% 27.60% 10.63%

Does the media prefer M or COST?

In the previous week, Costco Wholesale had 73 more articles in the media than Macy's. MarketBeat recorded 74 mentions for Costco Wholesale and 1 mentions for Macy's. Costco Wholesale's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Macy's' score of 0.00 indicating that Costco Wholesale is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Macy's 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Costco Wholesale 34 Very Positive mention(s) 18 Positive mention(s) 15 Neutral mention(s) 5 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, M or NVDA?

NVIDIA has higher revenue and earnings than Macy's. Macy's is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NVIDIA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Macy's $22.62B 0.26 $642M $2.73 8.35 NVIDIA $215.94B 25.72 $120.07B $7.91 29.14

Is M or NVDA more profitable?

NVIDIA has a net margin of 63.66% compared to Macy's' net margin of 3.29%. NVIDIA's return on equity of 96.04% beat Macy's' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Macy's 3.29% 13.21% 3.83% NVIDIA 63.66% 96.04% 71.00%

Does the media refer more to M or NVDA?

In the previous week, NVIDIA had 397 more articles in the media than Macy's. MarketBeat recorded 398 mentions for NVIDIA and 1 mentions for Macy's. NVIDIA's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Macy's' score of 0.00 indicating that NVIDIA is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Macy's 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral NVIDIA 227 Very Positive mention(s) 56 Positive mention(s) 69 Neutral mention(s) 36 Negative mention(s) 9 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, WMT or M?

Walmart has higher revenue and earnings than Macy's. Macy's is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Walmart, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Walmart $713.16B 1.23 $21.89B $2.77 39.91 Macy's $22.62B 0.26 $642M $2.73 8.35

Is WMT or M more profitable?

Macy's has a net margin of 3.29% compared to Walmart's net margin of 3.00%. Walmart's return on equity of 21.83% beat Macy's' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Walmart 3.00% 21.83% 7.80% Macy's 3.29% 13.21% 3.83%

Does the media prefer WMT or M?

In the previous week, Walmart had 50 more articles in the media than Macy's. MarketBeat recorded 51 mentions for Walmart and 1 mentions for Macy's. Walmart's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Macy's' score of 0.00 indicating that Walmart is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Walmart 28 Very Positive mention(s) 8 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Macy's 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media favor M or AEO?

In the previous week, American Eagle Outfitters had 7 more articles in the media than Macy's. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for American Eagle Outfitters and 1 mentions for Macy's. American Eagle Outfitters' average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Macy's' score of 0.00 indicating that American Eagle Outfitters is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Macy's 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral American Eagle Outfitters 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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M vs. AMZN, COST, NVDA, WMT, and AEO

Should you buy Macy's stock or one of its competitors? Macy's's main competitors and comparable companies include Amazon.com (AMZN), Costco Wholesale (COST), NVIDIA (NVDA), Walmart (WMT), and American Eagle Outfitters (AEO). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Macy's compare to Amazon.com?

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Macy's (NYSE:M) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Amazon.com	$716.92B	3.82	$77.67B	$12.43	20.44
Macy's	$22.62B	0.26	$642M	$2.73	8.35

72.2% of Amazon.com shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.4% of Macy's shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Macy's shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Amazon.com has a net margin of 17.44% compared to Macy's' net margin of 3.29%. Amazon.com's return on equity of 18.00% beat Macy's' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Amazon.com	17.44%	18.00%	8.97%
Macy's	3.29%	13.21%	3.83%

Amazon.com currently has a consensus target price of $322.86, suggesting a potential upside of 27.08%. Macy's has a consensus target price of $22.78, suggesting a potential downside of 0.04%. Given Amazon.com's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Amazon.com is more favorable than Macy's.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Amazon.com	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	56 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.95
Macy's	2 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Amazon.com has a beta of 1.45, suggesting that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Macy's has a beta of 1.44, suggesting that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 293 more articles in the media than Macy's. MarketBeat recorded 294 mentions for Amazon.com and 1 mentions for Macy's. Amazon.com's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Macy's' score of 0.00 indicating that Amazon.com is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Amazon.com	164 Very Positive mention(s)	60 Positive mention(s)	34 Neutral mention(s)	30 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Macy's	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Amazon.com beats Macy's on 15 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Macy's compare to Costco Wholesale?

