Meredith Competitors

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) and Meredith (NYSE:MDP) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Risk and Volatility

Helen of Troy has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Meredith has a beta of 2.26, indicating that its stock price is 126% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Helen of Troy and Meredith's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

98.1% of Helen of Troy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.2% of Meredith shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Helen of Troy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 11.4% of Meredith 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.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Helen of Troy and Meredith's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Helen of Troy and Meredith, as provided by MarketBeat.

Helen of Troy presently has a consensus target price of $236.75, suggesting a potential upside of 11.33%. Meredith has a consensus target price of $33.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.02%. Given Helen of Troy's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Helen of Troy is more favorable than Meredith.

Summary

Helen of Troy beats Meredith on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) and Meredith (NYSE:MDP) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Flowers Foods and Meredith's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

Flowers Foods has a beta of 0.34, indicating that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Meredith has a beta of 2.26, indicating that its stock price is 126% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

64.5% of Flowers Foods shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.2% of Meredith shares are held by institutional investors. 8.2% of Flowers Foods shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 11.4% of Meredith 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Flowers Foods and Meredith, as provided by MarketBeat.

Flowers Foods presently has a consensus target price of $24.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.50%. Meredith has a consensus target price of $33.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.02%. Given Meredith's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Meredith is more favorable than Flowers Foods.

Profitability

This table compares Flowers Foods and Meredith's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Meredith beats Flowers Foods on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Meredith (NYSE:MDP) and Lancaster Colony (NASDAQ:LANC) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Meredith and Lancaster Colony's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

Meredith has a beta of 2.26, indicating that its share price is 126% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lancaster Colony has a beta of 0.25, indicating that its share price is 75% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

88.2% of Meredith shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.6% of Lancaster Colony shares are held by institutional investors. 11.4% of Meredith shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 31.7% of Lancaster Colony shares are held by 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Meredith and Lancaster Colony, as provided by MarketBeat.

Meredith presently has a consensus target price of $33.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.02%. Given Meredith's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Meredith is more favorable than Lancaster Colony.

Profitability

This table compares Meredith and Lancaster Colony's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Lancaster Colony beats Meredith on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Meredith (NYSE:MDP) and Nomad Foods (NYSE:NOMD) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Meredith and Nomad Foods' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

Meredith has a beta of 2.26, indicating that its share price is 126% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nomad Foods has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

88.2% of Meredith shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of Nomad Foods shares are held by institutional investors. 11.4% of Meredith shares are held by 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Meredith and Nomad Foods, as provided by MarketBeat.

Meredith presently has a consensus target price of $33.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.02%. Nomad Foods has a consensus target price of $28.80, suggesting a potential upside of 0.95%. Given Meredith's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Meredith is more favorable than Nomad Foods.

Profitability

This table compares Meredith and Nomad Foods' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Meredith beats Nomad Foods on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Meredith (NYSE:MDP) and Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Meredith and Leslie's' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

88.2% of Meredith shares are held by institutional investors. 11.4% of Meredith shares are held by 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Meredith and Leslie's, as provided by MarketBeat.

Meredith presently has a consensus target price of $33.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.02%. Leslie's has a consensus target price of $26.5455, suggesting a potential upside of 6.39%. Given Meredith's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Meredith is more favorable than Leslie's.

Profitability

This table compares Meredith and Leslie's' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Meredith beats Leslie's on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Meredith (NYSE:MDP) and National Beverage (NASDAQ:FIZZ) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Meredith and National Beverage's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

Meredith has a beta of 2.26, indicating that its share price is 126% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, National Beverage has a beta of 1.39, indicating that its share price is 39% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

88.2% of Meredith shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.7% of National Beverage shares are held by institutional investors. 11.4% of Meredith shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 75.2% of National Beverage shares are held by 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Meredith and National Beverage, as provided by MarketBeat.

Meredith presently has a consensus target price of $33.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.02%. National Beverage has a consensus target price of $35.8333, suggesting a potential downside of 25.21%. Given Meredith's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Meredith is more favorable than National Beverage.

Profitability

This table compares Meredith and National Beverage's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.