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$16.65 +0.13 (+0.77%)
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SSTK vs. SCHL, DJCO, VALU, MKTW, and NYT

Should you buy Shutterstock stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Shutterstock 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 Shutterstock include Scholastic (SCHL), Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) (DJCO), Value Line (VALU), MarketWise (MKTW), and New York Times (NYT). These companies are all part of the "publishing" industry.

How does Shutterstock compare to Scholastic?

Shutterstock (NYSE:SSTK) and Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) are both small-cap publishing companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

Shutterstock pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.6%. Scholastic pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Shutterstock pays out -248.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Scholastic pays out 32.3% 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. Shutterstock has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years. Shutterstock is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Scholastic has a net margin of 3.88% compared to Shutterstock's net margin of -2.19%. Shutterstock's return on equity of 14.12% beat Scholastic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Shutterstock-2.19% 14.12% 5.98%
Scholastic 3.88%2.47%1.17%

82.8% of Shutterstock shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.6% of Scholastic shares are held by institutional investors. 32.3% of Shutterstock shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.8% of Scholastic shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Shutterstock$989.92M0.62$45.50M-$0.58N/A
Scholastic$1.63B0.54-$1.90M$2.4816.31

Shutterstock has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Scholastic has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

Shutterstock currently has a consensus price target of $25.00, suggesting a potential upside of 50.17%. Scholastic has a consensus price target of $40.00, suggesting a potential downside of 1.09%. Given Shutterstock's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Shutterstock is more favorable than Scholastic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Shutterstock
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Scholastic
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, Shutterstock had 8 more articles in the media than Scholastic. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Shutterstock and 0 mentions for Scholastic. Scholastic's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Shutterstock's score of 0.55 indicating that Scholastic is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Shutterstock Positive
Scholastic Very Positive

Summary

Shutterstock beats Scholastic on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Shutterstock compare to Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.)?

Shutterstock (NYSE:SSTK) and Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) (NASDAQ:DJCO) are both small-cap publishing companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings and media sentiment.

82.8% of Shutterstock shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.2% of Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) shares are owned by institutional investors. 32.3% of Shutterstock shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) shares are owned by company 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.

Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) has a net margin of 14.83% compared to Shutterstock's net margin of -2.19%. Shutterstock's return on equity of 14.12% beat Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Shutterstock-2.19% 14.12% 5.98%
Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) 14.83%3.79%2.72%

Shutterstock has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Shutterstock presently has a consensus price target of $25.00, indicating a potential upside of 50.17%. Given Shutterstock's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Shutterstock is more favorable than Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Shutterstock
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Shutterstock. Shutterstock is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Shutterstock$989.92M0.62$45.50M-$0.58N/A
Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.)$87.70M7.50$112.14M$10.1546.94

In the previous week, Shutterstock had 5 more articles in the media than Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.). MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Shutterstock and 3 mentions for Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.). Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.)'s average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Shutterstock's score of 0.55 indicating that Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Shutterstock
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.)
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Shutterstock beats Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Shutterstock compare to Value Line?

Value Line (NASDAQ:VALU) and Shutterstock (NYSE:SSTK) are both small-cap publishing companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Value Line pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Shutterstock pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.6%. Value Line pays out 59.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Shutterstock pays out -248.3% 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. Value Line has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Shutterstock has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years. Shutterstock is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Value Line$35.08M8.76$20.69M$2.3413.99
Shutterstock$989.92M0.62$45.50M-$0.58N/A

6.3% of Value Line shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of Shutterstock shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Value Line shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 32.3% of Shutterstock 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.

Shutterstock has a consensus target price of $25.00, indicating a potential upside of 50.17%. Given Shutterstock's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Shutterstock is more favorable than Value Line.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Value Line
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Shutterstock
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Value Line has a beta of 1.12, indicating that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shutterstock has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Shutterstock had 5 more articles in the media than Value Line. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Shutterstock and 3 mentions for Value Line. Value Line's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Shutterstock's score of 0.55 indicating that Value Line is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Value Line
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Shutterstock
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Value Line has a net margin of 65.05% compared to Shutterstock's net margin of -2.19%. Value Line's return on equity of 21.16% beat Shutterstock's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Value Line65.05% 21.16% 14.88%
Shutterstock -2.19%14.12%5.98%

Summary

Value Line and Shutterstock tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Shutterstock compare to MarketWise?

