Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Competitors

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$157.92 +0.68 (+0.43%)
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SPHR vs. WMG, DKNG, MSGS, LTH, and RSI

Should you buy Sphere Entertainment stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Sphere Entertainment 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 Sphere Entertainment include Warner Music Group (WMG), DraftKings (DKNG), Madison Square Garden (MSGS), Life Time Group (LTH), and Rush Street Interactive (RSI). These companies are all part of the "entertainment" industry.

How does Sphere Entertainment compare to Warner Music Group?

Warner Music Group (NASDAQ:WMG) and Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Sphere Entertainment has a net margin of 8.05% compared to Warner Music Group's net margin of 6.34%. Warner Music Group's return on equity of 62.01% beat Sphere Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Warner Music Group6.34% 62.01% 4.98%
Sphere Entertainment 8.05%-5.07%-2.70%

Warner Music Group has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sphere Entertainment has a beta of 1.64, indicating that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the broader market.

96.9% of Warner Music Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Sphere Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Warner Music Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.1% of Sphere Entertainment 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.

Warner Music Group presently has a consensus target price of $37.38, suggesting a potential upside of 35.71%. Sphere Entertainment has a consensus target price of $151.15, suggesting a potential downside of 4.28%. Given Warner Music Group's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Warner Music Group is more favorable than Sphere Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Warner Music Group
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Sphere Entertainment
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Warner Music Group$6.71B2.14$365M$0.8532.40
Sphere Entertainment$1.33B4.23$33.40M$1.7888.72

In the previous week, Sphere Entertainment had 4 more articles in the media than Warner Music Group. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Sphere Entertainment and 4 mentions for Warner Music Group. Sphere Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Warner Music Group's score of 0.55 indicating that Sphere Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Warner Music Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Sphere Entertainment
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Sphere Entertainment beats Warner Music Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sphere Entertainment compare to DraftKings?

Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) and DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings and profitability.

In the previous week, DraftKings had 10 more articles in the media than Sphere Entertainment. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for DraftKings and 8 mentions for Sphere Entertainment. Sphere Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat DraftKings' score of 0.79 indicating that Sphere Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sphere Entertainment
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
DraftKings
8 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

92.0% of Sphere Entertainment shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.7% of DraftKings shares are held by institutional investors. 22.1% of Sphere Entertainment shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 47.2% of DraftKings shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Sphere Entertainment has a net margin of 8.05% compared to DraftKings' net margin of 0.93%. DraftKings' return on equity of 13.51% beat Sphere Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sphere Entertainment8.05% -5.07% -2.70%
DraftKings 0.93%13.51%2.24%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sphere Entertainment$1.33B4.23$33.40M$1.7888.72
DraftKings$6.29B1.98$3.71M$0.06419.17

Sphere Entertainment currently has a consensus price target of $151.15, suggesting a potential downside of 4.28%. DraftKings has a consensus price target of $34.21, suggesting a potential upside of 36.01%. Given DraftKings' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe DraftKings is more favorable than Sphere Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sphere Entertainment
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
DraftKings
2 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

Sphere Entertainment has a beta of 1.64, meaning that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DraftKings has a beta of 1.66, meaning that its stock price is 66% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

DraftKings beats Sphere Entertainment on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sphere Entertainment compare to Madison Square Garden?

Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) and Madison Square Garden (NYSE:MSGS) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

92.0% of Sphere Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.9% of Madison Square Garden shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.1% of Sphere Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.1% of Madison Square Garden shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Sphere Entertainment has a beta of 1.64, meaning that its share price is 64% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Madison Square Garden has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Sphere Entertainment had 6 more articles in the media than Madison Square Garden. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Sphere Entertainment and 2 mentions for Madison Square Garden. Madison Square Garden's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Sphere Entertainment's score of 0.88 indicating that Madison Square Garden is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sphere Entertainment
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Madison Square Garden
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Sphere Entertainment presently has a consensus price target of $151.15, indicating a potential downside of 4.28%. Madison Square Garden has a consensus price target of $357.00, indicating a potential downside of 3.34%. Given Madison Square Garden's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Madison Square Garden is more favorable than Sphere Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sphere Entertainment
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Madison Square Garden
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Sphere Entertainment has higher revenue and earnings than Madison Square Garden. Madison Square Garden is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sphere Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sphere Entertainment$1.33B4.23$33.40M$1.7888.72
Madison Square Garden$1.04B8.56-$22.44M-$0.93N/A

Sphere Entertainment has a net margin of 8.05% compared to Madison Square Garden's net margin of -2.07%. Madison Square Garden's return on equity of 0.00% beat Sphere Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sphere Entertainment8.05% -5.07% -2.70%
Madison Square Garden -2.07%N/A -1.39%

Summary

Sphere Entertainment beats Madison Square Garden on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sphere Entertainment compare to Life Time Group?