Macy's (NYSE:M) and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) are related companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Macy's has a net margin of 3.29% compared to Costco Wholesale's net margin of 3.04%. Costco Wholesale's return on equity of 27.60% beat Macy's' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Macy's	3.29%	13.21%	3.83%
Costco Wholesale	3.04%	27.60%	10.63%

In the previous week, Costco Wholesale had 73 more articles in the media than Macy's. MarketBeat recorded 74 mentions for Costco Wholesale and 1 mentions for Macy's. Costco Wholesale's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Macy's' score of 0.00 indicating that Costco Wholesale is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Macy's	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Costco Wholesale	34 Very Positive mention(s)	18 Positive mention(s)	15 Neutral mention(s)	5 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Costco Wholesale has higher revenue and earnings than Macy's. Macy's is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Costco Wholesale, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Macy's	$22.62B	0.26	$642M	$2.73	8.35
Costco Wholesale	$303.15B	1.39	$9.23B	$20.76	45.66

Macy's presently has a consensus price target of $22.78, suggesting a potential downside of 0.04%. Costco Wholesale has a consensus price target of $1,046.27, suggesting a potential upside of 10.37%. Given Costco Wholesale's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Costco Wholesale is more favorable than Macy's.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Macy's	2 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Costco Wholesale	1 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	22 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64

Macy's has a beta of 1.44, suggesting that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Costco Wholesale has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Macy's pays an annual dividend of $0.77 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Costco Wholesale pays an annual dividend of $5.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Macy's pays out 28.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Costco Wholesale pays out 28.3% 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. Macy's has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Costco Wholesale has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Macy's is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

87.4% of Macy's shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.5% of Costco Wholesale shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Macy's shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Costco Wholesale shares are owned 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.

Summary

Costco Wholesale beats Macy's on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Macy's compare to NVIDIA?

Macy's (NYSE:M) and NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) are related companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

87.4% of Macy's shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.3% of NVIDIA shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Macy's shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of NVIDIA shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

NVIDIA has a net margin of 63.66% compared to Macy's' net margin of 3.29%. NVIDIA's return on equity of 96.04% beat Macy's' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Macy's	3.29%	13.21%	3.83%
NVIDIA	63.66%	96.04%	71.00%

In the previous week, NVIDIA had 397 more articles in the media than Macy's. MarketBeat recorded 398 mentions for NVIDIA and 1 mentions for Macy's. NVIDIA's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Macy's' score of 0.00 indicating that NVIDIA is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Macy's	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
NVIDIA	227 Very Positive mention(s)	56 Positive mention(s)	69 Neutral mention(s)	36 Negative mention(s)	9 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Macy's	$22.62B	0.26	$642M	$2.73	8.35
NVIDIA	$215.94B	25.72	$120.07B	$7.91	29.14

Macy's pays an annual dividend of $0.77 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. NVIDIA pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Macy's pays out 28.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NVIDIA pays out 12.6% 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. Macy's has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years and NVIDIA has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Macy's is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Macy's has a beta of 1.44, meaning that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NVIDIA has a beta of 2.22, meaning that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

Macy's currently has a consensus target price of $22.78, suggesting a potential downside of 0.04%. NVIDIA has a consensus target price of $321.89, suggesting a potential upside of 39.66%. Given NVIDIA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NVIDIA is more favorable than Macy's.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Macy's	2 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
NVIDIA	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	49 Buy rating(s)	5 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.07

Summary

NVIDIA beats Macy's on 17 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Macy's compare to Walmart?

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) and Macy's (NYSE:M) are related companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

26.8% of Walmart shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.4% of Macy's shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Walmart shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Macy's shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Walmart has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Macy's has a beta of 1.44, suggesting that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

Walmart presently has a consensus price target of $131.74, suggesting a potential upside of 19.15%. Macy's has a consensus price target of $22.78, suggesting a potential downside of 0.04%. Given Walmart's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Walmart is more favorable than Macy's.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Walmart	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	32 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.97
Macy's	2 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Macy's has a net margin of 3.29% compared to Walmart's net margin of 3.00%. Walmart's return on equity of 21.83% beat Macy's' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Walmart	3.00%	21.83%	7.80%
Macy's	3.29%	13.21%	3.83%

