Do analysts prefer AAPL or NKE?

Apple presently has a consensus price target of $347.11, suggesting a potential downside of 2.57%. NIKE has a consensus price target of $40.83, suggesting a potential upside of 7.62%. Given NIKE's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe NIKE is more favorable than Apple. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Apple 4 Sell rating(s) 12 Hold rating(s) 25 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.58 NIKE 12 Sell rating(s) 21 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.93

Which has better earnings & valuation, AAPL or NKE?

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than NIKE. NIKE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, 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 Apple $478.83B 10.81 $132.18B $8.97 39.72 NIKE $46.40B 1.21 $3.11B $2.08 18.24

Is AAPL or NKE more profitable?

Apple has a net margin of 27.60% compared to NIKE's net margin of 6.74%. Apple's return on equity of 125.35% beat NIKE's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Apple 27.60% 125.35% 33.76% NIKE 6.74% 15.94% 6.15%

Does the media refer more to AAPL or NKE?

In the previous week, Apple had 213 more articles in the media than NIKE. MarketBeat recorded 255 mentions for Apple and 42 mentions for NIKE. Apple's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat NIKE's score of 0.44 indicating that Apple is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Apple 143 Very Positive mention(s) 36 Positive mention(s) 33 Neutral mention(s) 25 Negative mention(s) 9 Very Negative mention(s) Positive NIKE 11 Very Positive mention(s) 15 Positive mention(s) 11 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, LULU or NKE?

NIKE has higher revenue and earnings than lululemon athletica. lululemon athletica is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NIKE, 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 lululemon athletica $11.10B 1.10 $1.58B $12.21 8.65 NIKE $46.40B 1.21 $3.11B $2.08 18.24

Does the media refer more to LULU or NKE?

In the previous week, lululemon athletica had 2 more articles in the media than NIKE. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for lululemon athletica and 42 mentions for NIKE. NIKE's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat lululemon athletica's score of 0.19 indicating that NIKE is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment lululemon athletica 5 Very Positive mention(s) 7 Positive mention(s) 23 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 3 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral NIKE 11 Very Positive mention(s) 15 Positive mention(s) 11 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better earnings & valuation, MU or NKE?

Micron Technology has higher revenue and earnings than NIKE. Micron Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NIKE, 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 Micron Technology $133.19B 6.61 $84.97B $74.21 10.49 NIKE $46.40B 1.21 $3.11B $2.08 18.24

Is MU or NKE more profitable?

Micron Technology has a net margin of 63.80% compared to NIKE's net margin of 6.74%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 92.62% beat NIKE's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Micron Technology 63.80% 92.62% 66.29% NIKE 6.74% 15.94% 6.15%

Does the media refer more to MU or NKE?

In the previous week, Micron Technology had 106 more articles in the media than NIKE. MarketBeat recorded 148 mentions for Micron Technology and 42 mentions for NIKE. Micron Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat NIKE's score of 0.44 indicating that Micron Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Micron Technology 63 Very Positive mention(s) 36 Positive mention(s) 22 Neutral mention(s) 15 Negative mention(s) 11 Very Negative mention(s) Positive NIKE 11 Very Positive mention(s) 15 Positive mention(s) 11 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts recommend NKE or TSLA?

NIKE presently has a consensus price target of $40.83, indicating a potential upside of 7.62%. Tesla has a consensus price target of $414.51, indicating a potential upside of 6.22%. Given NIKE's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe NIKE is more favorable than Tesla. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score NIKE 12 Sell rating(s) 21 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.93 Tesla 4 Sell rating(s) 17 Hold rating(s) 26 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Which has higher valuation & earnings, NKE or TSLA?

Tesla has higher revenue and earnings than NIKE. NIKE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesla, 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 NIKE $46.40B 1.21 $3.11B $2.08 18.24 Tesla $94.83B 16.27 $3.79B $0.91 428.81

Is NKE or TSLA more profitable?

