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SNAP vs. AAPL, AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, and META

Should you buy Snap stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Snap 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 Snap include Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Meta Platforms (META).

How does Snap compare to Apple?

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Snap (NYSE:SNAP) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and dividends.

67.7% of Apple shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Snap shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Apple has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Snap has a beta of 1.03, suggesting that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

Apple has a net margin of 27.15% compared to Snap's net margin of -6.72%. Apple's return on equity of 146.69% beat Snap's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Apple27.15% 146.69% 34.02%
Snap -6.72%-18.92%-5.44%

In the previous week, Apple had 267 more articles in the media than Snap. MarketBeat recorded 277 mentions for Apple and 10 mentions for Snap. Snap's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Apple's score of 0.88 indicating that Snap is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Apple
182 Very Positive mention(s)
32 Positive mention(s)
33 Neutral mention(s)
21 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Snap
4 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Apple currently has a consensus price target of $314.59, indicating a potential upside of 6.13%. Snap has a consensus price target of $7.91, indicating a potential upside of 38.04%. Given Snap's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Snap is more favorable than Apple.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Apple
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
Snap
2 Sell rating(s)
22 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Apple$416.16B10.46$112.01B$8.2735.84
Snap$5.93B1.63-$460.49M-$0.24N/A

Summary

Apple beats Snap on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Snap compare to Amazon.com?

Snap (NYSE:SNAP) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) are related companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Snap has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Amazon.com has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market.

Amazon.com has a net margin of 12.22% compared to Snap's net margin of -6.72%. Amazon.com's return on equity of 19.92% beat Snap's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Snap-6.72% -18.92% -5.44%
Amazon.com 12.22%19.92%9.86%

47.5% of Snap shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.2% of Amazon.com shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Snap presently has a consensus target price of $7.91, indicating a potential upside of 38.04%. Amazon.com has a consensus target price of $312.78, indicating a potential upside of 27.13%. Given Snap's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Snap is more favorable than Amazon.com.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Snap
2 Sell rating(s)
22 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
57 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Snap$5.93B1.63-$460.49M-$0.24N/A
Amazon.com$716.92B3.69$77.67B$8.3629.43

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 306 more articles in the media than Snap. MarketBeat recorded 316 mentions for Amazon.com and 10 mentions for Snap. Amazon.com's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Snap's score of 0.92 indicating that Amazon.com is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Snap
4 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Amazon.com
202 Very Positive mention(s)
47 Positive mention(s)
45 Neutral mention(s)
15 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Amazon.com beats Snap on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Snap compare to Alphabet?

Snap (NYSE:SNAP) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Snap currently has a consensus price target of $7.91, indicating a potential upside of 38.04%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $376.78, indicating a potential upside of 2.63%. Given Snap's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Snap is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Snap
2 Sell rating(s)
22 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Snap's net margin of -6.72%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Snap's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Snap-6.72% -18.92% -5.44%
Alphabet 37.92%38.99%27.41%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Snap$5.93B1.63-$460.49M-$0.24N/A
Alphabet$402.84B11.04$132.17B$13.1128.00

In the previous week, Alphabet had 185 more articles in the media than Snap. MarketBeat recorded 195 mentions for Alphabet and 10 mentions for Snap. Snap's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Alphabet's score of 0.88 indicating that Snap is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Snap
4 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
127 Very Positive mention(s)
19 Positive mention(s)
25 Neutral mention(s)
18 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Snap has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

47.5% of Snap shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Alphabet beats Snap on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Snap compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Snap (NYSE:SNAP) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and risk.

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Snap's net margin of -6.72%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Snap's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet37.92% 38.99% 27.41%
Snap -6.72%-18.92%-5.44%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet$402.84B11.11$132.17B$13.1128.17
Snap$5.93B1.63-$460.49M-$0.24N/A

In the previous week, Alphabet had 189 more articles in the media than Snap. MarketBeat recorded 199 mentions for Alphabet and 10 mentions for Snap. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Snap's score of 0.92 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
155 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
21 Neutral mention(s)
14 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Snap
4 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet currently has a consensus target price of $413.13, indicating a potential upside of 11.85%. Snap has a consensus target price of $7.91, indicating a potential upside of 38.04%. Given Snap's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Snap is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
47 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94
Snap
2 Sell rating(s)
22 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

40.0% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Snap shares are held by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are held 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.

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Snap has a beta of 1.03, indicating that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Alphabet beats Snap on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Snap compare to Meta Platforms?

Snap (NYSE:SNAP) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Snap$5.93B1.63-$460.49M-$0.24N/A
Meta Platforms$200.97B7.47$60.46B$27.5121.57

Meta Platforms has a net margin of 32.84% compared to Snap's net margin of -6.72%. Meta Platforms' return on equity of 36.93% beat Snap's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Snap-6.72% -18.92% -5.44%
Meta Platforms 32.84%36.93%23.09%

Snap has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

Snap currently has a consensus price target of $7.91, indicating a potential upside of 38.04%. Meta Platforms has a consensus price target of $840.60, indicating a potential upside of 41.64%. Given Meta Platforms' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Meta Platforms is more favorable than Snap.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Snap
2 Sell rating(s)
22 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Meta Platforms
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

47.5% of Snap shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are held by institutional investors. 13.5% of Meta Platforms shares are held by company 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.

In the previous week, Meta Platforms had 195 more articles in the media than Snap. MarketBeat recorded 205 mentions for Meta Platforms and 10 mentions for Snap. Meta Platforms' average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Snap's score of 0.92 indicating that Meta Platforms is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Snap
4 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Meta Platforms
137 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
23 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Meta Platforms beats Snap on 17 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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SNAP vs. The Competition

MetricSnapINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$8.88B$16.41B$39.04B$23.32B
Dividend YieldN/A3.03%3.16%4.05%
P/E Ratio-23.8661.6581.3531.59
Price / Sales1.6343.85631.2720.84
Price / CashN/A70.8049.0218.65
Price / Book4.316.299.944.70
Net Income-$460.49M$384.51M$1.07B$1.08B
7 Day Performance2.73%0.46%1.93%1.28%
1 Month Performance3.66%2.36%6.88%3.33%
1 Year Performance-30.74%-6.28%161.04%23.15%

Snap Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SNAP
Snap
3.8748 of 5 stars
$5.73
+8.9%
$7.91
+38.0%
-28.0%$8.88B$5.93BN/A5,261
AAPL
Apple
4.5738 of 5 stars
$302.34
-1.6%
$312.82
+3.5%
+50.9%$4.45T$416.16B36.60166,000
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.9467 of 5 stars
$244.78
-0.5%
$312.52
+27.7%
+16.0%$2.63T$742.78B29.291,576,000
GOOG
Alphabet
3.8013 of 5 stars
$360.46
-1.5%
$376.00
+4.3%
+108.7%$4.37T$422.50B27.50190,200
GOOGL
Alphabet
4.3172 of 5 stars
$363.23
-1.4%
$413.13
+13.7%
+111.5%$4.40T$422.50B27.71190,820

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This page (NYSE:SNAP) was last updated on 6/16/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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