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

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

How does Spotify Technology compare to Apple?

Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, Apple had 299 more articles in the media than Spotify Technology. MarketBeat recorded 339 mentions for Apple and 40 mentions for Spotify Technology. Spotify Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Apple's score of 0.66 indicating that Spotify Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Spotify Technology
20 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Apple
177 Very Positive mention(s)
37 Positive mention(s)
48 Neutral mention(s)
56 Negative mention(s)
20 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Spotify Technology. Spotify Technology 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
Spotify Technology$19.44B5.09$2.50B$12.5538.26
Apple$416.16B11.20$112.01B$8.2738.37

84.1% of Spotify Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of Apple shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Spotify Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Apple shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Spotify Technology currently has a consensus target price of $638.58, indicating a potential upside of 33.00%. Apple has a consensus target price of $316.32, indicating a potential downside of 0.31%. Given Spotify Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Spotify Technology is more favorable than Apple.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Spotify Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Apple
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.66

Apple has a net margin of 27.15% compared to Spotify Technology's net margin of 15.56%. Apple's return on equity of 146.69% beat Spotify Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Spotify Technology15.56% 35.73% 19.53%
Apple 27.15%146.69%34.02%

Spotify Technology has a beta of 1.56, indicating that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Apple has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Apple beats Spotify Technology on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spotify Technology compare to Amazon.com?

Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, risk and valuation.

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 207 more articles in the media than Spotify Technology. MarketBeat recorded 247 mentions for Amazon.com and 40 mentions for Spotify Technology. Amazon.com's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Spotify Technology's score of 0.72 indicating that Amazon.com is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Spotify Technology
20 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Amazon.com
140 Very Positive mention(s)
37 Positive mention(s)
32 Neutral mention(s)
25 Negative mention(s)
12 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Spotify Technology currently has a consensus price target of $638.58, suggesting a potential upside of 33.00%. Amazon.com has a consensus price target of $312.79, suggesting a potential upside of 26.48%. Given Spotify Technology's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Spotify Technology is more favorable than Amazon.com.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Spotify Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
57 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95

84.1% of Spotify Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.2% of Amazon.com shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Spotify Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are held 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Spotify Technology$19.44B5.09$2.50B$12.5538.26
Amazon.com$716.92B3.71$77.67B$8.3629.58

Spotify Technology has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its share price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Amazon.com has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its share price is 46% more volatile than the broader market.

Spotify Technology has a net margin of 15.56% compared to Amazon.com's net margin of 12.22%. Spotify Technology's return on equity of 35.73% beat Amazon.com's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Spotify Technology15.56% 35.73% 19.53%
Amazon.com 12.22%19.92%9.86%

Summary

Spotify Technology beats Amazon.com on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spotify Technology compare to Alphabet?

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

84.1% of Spotify Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Spotify Technology shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% 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 higher revenue and earnings than Spotify Technology. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spotify Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Spotify Technology$19.44B5.09$2.50B$12.5538.26
Alphabet$402.84B10.55$132.17B$13.1126.75

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Spotify Technology's net margin of 15.56%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Spotify Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Spotify Technology15.56% 35.73% 19.53%
Alphabet 37.92%38.99%27.41%

Spotify Technology presently has a consensus target price of $638.58, suggesting a potential upside of 33.00%. Alphabet has a consensus target price of $378.53, suggesting a potential upside of 7.95%. Given Spotify Technology's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Spotify Technology is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Spotify Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03

Spotify Technology has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its share price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 114 more articles in the media than Spotify Technology. MarketBeat recorded 154 mentions for Alphabet and 40 mentions for Spotify Technology. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Spotify Technology's score of 0.72 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Spotify Technology
20 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
109 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
9 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Alphabet beats Spotify Technology on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spotify Technology compare to Alphabet?

Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) 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 media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

Spotify Technology has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 106 more articles in the media than Spotify Technology. MarketBeat recorded 146 mentions for Alphabet and 40 mentions for Spotify Technology. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Spotify Technology's score of 0.72 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Spotify Technology
20 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
109 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
19 Neutral mention(s)
9 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Spotify Technology$19.44B5.09$2.50B$12.5538.26
Alphabet$402.84B10.60$132.17B$13.1126.89

Spotify Technology presently has a consensus price target of $638.58, indicating a potential upside of 33.00%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $413.73, indicating a potential upside of 17.37%. Given Spotify Technology's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Spotify Technology is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Spotify Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
47 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94

84.1% of Spotify Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Spotify Technology shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.6% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Spotify Technology's net margin of 15.56%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Spotify Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Spotify Technology15.56% 35.73% 19.53%
Alphabet 37.92%38.99%27.41%

Summary

Alphabet beats Spotify Technology on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spotify Technology compare to Meta Platforms?

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

Meta Platforms has a net margin of 32.84% compared to Spotify Technology's net margin of 15.56%. Meta Platforms' return on equity of 36.93% beat Spotify Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Spotify Technology15.56% 35.73% 19.53%
Meta Platforms 32.84%36.93%23.09%

84.1% of Spotify Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Spotify Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.5% of Meta Platforms 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.

Spotify Technology has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its share price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Meta Platforms had 186 more articles in the media than Spotify Technology. MarketBeat recorded 226 mentions for Meta Platforms and 40 mentions for Spotify Technology. Spotify Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Meta Platforms' score of 0.65 indicating that Spotify Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Spotify Technology
20 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Meta Platforms
130 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
37 Neutral mention(s)
35 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Spotify Technology presently has a consensus price target of $638.58, suggesting a potential upside of 33.00%. Meta Platforms has a consensus price target of $835.90, suggesting a potential upside of 27.28%. Given Spotify Technology's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Spotify Technology is more favorable than Meta Platforms.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Spotify Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Meta Platforms
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Spotify Technology$19.44B5.09$2.50B$12.5538.26
Meta Platforms$200.97B8.27$60.46B$27.5123.87

Summary

Meta Platforms beats Spotify Technology on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SPOT vs. The Competition

MetricSpotify TechnologyINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$98.78B$17.93B$38.21B$23.40B
Dividend YieldN/A3.43%3.19%4.03%
P/E Ratio38.2368.46170.1831.08
Price / Sales5.0933.78597.65154.80
Price / Cash37.7477.0645.8218.64
Price / Book10.496.769.494.77
Net Income$2.50B$385.08M$1.07B$1.06B
7 Day Performance-0.63%0.32%-1.86%-0.56%
1 Month Performance-0.13%6.53%-1.40%-0.11%
1 Year Performance-32.26%-7.95%140.49%16.64%

Spotify Technology Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SPOT
Spotify Technology
4.8818 of 5 stars
$480.15
+0.1%
$638.58
+33.0%
-32.2%$98.78B$19.44B38.237,287
AAPL
Apple
4.3233 of 5 stars
$312.66
+1.3%
$314.85
+0.7%
+49.3%$4.53T$416.16B37.81166,000
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.8541 of 5 stars
$244.16
+0.6%
$312.79
+28.1%
+9.0%$2.61T$716.92B29.211,576,000
GOOG
Alphabet
4.0803 of 5 stars
$364.90
+2.4%
$376.19
+3.1%
+95.8%$4.32T$402.84B27.83190,200
GOOGL
Alphabet
4.6745 of 5 stars
$366.46
+1.8%
$413.54
+12.8%
+98.2%$4.36T$402.84B27.95190,820

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