NIKE has a net margin of 6.74% compared to Tesla's net margin of 3.11%. NIKE's return on equity of 15.94% beat Tesla's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets NIKE 6.74% 15.94% 6.15% Tesla 3.11% 3.03% 1.78%

Does the media prefer NKE or TSLA?

In the previous week, Tesla had 184 more articles in the media than NIKE. MarketBeat recorded 226 mentions for Tesla and 42 mentions for NIKE. NIKE's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Tesla's score of 0.37 indicating that NIKE is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment NIKE 11 Very Positive mention(s) 15 Positive mention(s) 11 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Tesla 88 Very Positive mention(s) 43 Positive mention(s) 50 Neutral mention(s) 31 Negative mention(s) 11 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts prefer NKE or WMT?

NIKE currently has a consensus target price of $40.83, indicating a potential upside of 7.62%. Walmart has a consensus target price of $132.23, indicating a potential upside of 3.23%. Given NIKE's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe NIKE is more favorable than Walmart. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score NIKE 12 Sell rating(s) 21 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.93 Walmart 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 39 Buy rating(s) 3 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.02

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, NKE or WMT?

Walmart has higher revenue and earnings than NIKE. NIKE 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 NIKE $46.40B 1.21 $3.11B $2.08 18.24 Walmart $713.16B 1.42 $21.89B $2.77 46.24

Is NKE or WMT more profitable?

NIKE has a net margin of 6.74% compared to Walmart's net margin of 3.00%. Walmart's return on equity of 21.83% beat NIKE's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets NIKE 6.74% 15.94% 6.15% Walmart 3.00% 21.83% 7.80%

Does the media prefer NKE or WMT?

In the previous week, Walmart had 9 more articles in the media than NIKE. MarketBeat recorded 51 mentions for Walmart and 42 mentions for NIKE. Walmart's average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat NIKE's score of 0.44 indicating that Walmart is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment NIKE 11 Very Positive mention(s) 15 Positive mention(s) 11 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Walmart 11 Very Positive mention(s) 17 Positive mention(s) 14 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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NKE vs. AAPL, LULU, MU, TSLA, and WMT

Should you buy NIKE stock or one of its competitors? NIKE's main competitors and comparable companies include Apple (AAPL), lululemon athletica (LULU), Micron Technology (MU), Tesla (TSLA), and Walmart (WMT). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does NIKE compare to Apple?

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and NIKE (NYSE:NKE) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Apple has a beta of 1.07, suggesting that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NIKE has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market.

67.7% of Apple shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.3% of NIKE shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of NIKE shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than NIKE. NIKE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, 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
Apple	$478.83B	10.81	$132.18B	$8.97	39.72
NIKE	$46.40B	1.21	$3.11B	$2.08	18.24

In the previous week, Apple had 213 more articles in the media than NIKE. MarketBeat recorded 255 mentions for Apple and 42 mentions for NIKE. Apple's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat NIKE's score of 0.44 indicating that Apple is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Apple	143 Very Positive mention(s)	36 Positive mention(s)	33 Neutral mention(s)	25 Negative mention(s)	9 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
NIKE	11 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	11 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. NIKE pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Apple pays out 12.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NIKE pays out 78.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Apple has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years and NIKE has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. NIKE is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Apple has a net margin of 27.60% compared to NIKE's net margin of 6.74%. Apple's return on equity of 125.35% beat NIKE's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Apple	27.60%	125.35%	33.76%
NIKE	6.74%	15.94%	6.15%

Apple presently has a consensus price target of $347.11, suggesting a potential downside of 2.57%. NIKE has a consensus price target of $40.83, suggesting a potential upside of 7.62%. Given NIKE's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe NIKE is more favorable than Apple.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Apple	4 Sell rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	25 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.58
NIKE	12 Sell rating(s)	21 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.93

Summary

Apple beats NIKE on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NIKE compare to lululemon athletica?

lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) and NIKE (NYSE:NKE) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings.

