Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) and Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ:MANH) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.
Risk & Volatility
Get Oracle alerts:Oracle has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its share price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Manhattan Associates has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its share price is 25% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
53.4% of Oracle shares are held by institutional investors. 32.0% of Oracle shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Manhattan Associates shares are held 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.
Top 5 Dividend Stocks To Invest In Right Now: 3M Company(MMM)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Max Byerly]
3M (NYSE: MMM) and Luminex (NASDAQ:LMNX) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings and profitability.
- [By Lee Samaha]
The 16% year-to-date dip in the stock price of 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) is naturally going to attract value investors toward the Dividend Aristocrat. After all, the company now sports a near 2.7% dividend yield, and more than 60 years of dividend increases attest to its history of delivering for investors. However, I think the stock is still worth avoiding. Incoming CEO Mike Roman's presentation at the recent Electrical Products Group (EPG) conference did little to dispel fears concerning the company's pricing power -- a key part of its business model. Let's take a look at why, as well as what was discussed at the event.
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My Final Thoughts
A good company is a well-managed one, period. That's really all you need to know. Examples of well-managed companies are legion. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-B) is among the best. JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) is another. IBM (NYSE: IBM) and 3M (NYSE: MMM) each belong in the Top Ten. - [By Shane Hupp]
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- [By Paul Ausick]
3M Company (NYSE: MMM) traded down 2.03% at $210.02. The stock’s 52-week range is $190.57 to $259.77. Volume was about equal to the daily average of around 2.2 million shares.
Top 5 Dividend Stocks To Invest In Right Now: America First Tax Exempt Investors L.P.(ATAX)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Shane Hupp]
America First Multifamily Investors LP (NASDAQ:ATAX) Director Lisa Y. Roskens bought 5,965 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 27th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $5.95 per share, for a total transaction of $35,491.75. Following the purchase, the director now owns 100,069 shares in the company, valued at approximately $595,410.55. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.
- [By Joseph Griffin]
America First Multifamily Investors LP (NASDAQ:ATAX) announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, September 14th, Wall Street Journal reports. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 28th will be given a dividend of 0.125 per share by the financial services provider on Wednesday, October 31st. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.50%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 27th.
- [By Max Byerly]
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- [By Stephan Byrd]
BidaskClub upgraded shares of America First Multifamily Investors (NASDAQ:ATAX) from a strong sell rating to a sell rating in a research report sent to investors on Thursday morning.
- [By Stephan Byrd]
TheStreet downgraded shares of America First Multifamily Investors (NASDAQ:ATAX) from a b- rating to a c+ rating in a research report released on Friday.
- [By Joseph Griffin]
Bank of Montreal Can bought a new position in shares of America First Multifamily Investors LP (NASDAQ:ATAX) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 22,500 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $143,000.
Top 5 Dividend Stocks To Invest In Right Now: First Financial Northwest Inc.(FFNW)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Ethan Ryder]
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- [By Max Byerly]
First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) will be announcing its earnings results on Tuesday, July 24th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.26 per share for the quarter.
- [By Stephan Byrd]
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- [By Logan Wallace]
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Top 5 Dividend Stocks To Invest In Right Now: UMH Properties Inc.(UMH)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Logan Wallace]
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- [By Max Byerly]
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Top 5 Dividend Stocks To Invest In Right Now: United Parcel Service Inc.(UPS)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Paul Ausick]
United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE: UPS) said Friday morning that the company has reached a tentative agreement with the Teamsters union on a five-year contract covering union employees involved in small package deliveries. The agreement remains subject to ratification by the UPS employees.
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United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) posted better-than-expected revenue for the first quarter despite winter weather costs that weighed on operating results. Earnings totaled $1.55 a share, in line with analysts' expectations. Revenue gained 10% annually to $17.1 billion, topping Wall Street predictions.
- [By Adam Levy]
Amazon is working to reduce shipping expenses by moving more of its logistics and deliveries in-house with Amazon Air and a homegrown network of delivery service providers. On the company's fourth-quarter earnings call, CFO Brian Olsavsky provided some additional details about how Amazon manages its shipments between its own network and partners including FedEx (NYSE:FDX) and UPS (NYSE:UPS).
- [By Lee Samaha]
The announcement that Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) is inviting budding entrepreneurs to become Amazon Delivery Service Partners as part of its crowdsourcing delivery model will naturally concern investors in United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) and FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX). But is it really that big of a threat? In reality, it could turn out to be more of a help than a hindrance and stockholders in the package delivery giants should not be unduly worried. Here are three reasons why.
- [By Ethan Ryder]
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- [By Timothy Green, Neha Chamaria, and Rich Smith]
There are some companies, though, that have better shots than others at continuing to thrive over the next 12 years. These companies have durable competitive advantages that are unlikely to vanish, making their stocks safer than most. Here's why you should consider Mastercard (NYSE:MA), United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS), and Boeing (NYSE:BA) if you're looking for safety.
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