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TXT vs. NDSN, DOV, GGG, ITT, and LDOS

Should you buy Textron stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Textron 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 Textron include Nordson (NDSN), Dover (DOV), Graco (GGG), ITT (ITT), and Leidos (LDOS). These companies are all part of the "industrials" sector.

How does Textron compare to Nordson?

Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) and Textron (NYSE:TXT) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nordson$2.79B6.16$484.47M$9.3832.89
Textron$15.30B1.00$921M$5.3016.86

In the previous week, Textron had 2 more articles in the media than Nordson. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Textron and 6 mentions for Nordson. Textron's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Nordson's score of 1.15 indicating that Textron is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nordson
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Textron
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Nordson has a net margin of 18.19% compared to Textron's net margin of 6.12%. Nordson's return on equity of 20.08% beat Textron's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nordson18.19% 20.08% 10.39%
Textron 6.12%14.30%6.26%

Nordson currently has a consensus target price of $311.29, suggesting a potential upside of 0.89%. Textron has a consensus target price of $102.44, suggesting a potential upside of 14.64%. Given Textron's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Textron is more favorable than Nordson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nordson
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Textron
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

72.1% of Nordson shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.0% of Textron shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Nordson shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Textron shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Nordson pays an annual dividend of $3.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Textron pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Nordson pays out 35.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Textron pays out 1.5% 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. Nordson has raised its dividend for 62 consecutive years. Nordson is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Nordson has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Textron has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Nordson beats Textron on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Textron compare to Dover?

Dover (NYSE:DOV) and Textron (NYSE:TXT) are both large-cap industrials 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dover$8.42B3.37$1.09B$8.3025.37
Textron$15.30B1.00$921M$5.3016.86

Dover has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Textron has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Dover had 12 more articles in the media than Textron. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Dover and 8 mentions for Textron. Textron's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Dover's score of 1.12 indicating that Textron is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dover
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Textron
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Textron pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Dover pays out 25.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Textron pays out 1.5% 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. Dover has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years. Dover is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Dover currently has a consensus target price of $238.29, suggesting a potential upside of 13.18%. Textron has a consensus target price of $102.44, suggesting a potential upside of 14.64%. Given Textron's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Textron is more favorable than Dover.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dover
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Textron
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Dover has a net margin of 13.48% compared to Textron's net margin of 6.12%. Dover's return on equity of 18.32% beat Textron's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dover13.48% 18.32% 10.26%
Textron 6.12%14.30%6.26%

84.5% of Dover shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.0% of Textron shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Dover shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Textron 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.

Summary

Dover beats Textron on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Textron compare to Graco?

Graco (NYSE:GGG) and Textron (NYSE:TXT) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

93.9% of Graco shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.0% of Textron shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Graco shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Textron shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Graco presently has a consensus price target of $95.00, suggesting a potential upside of 14.03%. Textron has a consensus price target of $102.44, suggesting a potential upside of 14.64%. Given Textron's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Textron is more favorable than Graco.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Graco
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Textron
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Graco pays an annual dividend of $1.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Textron pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Graco pays out 37.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Textron pays out 1.5% 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. Graco has raised its dividend for 29 consecutive years. Graco is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Graco has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Textron has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Textron had 1 more articles in the media than Graco. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Textron and 7 mentions for Graco. Graco's average media sentiment score of 1.43 beat Textron's score of 1.29 indicating that Graco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Graco
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Textron
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Graco$2.27B5.95$521.84M$3.1826.20
Textron$15.30B1.00$921M$5.3016.86

Graco has a net margin of 23.53% compared to Textron's net margin of 6.12%. Graco's return on equity of 19.54% beat Textron's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Graco23.53% 19.54% 15.86%
Textron 6.12%14.30%6.26%

Summary

Graco beats Textron on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Textron compare to ITT?

ITT (NYSE:ITT) and Textron (NYSE:TXT) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and risk.

ITT currently has a consensus target price of $240.25, suggesting a potential upside of 13.55%. Textron has a consensus target price of $102.44, suggesting a potential upside of 14.64%. Given Textron's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Textron is more favorable than ITT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ITT
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
Textron
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

ITT has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Textron has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ITT$3.94B4.80$488M$5.1041.49
Textron$15.30B1.00$921M$5.3016.86

91.6% of ITT shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.0% of Textron shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of ITT shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Textron shares are owned 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, ITT had 15 more articles in the media than Textron. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for ITT and 8 mentions for Textron. Textron's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat ITT's score of 1.02 indicating that Textron is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ITT
11 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Textron
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

ITT has a net margin of 8.90% compared to Textron's net margin of 6.12%. ITT's return on equity of 15.90% beat Textron's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ITT8.90% 15.90% 7.74%
Textron 6.12%14.30%6.26%

ITT pays an annual dividend of $1.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Textron pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. ITT pays out 30.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Textron pays out 1.5% 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. ITT has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. ITT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

ITT beats Textron on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Textron compare to Leidos?

Textron (NYSE:TXT) and Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Textron$15.30B1.00$921M$5.3016.86
Leidos$17.63B0.99$1.45B$10.7212.92

Textron currently has a consensus target price of $102.44, indicating a potential upside of 14.64%. Leidos has a consensus target price of $160.07, indicating a potential upside of 15.53%. Given Leidos' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Leidos is more favorable than Textron.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Textron
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Leidos
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47

In the previous week, Leidos had 16 more articles in the media than Textron. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Leidos and 8 mentions for Textron. Textron's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Leidos' score of 0.87 indicating that Textron is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Textron
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Leidos
12 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Textron pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Leidos pays an annual dividend of $1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Textron pays out 1.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Leidos pays out 16.0% 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. Leidos has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years. Leidos is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Textron has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Leidos has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

86.0% of Textron shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.1% of Leidos shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Textron shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Leidos shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Leidos has a net margin of 7.80% compared to Textron's net margin of 6.12%. Leidos' return on equity of 30.81% beat Textron's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Textron6.12% 14.30% 6.26%
Leidos 7.80%30.81%10.78%

Summary

Leidos beats Textron on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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TXT vs. The Competition

MetricTextronAerospace & Defense IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$15.36B$23.41B$10.84B$24.19B
Dividend Yield0.09%1.60%97.10%3.69%
P/E Ratio16.8545.4728.3629.09
Price / Sales1.00154.15347.9213.85
Price / Cash10.3829.8224.7019.37
Price / Book1.988.454.914.91
Net Income$921M$562.35M$607.14M$1.06B
7 Day Performance3.50%5.49%2.15%1.33%
1 Month Performance-1.72%6.10%1.66%2.33%
1 Year Performance16.01%24.47%14.55%20.14%

Textron Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TXT
Textron
3.8872 of 5 stars
$89.09
-0.4%
$102.44
+15.0%
+16.0%$15.32B$15.30B16.8134,000
NDSN
Nordson
3.8918 of 5 stars
$302.62
+1.6%
$311.29
+2.9%
+46.9%$16.59B$2.79B32.268,000
DOV
Dover
4.8883 of 5 stars
$205.74
+0.5%
$238.29
+15.8%
+21.6%$27.56B$8.09B24.7924,000
GGG
Graco
4.461 of 5 stars
$80.23
+1.1%
$95.00
+18.4%
+0.0%$12.86B$2.24B25.234,400
ITT
ITT
4.1874 of 5 stars
$198.34
+1.2%
$234.75
+18.4%
+28.8%$17.52B$3.94B34.9811,600

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