NIKE has higher revenue and earnings than lululemon athletica. lululemon athletica is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NIKE, 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
lululemon athletica	$11.10B	1.10	$1.58B	$12.21	8.65
NIKE	$46.40B	1.21	$3.11B	$2.08	18.24

lululemon athletica has a beta of 0.84, meaning that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NIKE has a beta of 1.01, meaning that its share price is 1% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, lululemon athletica had 2 more articles in the media than NIKE. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for lululemon athletica and 42 mentions for NIKE. NIKE's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat lululemon athletica's score of 0.19 indicating that NIKE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
lululemon athletica	5 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	23 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	3 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
NIKE	11 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	11 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

85.2% of lululemon athletica shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.3% of NIKE shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of lululemon athletica shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of NIKE shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

lululemon athletica currently has a consensus price target of $105.92, suggesting a potential upside of 0.25%. NIKE has a consensus price target of $40.83, suggesting a potential upside of 7.62%. Given NIKE's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe NIKE is more favorable than lululemon athletica.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
lululemon athletica	7 Sell rating(s)	23 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.84
NIKE	12 Sell rating(s)	21 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.93

lululemon athletica has a net margin of 12.78% compared to NIKE's net margin of 6.74%. lululemon athletica's return on equity of 27.69% beat NIKE's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
lululemon athletica	12.78%	27.69%	15.81%
NIKE	6.74%	15.94%	6.15%

Summary

NIKE beats lululemon athletica on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NIKE compare to Micron Technology?

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) and NIKE (NYSE:NKE) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, media sentiment, earnings and valuation.

Micron Technology has higher revenue and earnings than NIKE. Micron Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NIKE, 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
Micron Technology	$133.19B	6.61	$84.97B	$74.21	10.49
NIKE	$46.40B	1.21	$3.11B	$2.08	18.24

Micron Technology has a net margin of 63.80% compared to NIKE's net margin of 6.74%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 92.62% beat NIKE's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Micron Technology	63.80%	92.62%	66.29%
NIKE	6.74%	15.94%	6.15%

Micron Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. NIKE pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Micron Technology pays out 0.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NIKE pays out 78.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. NIKE has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years. NIKE is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

80.8% of Micron Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.3% of NIKE shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of NIKE shares are held 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.

Micron Technology presently has a consensus target price of $1,435.58, indicating a potential upside of 84.45%. NIKE has a consensus target price of $40.83, indicating a potential upside of 7.62%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than NIKE.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Micron Technology	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	40 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.93
NIKE	12 Sell rating(s)	21 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.93

In the previous week, Micron Technology had 106 more articles in the media than NIKE. MarketBeat recorded 148 mentions for Micron Technology and 42 mentions for NIKE. Micron Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat NIKE's score of 0.44 indicating that Micron Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Micron Technology	63 Very Positive mention(s)	36 Positive mention(s)	22 Neutral mention(s)	15 Negative mention(s)	11 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
NIKE	11 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	11 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Micron Technology has a beta of 2.36, meaning that its stock price is 136% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NIKE has a beta of 1.01, meaning that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Micron Technology beats NIKE on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NIKE compare to Tesla?

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk and institutional ownership.

NIKE has a beta of 1.01, meaning that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tesla has a beta of 1.74, meaning that its stock price is 74% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Tesla had 184 more articles in the media than NIKE. MarketBeat recorded 226 mentions for Tesla and 42 mentions for NIKE. NIKE's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Tesla's score of 0.37 indicating that NIKE is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NIKE	11 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	11 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Tesla	88 Very Positive mention(s)	43 Positive mention(s)	50 Neutral mention(s)	31 Negative mention(s)	11 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

64.3% of NIKE shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.2% of Tesla shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of NIKE shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 20.0% of Tesla shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

NIKE has a net margin of 6.74% compared to Tesla's net margin of 3.11%. NIKE's return on equity of 15.94% beat Tesla's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NIKE	6.74%	15.94%	6.15%
Tesla	3.11%	3.03%	1.78%

