Seagate Technology (STX) Competitors

Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) and Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, community ranking, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of STX or STX?

92.9% of Seagate Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of Seagate Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Seagate Technology shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Seagate Technology shares are owned 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.

Does the MarketBeat Community favor STX or STX?

Seagate Technology and Seagate Technology both received 1194 outperform votes by MarketBeat users.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Seagate Technology	Outperform Votes 1194 58.73%	Underperform Votes 839 41.27%
Seagate Technology	Outperform Votes 1194 58.73%	Underperform Votes 839 41.27%

Do analysts rate STX or STX?

Seagate Technology presently has a consensus price target of $118.83, indicating a potential upside of 21.51%. Seagate Technology has a consensus price target of $118.83, indicating a potential upside of 21.51%.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Seagate Technology	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.47
Seagate Technology	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.47

Does the media refer more to STX or STX?

In the previous week, Seagate Technology and Seagate Technology both had 7 articles in the media. Seagate Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.03 equaled Seagate Technology'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Seagate Technology	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Seagate Technology	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Which has more risk and volatility, STX or STX?

Seagate Technology has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its share price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Seagate Technology has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its share price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Is STX or STX a better dividend stock?

Seagate Technology pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Seagate Technology pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Seagate Technology pays out 73.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Seagate Technology pays out 73.1% 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.

Is STX or STX more profitable?

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Seagate Technology	11.34%	-32.19%	6.98%
Seagate Technology	11.34%	-32.19%	6.98%

Which has higher valuation & earnings, STX or STX?

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Seagate Technology	$6.55B	3.16	$335M	$3.83	25.54
Seagate Technology	$6.55B	3.16	$335M	$3.83	25.54

Summary

Seagate Technology and Seagate Technology tied by winning 0 of the 0 factors compared between the two stocks.