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

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 AppLovin (APP), CrowdStrike (CRWD), Shopify (SHOP), Snowflake (SNOW), and Datadog (DDOG). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does Block compare to AppLovin?

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

In the previous week, AppLovin had 40 more articles in the media than Block. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for AppLovin and 5 mentions for Block. AppLovin's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Block's score of -0.37 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)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
AppLovin
40 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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%

Block has a beta of 2.56, meaning that its stock price is 156% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AppLovin has a beta of 2.45, meaning that its stock price is 145% more volatile than the broader market.

Block presently has a consensus target price of $85.42, indicating a potential upside of 18.01%. AppLovin has a consensus target price of $669.62, indicating a potential upside of 43.38%. Given AppLovin's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe AppLovin is more favorable than Block.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Block
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
AppLovin
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

70.4% of Block shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.9% of AppLovin shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.4% of Block shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.7% of AppLovin shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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$24.19B1.78$1.31B$1.2856.55
AppLovin$5.48B28.63$3.33B$11.6440.12

Summary

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

How does Block compare to CrowdStrike?

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) and Block (NYSE:XYZ) 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 institutional ownership, earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Block has a net margin of 3.30% compared to CrowdStrike's net margin of -0.89%. Block's return on equity of 7.02% beat CrowdStrike's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CrowdStrike-0.89% 2.29% 0.94%
Block 3.30%7.02%3.99%

Block has higher revenue and earnings than CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike 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
CrowdStrike$4.81B36.02-$162.50M-$0.19N/A
Block$24.19B1.78$1.31B$1.2856.55

CrowdStrike has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Block has a beta of 2.56, suggesting that its stock price is 156% more volatile than the broader market.

71.2% of CrowdStrike shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.4% of Block shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of CrowdStrike shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 11.4% of Block shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

CrowdStrike currently has a consensus target price of $692.71, indicating a potential upside of 1.73%. Block has a consensus target price of $85.42, indicating a potential upside of 18.01%. Given Block's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Block is more favorable than CrowdStrike.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CrowdStrike
2 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Block
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92

In the previous week, CrowdStrike had 27 more articles in the media than Block. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for CrowdStrike and 5 mentions for Block. CrowdStrike's average media sentiment score of 0.10 beat Block's score of -0.37 indicating that CrowdStrike is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CrowdStrike
6 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Block
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

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

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 stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

Shopify presently has a consensus target price of $157.17, indicating a potential upside of 45.96%. Block has a consensus target price of $85.42, indicating a potential upside of 18.01%. Given Shopify's higher probable upside, equities 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)
31 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
Block
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92

Shopify has a beta of 2.6, suggesting that its share price is 160% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Block has a beta of 2.56, suggesting that its share price is 156% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Shopify had 38 more articles in the media than Block. MarketBeat recorded 43 mentions for Shopify and 5 mentions for Block. Shopify's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Block's score of -0.37 indicating that Shopify is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Shopify
33 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Block
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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$11.56B12.09$1.23B$1.01106.61
Block$24.19B1.78$1.31B$1.2856.55

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%

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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

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

How does Block compare to Snowflake?

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

In the previous week, Snowflake had 78 more articles in the media than Block. MarketBeat recorded 83 mentions for Snowflake and 5 mentions for Block. Snowflake's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Block's score of -0.37 indicating that Snowflake is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Snowflake
52 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
18 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Block
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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
Snowflake$4.68B17.06-$1.33B-$3.52N/A
Block$24.19B1.78$1.31B$1.2856.55

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
Snowflake-23.79% -50.50% -12.40%
Block 3.30%7.02%3.99%

Snowflake has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Block has a beta of 2.56, meaning that its stock price is 156% more volatile than the broader market.

Snowflake presently has a consensus price target of $293.53, indicating a potential upside of 27.33%. Block has a consensus price target of $85.42, indicating a potential upside of 18.01%. Given Snowflake's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Snowflake is more favorable than Block.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Snowflake
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Block
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92

65.1% of Snowflake shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.4% of Block shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.8% of Snowflake shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.4% of Block shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Block beats Snowflake on 12 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 contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

78.3% of Datadog shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.4% of Block shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.5% of Datadog shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.4% of Block shares are owned by company 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.

Datadog has a beta of 1.56, meaning that its share price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Block has a beta of 2.56, meaning that its share price is 156% more volatile than the broader market.

Datadog currently has a consensus target price of $241.30, indicating a potential upside of 9.40%. Block has a consensus target price of $85.42, indicating a potential upside of 18.01%. Given Block's higher possible 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)
2 Hold rating(s)
41 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93
Block
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92

In the previous week, Datadog had 33 more articles in the media than Block. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for Datadog and 5 mentions for Block. Datadog's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Block's score of -0.37 indicating that Datadog is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Datadog
23 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Block
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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$3.43B22.91$107.74M$0.38580.45
Block$24.19B1.78$1.31B$1.2856.55

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.

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XYZ vs. The Competition

MetricBlockINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$43.49B$16.17B$39.41B$23.27B
Dividend YieldN/A3.13%3.27%4.07%
P/E Ratio56.5664.35163.2328.29
Price / Sales1.7843.10625.4221.84
Price / Cash62.9168.0048.5324.45
Price / Book1.976.199.584.64
Net Income$1.31B$384.51M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-2.88%-2.06%-1.41%-1.04%
1 Month Performance6.38%-4.27%0.99%0.18%
1 Year Performance13.75%-8.03%159.21%24.25%

Block Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
XYZ
Block
4.6981 of 5 stars
$72.39
-0.9%
$85.42
+18.0%
+14.6%$43.49B$24.19B56.5610,205
APP
AppLovin
4.8455 of 5 stars
$515.20
-1.1%
$669.62
+30.0%
+44.6%$173.08B$5.48B44.261,710
CRWD
CrowdStrike
3.3275 of 5 stars
$679.49
-1.9%
$692.71
+1.9%
+41.8%$172.98B$4.81BN/A10,698
SHOP
Shopify
4.7292 of 5 stars
$113.23
+0.7%
$157.17
+38.8%
+1.5%$146.93B$11.56B112.117,600
SNOW
Snowflake
4.0135 of 5 stars
$239.11
-0.7%
$291.77
+22.0%
+6.7%$82.87B$4.68BN/A9,060

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