NIKE presently has a consensus price target of $40.83, indicating a potential upside of 7.62%. Tesla has a consensus price target of $414.51, indicating a potential upside of 6.22%. Given NIKE's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe NIKE is more favorable than Tesla.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NIKE	12 Sell rating(s)	21 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.93
Tesla	4 Sell rating(s)	17 Hold rating(s)	26 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Tesla has higher revenue and earnings than NIKE. NIKE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesla, 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
NIKE	$46.40B	1.21	$3.11B	$2.08	18.24
Tesla	$94.83B	16.27	$3.79B	$0.91	428.81

Summary

Tesla beats NIKE on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NIKE compare to Walmart?

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) and Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk and media sentiment.

NIKE pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Walmart pays an annual dividend of $0.99 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. NIKE pays out 78.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Walmart pays out 35.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NIKE has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years and Walmart has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Walmart had 9 more articles in the media than NIKE. MarketBeat recorded 51 mentions for Walmart and 42 mentions for NIKE. Walmart's average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat NIKE's score of 0.44 indicating that Walmart is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NIKE	11 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	11 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Walmart	11 Very Positive mention(s)	17 Positive mention(s)	14 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

64.3% of NIKE shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.8% of Walmart shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of NIKE shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Walmart shares are held by company 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.

Walmart has higher revenue and earnings than NIKE. NIKE 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
NIKE	$46.40B	1.21	$3.11B	$2.08	18.24
Walmart	$713.16B	1.42	$21.89B	$2.77	46.24

NIKE currently has a consensus target price of $40.83, indicating a potential upside of 7.62%. Walmart has a consensus target price of $132.23, indicating a potential upside of 3.23%. Given NIKE's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe NIKE is more favorable than Walmart.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NIKE	12 Sell rating(s)	21 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.93
Walmart	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	39 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.02

NIKE has a net margin of 6.74% compared to Walmart's net margin of 3.00%. Walmart's return on equity of 21.83% beat NIKE's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NIKE	6.74%	15.94%	6.15%
Walmart	3.00%	21.83%	7.80%

NIKE has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Walmart has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Walmart beats NIKE on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NKE vs. The Competition

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Metric	NIKE	Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Industry	Consumer Discretionary Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$56.09B	$10.35B	$12.99B	$23.48B
Dividend Yield	4.34%	2.62%	3.12%	3.78%
P/E Ratio	18.24	31.96	26.04	27.05
Price / Sales	1.21	1.37	1.74	3.38
Price / Cash	17.86	16.19	15.38	15.51
Price / Book	3.79	4.61	3.54	3.72
Net Income	$3.11B	$462.87M	$445.33M	$1.08B
7 Day Performance	-1.75%	0.92%	-0.64%	0.58%
1 Month Performance	7.49%	4.75%	0.14%	1.11%
1 Year Performance	-40.83%	18.23%	-1.85%	7.21%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NKE NIKE	4.2278 of 5 stars	$37.94 +0.5%	$40.83 +7.6%	N/A	$56.09B	$46.40B	18.24	73,000	Trending News Analyst Forecast
AAPL Apple	3.784 of 5 stars	$354.44 +1.7%	$347.11 -2.1%	N/A	$5.15T	$478.83B	39.50	167,000	Trending News Analyst Upgrade Insider Trade Analyst Revision
LULU lululemon athletica	1.7867 of 5 stars	$106.42 -3.6%	$105.92 -0.5%	N/A	$12.33B	$11.10B	8.71	39,000	Trending News Analyst Forecast
MU Micron Technology	4.9725 of 5 stars	$826.51 +14.0%	$1,407.88 +70.3%	N/A	$932.82B	$133.19B	11.11	61,000	Trending News Analyst Downgrade
TSLA Tesla	3.4547 of 5 stars	$393.14 +3.5%	$414.51 +5.4%	N/A	$1.55T	$94.83B	432.18	134,785	Trending News Analyst Forecast

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