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$86.53 -0.75 (-0.86%)
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SE vs. EQIX, EBAY, VRSN, AKAM, and CSGP

Should you buy SEA stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares SEA 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 SEA include Equinix (EQIX), eBay (EBAY), VeriSign (VRSN), Akamai Technologies (AKAM), and CoStar Group (CSGP). These companies are all part of the "internet software & services" industry.

How does SEA compare to Equinix?

Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) and SEA (NYSE:SE) are both large-cap internet software & services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Equinix has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its share price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SEA has a beta of 1.57, indicating that its share price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

Equinix presently has a consensus target price of $1,143.60, indicating a potential upside of 7.37%. SEA has a consensus target price of $158.41, indicating a potential upside of 83.07%. Given SEA's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe SEA is more favorable than Equinix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Equinix
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90
SEA
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

Equinix pays an annual dividend of $20.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. SEA pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Equinix pays out 142.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. SEA pays out 69.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Equinix has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. SEA is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

94.9% of Equinix shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.5% of SEA shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Equinix shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of SEA 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.

In the previous week, SEA had 10 more articles in the media than Equinix. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for SEA and 21 mentions for Equinix. Equinix's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat SEA's score of 0.14 indicating that Equinix is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Equinix
11 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
SEA
10 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Equinix$9.22B11.40$1.35B$14.4573.71
SEA$25.19B2.10$1.58B$2.5434.07

Equinix has a net margin of 15.07% compared to SEA's net margin of 6.41%. SEA's return on equity of 14.12% beat Equinix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Equinix15.07% 10.03% 3.60%
SEA 6.41%14.12%5.76%

Summary

Equinix beats SEA on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SEA compare to eBay?

SEA (NYSE:SE) and eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) are both large-cap internet software & services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, valuation, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

eBay has a net margin of 17.58% compared to SEA's net margin of 6.41%. eBay's return on equity of 46.11% beat SEA's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SEA6.41% 14.12% 5.76%
eBay 17.58%46.11%11.97%

SEA has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, eBay has a beta of 1.39, suggesting that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market.

SEA presently has a consensus price target of $158.41, indicating a potential upside of 83.07%. eBay has a consensus price target of $107.90, indicating a potential downside of 9.29%. Given SEA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe SEA is more favorable than eBay.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SEA
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
eBay
1 Sell rating(s)
19 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SEA$25.19B2.10$1.58B$2.5434.07
eBay$11.60B4.55$2.03B$4.4126.98

SEA pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. eBay pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. SEA pays out 69.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. eBay pays out 28.1% 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. eBay has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

In the previous week, eBay had 28 more articles in the media than SEA. MarketBeat recorded 59 mentions for eBay and 31 mentions for SEA. eBay's average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat SEA's score of 0.14 indicating that eBay is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SEA
10 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
eBay
25 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

59.5% of SEA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.5% of eBay shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of SEA shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of eBay 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

eBay beats SEA on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SEA compare to VeriSign?

SEA (NYSE:SE) and VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, dividends and analyst recommendations.

SEA pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. VeriSign pays an annual dividend of $3.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. SEA pays out 69.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. VeriSign pays out 35.8% 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.

SEA has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, VeriSign has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SEA$25.19B2.10$1.58B$2.5434.07
VeriSign$1.68B16.38$825.70M$9.0533.48

59.5% of SEA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of VeriSign shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of SEA shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of VeriSign shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, SEA had 25 more articles in the media than VeriSign. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for SEA and 6 mentions for VeriSign. VeriSign's average media sentiment score of 1.63 beat SEA's score of 0.14 indicating that VeriSign is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SEA
10 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
VeriSign
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

VeriSign has a net margin of 49.95% compared to SEA's net margin of 6.41%. SEA's return on equity of 14.12% beat VeriSign's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SEA6.41% 14.12% 5.76%
VeriSign 49.95%-39.98%61.88%

SEA presently has a consensus price target of $158.41, indicating a potential upside of 83.07%. VeriSign has a consensus price target of $317.67, indicating a potential upside of 4.84%. Given SEA's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe SEA is more favorable than VeriSign.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SEA
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
VeriSign
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Summary

SEA beats VeriSign on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SEA compare to Akamai Technologies?