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) and Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) 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 valuation, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment and dividends.

Life Time Group has a beta of 1.55, suggesting that its share price is 55% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sphere Entertainment has a beta of 1.64, suggesting that its share price is 64% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Life Time Group$3.00B2.81$373.67M$1.7122.09
Sphere Entertainment$1.33B4.23$33.40M$1.7888.72

In the previous week, Sphere Entertainment had 4 more articles in the media than Life Time Group. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Sphere Entertainment and 4 mentions for Life Time Group. Life Time Group's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Sphere Entertainment's score of 0.88 indicating that Life Time Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Life Time Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Sphere Entertainment
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Life Time Group currently has a consensus target price of $40.80, suggesting a potential upside of 8.02%. Sphere Entertainment has a consensus target price of $151.15, suggesting a potential downside of 4.28%. Given Life Time Group's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Life Time Group is more favorable than Sphere Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Life Time Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Sphere Entertainment
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

79.4% of Life Time Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Sphere Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.3% of Life Time Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.1% of Sphere Entertainment shares are owned 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.

Life Time Group has a net margin of 12.56% compared to Sphere Entertainment's net margin of 8.05%. Life Time Group's return on equity of 10.10% beat Sphere Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Life Time Group12.56% 10.10% 3.91%
Sphere Entertainment 8.05%-5.07%-2.70%

Summary

Sphere Entertainment beats Life Time Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sphere Entertainment compare to Rush Street Interactive?

Rush Street Interactive (NYSE:RSI) and Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment and profitability.

In the previous week, Sphere Entertainment had 5 more articles in the media than Rush Street Interactive. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Sphere Entertainment and 3 mentions for Rush Street Interactive. Sphere Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Rush Street Interactive's score of 0.25 indicating that Sphere Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Rush Street Interactive
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Sphere Entertainment
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Rush Street Interactive currently has a consensus target price of $29.25, suggesting a potential downside of 0.44%. Sphere Entertainment has a consensus target price of $151.15, suggesting a potential downside of 4.28%. Given Rush Street Interactive's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Rush Street Interactive is more favorable than Sphere Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rush Street Interactive
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Sphere Entertainment
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

Sphere Entertainment has a net margin of 8.05% compared to Rush Street Interactive's net margin of 2.98%. Rush Street Interactive's return on equity of 17.21% beat Sphere Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rush Street Interactive2.98% 17.21% 8.00%
Sphere Entertainment 8.05%-5.07%-2.70%

Rush Street Interactive has a beta of 1.58, indicating that its stock price is 58% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sphere Entertainment has a beta of 1.64, indicating that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the broader market.

24.8% of Rush Street Interactive shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Sphere Entertainment shares are held by institutional investors. 52.9% of Rush Street Interactive shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 22.1% of Sphere Entertainment shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Sphere Entertainment has higher revenue and earnings than Rush Street Interactive. Sphere Entertainment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rush Street Interactive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rush Street Interactive$1.13B6.03$33.31M$0.3194.77
Sphere Entertainment$1.33B4.23$33.40M$1.7888.72

Summary

Sphere Entertainment beats Rush Street Interactive on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SPHR vs. The Competition

MetricSphere EntertainmentMEDIA CONGLOM IndustryDiscretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$5.61B$15.14B$7.15B$23.13B
Dividend YieldN/A3.83%3.05%4.06%
P/E Ratio88.7232.6220.4231.08
Price / Sales4.233.883.9020.72
Price / Cash30.1415.8413.4318.65
Price / Book2.512.303.704.65
Net Income$33.40M$924.61M$247.03M$1.07B
7 Day Performance1.96%-0.23%-1.23%-1.05%
1 Month Performance22.27%0.50%0.08%0.18%
1 Year Performance286.49%25.64%4.06%24.24%

Sphere Entertainment Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SPHR
Sphere Entertainment
1.938 of 5 stars
$157.92
+0.4%
$151.15
-4.3%
+307.3%$5.61B$1.33B88.723,300
WMG
Warner Music Group
4.8552 of 5 stars
$28.49
+0.1%
$37.38
+31.2%
+3.8%$14.85B$6.71B33.525,500
DKNG
DraftKings
4.2746 of 5 stars
$28.79
-0.7%
$34.21
+18.8%
-36.7%$14.39B$6.05B479.835,500
MSGS
Madison Square Garden
1.3721 of 5 stars
$378.89
-1.5%
$356.80
-5.8%
+82.2%$9.26B$1.04BN/A1,007
LTH
Life Time Group
4.2808 of 5 stars
$34.14
-0.5%
$40.80
+19.5%
+32.0%$7.64B$3.00B19.9744,000

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