In the previous week, Walmart had 50 more articles in the media than Macy's. MarketBeat recorded 51 mentions for Walmart and 1 mentions for Macy's. Walmart's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Macy's' score of 0.00 indicating that Walmart is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Walmart	28 Very Positive mention(s)	8 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Macy's	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Walmart pays an annual dividend of $0.99 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Macy's pays an annual dividend of $0.77 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Walmart pays out 35.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Macy's pays out 28.2% 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. Walmart has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years and Macy's has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Macy's is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Walmart	$713.16B	1.23	$21.89B	$2.77	39.91
Macy's	$22.62B	0.26	$642M	$2.73	8.35

Summary

Walmart beats Macy's on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Macy's compare to American Eagle Outfitters?

Macy's (NYSE:M) and American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

Macy's presently has a consensus price target of $22.78, suggesting a potential downside of 0.04%. American Eagle Outfitters has a consensus price target of $19.55, suggesting a potential upside of 8.64%. Given American Eagle Outfitters' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe American Eagle Outfitters is more favorable than Macy's.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Macy's	2 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
American Eagle Outfitters	1 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.21

Macy's has higher revenue and earnings than American Eagle Outfitters. Macy's is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Eagle Outfitters, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Macy's	$22.62B	0.26	$642M	$2.73	8.35
American Eagle Outfitters	$5.50B	0.55	$191.98M	$1.96	9.18

In the previous week, American Eagle Outfitters had 7 more articles in the media than Macy's. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for American Eagle Outfitters and 1 mentions for Macy's. American Eagle Outfitters' average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Macy's' score of 0.00 indicating that American Eagle Outfitters is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Macy's	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
American Eagle Outfitters	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

American Eagle Outfitters has a net margin of 5.91% compared to Macy's' net margin of 3.29%. American Eagle Outfitters' return on equity of 23.63% beat Macy's' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Macy's	3.29%	13.21%	3.83%
American Eagle Outfitters	5.91%	23.63%	9.59%

Macy's pays an annual dividend of $0.77 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. American Eagle Outfitters pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Macy's pays out 28.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Eagle Outfitters pays out 25.5% 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. Macy's has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years and American Eagle Outfitters has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Macy's is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Macy's has a beta of 1.44, meaning that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Eagle Outfitters has a beta of 1.28, meaning that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

87.4% of Macy's shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.3% of American Eagle Outfitters shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Macy's shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.0% of American Eagle Outfitters shares are held 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.

Summary

American Eagle Outfitters beats Macy's on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Macy's	Broadline Retail Industry	Consumer Discretionary Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$5.95B	$59.34B	$12.44B	$22.80B
Dividend Yield	3.36%	2.42%	70.37%	3.73%
P/E Ratio	8.35	16.03	44.88	28.14
Price / Sales	0.26	5.11	85.48	20.66
Price / Cash	3.92	23.53	31.54	36.44
Price / Book	1.25	6.60	3.96	4.70
Net Income	$642M	$1.99B	$444.34M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	0.05%	0.78%	-0.33%	0.16%
1 Month Performance	5.93%	-1.58%	-3.31%	-4.01%
1 Year Performance	31.86%	-6.85%	-6.08%	6.27%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
M Macy's	1.7976 of 5 stars	$22.79 0.0%	$22.78 0.0%	+28.6%	$5.95B	$22.62B	8.35	90,134
AMZN Amazon.com	4.9771 of 5 stars	$251.52 +1.3%	$321.63 +27.9%	+12.8%	$2.71T	$775.68B	20.23	1,576,000	Trending News Analyst Forecast
COST Costco Wholesale	4.3914 of 5 stars	$920.65 +0.6%	$1,046.27 +13.6%	+3.6%	$408.29B	$303.15B	44.35	341,000	Trending News
NVDA NVIDIA	4.9602 of 5 stars	$233.95 +1.3%	$320.71 +37.1%	+21.9%	$5.64T	$302.97B	29.58	42,000	Trending News
WMT Walmart	4.6822 of 5 stars	$104.26 flat	$131.74 +26.4%	+7.4%	$827.17B	$735.84B	37.64	2,100,000	Trending News Options Volume

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