MarketWise (NASDAQ:MKTW) and Shutterstock (NYSE:SSTK) are both small-cap publishing companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

MarketWise pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.0%. Shutterstock pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.6%. MarketWise pays out 60.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Shutterstock pays out -248.3% 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. MarketWise has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Shutterstock has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years. Shutterstock is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MarketWise$328.12M0.79$5.62M$1.6510.06
Shutterstock$989.92M0.62$45.50M-$0.58N/A

MarketWise currently has a consensus target price of $20.00, suggesting a potential upside of 20.48%. Shutterstock has a consensus target price of $25.00, suggesting a potential upside of 50.17%. Given Shutterstock's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Shutterstock is more favorable than MarketWise.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MarketWise
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Shutterstock
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Shutterstock had 1 more articles in the media than MarketWise. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Shutterstock and 7 mentions for MarketWise. MarketWise's average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Shutterstock's score of 0.55 indicating that MarketWise is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MarketWise
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Shutterstock
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

MarketWise has a beta of 0.25, indicating that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shutterstock has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

MarketWise has a net margin of 1.29% compared to Shutterstock's net margin of -2.19%. Shutterstock's return on equity of 14.12% beat MarketWise's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MarketWise1.29% -1.86% 1.99%
Shutterstock -2.19%14.12%5.98%

23.0% of MarketWise shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of Shutterstock shares are held by institutional investors. 30.0% of MarketWise shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 32.3% of Shutterstock shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Shutterstock beats MarketWise on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Shutterstock compare to New York Times?

New York Times (NYSE:NYT) and Shutterstock (NYSE:SSTK) are both publishing companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation and earnings.

In the previous week, New York Times had 64 more articles in the media than Shutterstock. MarketBeat recorded 72 mentions for New York Times and 8 mentions for Shutterstock. Shutterstock's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat New York Times' score of -0.04 indicating that Shutterstock is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
New York Times
13 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
19 Neutral mention(s)
13 Negative mention(s)
14 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Shutterstock
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

95.4% of New York Times shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of Shutterstock shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of New York Times shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 32.3% of Shutterstock 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.

New York Times pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Shutterstock pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.6%. New York Times pays out 39.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Shutterstock pays out -248.3% 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. New York Times has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and Shutterstock has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years. Shutterstock is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

New York Times has a net margin of 13.18% compared to Shutterstock's net margin of -2.19%. New York Times' return on equity of 22.02% beat Shutterstock's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
New York Times13.18% 22.02% 15.18%
Shutterstock -2.19%14.12%5.98%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
New York Times$2.82B4.39$343.98M$2.3332.91
Shutterstock$989.92M0.62$45.50M-$0.58N/A

New York Times currently has a consensus price target of $80.78, indicating a potential upside of 5.35%. Shutterstock has a consensus price target of $25.00, indicating a potential upside of 50.17%. Given Shutterstock's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Shutterstock is more favorable than New York Times.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
New York Times
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
Shutterstock
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

New York Times has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shutterstock has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

New York Times beats Shutterstock on 14 of the 20 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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SSTK vs. The Competition

MetricShutterstockINTERNET CONTENT IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$606.91M$2.67B$39.06B$22.75B
Dividend Yield8.72%7.73%3.21%4.13%
P/E Ratio-28.705.35167.2729.86
Price / Sales0.621.80628.4524.03
Price / Cash3.208.9147.8118.80
Price / Book1.022.999.634.59
Net Income$45.50M$130.71M$1.06B$1.07B
7 Day Performance3.40%0.40%-0.29%-0.98%
1 Month Performance-5.92%23.40%3.89%-1.30%
1 Year Performance-9.77%-11.55%159.77%22.13%

Shutterstock Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SSTK
Shutterstock
3.5228 of 5 stars
$16.65
+0.8%
$25.00
+50.2%
-10.7%$606.91M$989.92MN/A1,565
SCHL
Scholastic
3.8913 of 5 stars
$38.51
-1.2%
$40.00
+3.9%
+124.2%$835.03M$1.63B15.497,090
DJCO
Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.)
0.8114 of 5 stars
$473.76
-2.9%
N/A+14.5%$653.68M$89.53M7.00320
VALU
Value Line
2.689 of 5 stars
$34.22
+0.9%
N/A-18.4%$322.67M$35.08M14.69140
MKTW
MarketWise
4.8044 of 5 stars
$18.54
+2.7%
$20.00
+7.9%
+2.4%$297.75M$328.12M11.24800

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