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XYZ vs. SHOP, APP, NET, DDOG, and SNOW

Should you buy Block stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Block 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 Block include Shopify (SHOP), AppLovin (APP), Cloudflare (NET), Datadog (DDOG), and Snowflake (SNOW). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does Block compare to Shopify?

Shopify (NASDAQ:SHOP) and Block (NYSE:XYZ) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, Shopify had 43 more articles in the media than Block. MarketBeat recorded 50 mentions for Shopify and 7 mentions for Block. Shopify's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Block's score of 0.08 indicating that Shopify is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Shopify
26 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Block
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Shopify presently has a consensus target price of $157.58, suggesting a potential upside of 27.55%. Block has a consensus target price of $87.91, suggesting a potential upside of 7.40%. Given Shopify's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Shopify is more favorable than Block.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Shopify
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
32 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.84
Block
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Shopify$11.56B13.87$1.23B$1.01122.33
Block$24.19B2.01$1.31B$1.2863.95

Shopify has a net margin of 10.77% compared to Block's net margin of 3.30%. Shopify's return on equity of 12.07% beat Block's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Shopify10.77% 12.07% 10.37%
Block 3.30%7.02%3.99%

Shopify has a beta of 2.58, meaning that its stock price is 158% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Block has a beta of 2.54, meaning that its stock price is 154% more volatile than the broader market.

69.3% of Shopify shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.4% of Block shares are held by institutional investors. 11.4% of Block 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.

Summary

Shopify beats Block on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Block compare to AppLovin?

Block (NYSE:XYZ) and AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) are both large-cap computer software companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Block currently has a consensus price target of $87.91, suggesting a potential upside of 7.40%. AppLovin has a consensus price target of $668.45, suggesting a potential upside of 47.65%. Given AppLovin's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe AppLovin is more favorable than Block.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Block
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90
AppLovin
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

70.4% of Block shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.9% of AppLovin shares are held by institutional investors. 11.4% of Block shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.7% of AppLovin shares are held 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.

In the previous week, AppLovin had 32 more articles in the media than Block. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for AppLovin and 7 mentions for Block. AppLovin's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Block's score of 0.08 indicating that AppLovin is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Block
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
AppLovin
22 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Block$24.19B2.01$1.31B$1.2863.95
AppLovin$5.48B27.75$3.33B$11.6438.89

Block has a beta of 2.54, meaning that its stock price is 154% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AppLovin has a beta of 2.49, meaning that its stock price is 149% more volatile than the broader market.

AppLovin has a net margin of 64.29% compared to Block's net margin of 3.30%. AppLovin's return on equity of 219.37% beat Block's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Block3.30% 7.02% 3.99%
AppLovin 64.29%219.37%57.43%

Summary

AppLovin beats Block on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Block compare to Cloudflare?

Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) and Block (NYSE:XYZ) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cloudflare$2.17B44.53-$102.27M-$0.25N/A
Block$24.19B2.01$1.31B$1.2863.95

In the previous week, Cloudflare had 22 more articles in the media than Block. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Cloudflare and 7 mentions for Block. Cloudflare's average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Block's score of 0.08 indicating that Cloudflare is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cloudflare
12 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Block
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Cloudflare has a beta of 1.67, indicating that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Block has a beta of 2.54, indicating that its stock price is 154% more volatile than the broader market.

Cloudflare presently has a consensus target price of $251.67, indicating a potential downside of 7.86%. Block has a consensus target price of $87.91, indicating a potential upside of 7.40%. Given Block's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Block is more favorable than Cloudflare.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cloudflare
4 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Block
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90

82.7% of Cloudflare shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.4% of Block shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.7% of Cloudflare shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.4% of Block shares are owned 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.

Block has a net margin of 3.30% compared to Cloudflare's net margin of -3.72%. Block's return on equity of 7.02% beat Cloudflare's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cloudflare-3.72% -5.65% -1.34%
Block 3.30%7.02%3.99%

Summary

Block beats Cloudflare on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Block compare to Datadog?

Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) and Block (NYSE:XYZ) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Datadog has a beta of 1.54, suggesting that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Block has a beta of 2.54, suggesting that its share price is 154% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Datadog had 23 more articles in the media than Block. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for Datadog and 7 mentions for Block. Datadog's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Block's score of 0.08 indicating that Datadog is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Datadog
17 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Block
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Datadog presently has a consensus target price of $246.55, indicating a potential downside of 6.77%. Block has a consensus target price of $87.91, indicating a potential upside of 7.40%. Given Block's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Block is more favorable than Datadog.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Datadog
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
40 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93
Block
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Datadog$3.67B25.64$107.74M$0.38695.95
Block$24.19B2.01$1.31B$1.2863.95

78.3% of Datadog shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.4% of Block shares are held by institutional investors. 6.5% of Datadog shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 11.4% of Block shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Datadog has a net margin of 3.69% compared to Block's net margin of 3.30%. Block's return on equity of 7.02% beat Datadog's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Datadog3.69% 4.83% 2.72%
Block 3.30%7.02%3.99%

Summary

Block beats Datadog on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Block compare to Snowflake?

Block (NYSE:XYZ) and Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) 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.

Block has a beta of 2.54, indicating that its stock price is 154% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Snowflake has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Snowflake had 11 more articles in the media than Block. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Snowflake and 7 mentions for Block. Snowflake's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Block's score of 0.08 indicating that Snowflake is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Block
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Snowflake
12 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Block currently has a consensus target price of $87.91, indicating a potential upside of 7.40%. Snowflake has a consensus target price of $293.53, indicating a potential upside of 7.67%. Given Snowflake's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Snowflake is more favorable than Block.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Block
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90
Snowflake
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Block$24.19B2.01$1.31B$1.2863.95
Snowflake$5.03B18.77-$1.33B-$3.52N/A

70.4% of Block shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.1% of Snowflake shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.4% of Block shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of Snowflake 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.

Block has a net margin of 3.30% compared to Snowflake's net margin of -23.79%. Block's return on equity of 7.02% beat Snowflake's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Block3.30% 7.02% 3.99%
Snowflake -23.79%-50.50%-12.40%

Summary

Block beats Snowflake on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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XYZ vs. The Competition

MetricBlockINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$47.61B$18.31B$38.92B$23.41B
Dividend YieldN/A3.41%3.21%4.02%
P/E Ratio63.9568.09169.4431.19
Price / Sales2.0136.13591.6079.72
Price / Cash68.8783.8547.0332.25
Price / Book2.226.759.504.78
Net Income$1.31B$385.08M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance6.96%1.76%0.03%1.00%
1 Month Performance10.27%4.86%-2.12%0.42%
1 Year Performance24.06%-9.67%140.87%18.61%

Block Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
XYZ
Block
4.4269 of 5 stars
$81.86
+2.3%
$87.91
+7.4%
+16.5%$47.61B$24.19B63.9510,205
SHOP
Shopify
4.4714 of 5 stars
$125.68
+0.8%
$157.58
+25.4%
+7.7%$163.09B$11.56B124.447,600
APP
AppLovin
4.9718 of 5 stars
$448.98
+1.4%
$668.45
+48.9%
+26.2%$150.83B$5.48B38.571,710
NET
Cloudflare
2.6549 of 5 stars
$281.71
+4.5%
$249.81
-11.3%
+54.2%$99.58B$2.17BN/A5,156
DDOG
Datadog
2.8243 of 5 stars
$270.73
+4.0%
$244.73
-9.6%
+95.1%$96.37B$3.43B712.478,100

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