SEA (NYSE:SE) and Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

SEA has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its share price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Akamai Technologies has a beta of 0.45, meaning that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Akamai Technologies has a net margin of 10.20% compared to SEA's net margin of 6.41%. SEA's return on equity of 14.12% beat Akamai Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SEA6.41% 14.12% 5.76%
Akamai Technologies 10.20%12.96%5.56%

SEA currently has a consensus target price of $158.41, indicating a potential upside of 83.07%. Akamai Technologies has a consensus target price of $145.29, indicating a potential upside of 1.21%. Given SEA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe SEA is more favorable than Akamai Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SEA
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Akamai Technologies
2 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SEA$25.19B2.10$1.58B$2.5434.07
Akamai Technologies$4.21B4.96$452.03M$2.9748.33

59.5% of SEA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.3% of Akamai Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of SEA shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Akamai Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Akamai Technologies had 3 more articles in the media than SEA. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Akamai Technologies and 31 mentions for SEA. Akamai Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat SEA's score of 0.14 indicating that Akamai Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SEA
10 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Akamai Technologies
10 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Akamai Technologies beats SEA on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SEA compare to CoStar Group?

CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) and SEA (NYSE:SE) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

CoStar Group has a beta of 0.75, meaning that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SEA has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CoStar Group$3.25B4.28$7M$0.06566.83
SEA$25.19B2.10$1.58B$2.5434.07

96.6% of CoStar Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.5% of SEA shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of CoStar Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of SEA 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.

In the previous week, SEA had 13 more articles in the media than CoStar Group. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for SEA and 18 mentions for CoStar Group. CoStar Group's average media sentiment score of 0.42 beat SEA's score of 0.14 indicating that CoStar Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CoStar Group
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
SEA
10 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

CoStar Group presently has a consensus price target of $55.94, indicating a potential upside of 64.48%. SEA has a consensus price target of $158.41, indicating a potential upside of 83.07%. Given SEA's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe SEA is more favorable than CoStar Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CoStar Group
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53
SEA
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

SEA has a net margin of 6.41% compared to CoStar Group's net margin of 0.74%. SEA's return on equity of 14.12% beat CoStar Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CoStar Group0.74% 2.90% 2.32%
SEA 6.41%14.12%5.76%

Summary

SEA beats CoStar Group on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SE vs. The Competition

MetricSEAINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$52.87B$16.40B$38.68B$22.89B
Dividend YieldN/A4.90%3.21%4.12%
P/E Ratio34.0763.0277.7030.07
Price / Sales2.1024.51619.12133.39
Price / Cash29.2567.6846.8324.68
Price / Book4.079.0910.164.68
Net Income$1.58B$379.18M$1.06B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-7.50%2.27%0.20%-0.04%
1 Month Performance-3.11%-0.82%3.88%-1.12%
1 Year Performance-46.73%-7.68%160.75%22.78%

SEA Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SE
SEA
4.8499 of 5 stars
$86.53
-0.9%
$158.41
+83.1%
-46.5%$53.33B$22.94B34.36102,700
EQIX
Equinix
3.979 of 5 stars
$1,086.22
+1.3%
$1,143.60
+5.3%
+19.5%$105.73B$9.22B75.1713,716
EBAY
eBay
3.5788 of 5 stars
$108.13
+0.4%
$106.61
-1.4%
+57.7%$47.81B$11.10B24.5212,300
VRSN
VeriSign
3.959 of 5 stars
$286.47
-0.6%
$317.67
+10.9%
+7.1%$26.23B$1.66B31.65920
AKAM
Akamai Technologies
3.0387 of 5 stars
$153.01
+3.6%
$136.24
-11.0%
+81.5%$21.42B$4.21B51.5211,000

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This page (NYSE:SE) was last updated on 5/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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