Alkami Technology (NASDAQ:ALKT – Get Free Report) and LiveRamp (NYSE:RAMP – Get Free Report) are both technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and valuation.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Alkami Technology and LiveRamp”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Alkami Technology | $511.68 million | 2.94 | -$47.65 million | ($0.34) | -41.35 |
| LiveRamp | $832.10 million | 2.81 | $145.95 million | $2.44 | 15.78 |
LiveRamp has higher revenue and earnings than Alkami Technology. Alkami Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LiveRamp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares Alkami Technology and LiveRamp’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Alkami Technology | -7.24% | -4.75% | -2.07% |
| LiveRamp | 18.71% | 9.77% | 7.41% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Alkami Technology and LiveRamp, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Alkami Technology | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1.89 |
| LiveRamp | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2.25 |
Alkami Technology currently has a consensus target price of $17.60, suggesting a potential upside of 25.18%. LiveRamp has a consensus target price of $38.08, suggesting a potential downside of 1.08%. Given Alkami Technology’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Alkami Technology is more favorable than LiveRamp.
Volatility and Risk
Alkami Technology has a beta of 0.52, indicating that its share price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, LiveRamp has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its share price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
55.0% of Alkami Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.8% of LiveRamp shares are held by institutional investors. 17.1% of Alkami Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of LiveRamp shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
LiveRamp beats Alkami Technology on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Alkami Technology
Alkami Technology provides cloud-based digital banking software to banks and credit unions. Its platform helps financial institutions deliver online and mobile banking experiences to their customers and members. The company’s offerings include digital banking tools, data analytics and marketing capabilities, and services that support account opening and payments. These products are designed to help financial institutions manage digital customer interactions through a unified platform. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, Alkami primarily serves financial institutions in the United States.
About LiveRamp
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. provides a data connectivity platform that helps businesses securely connect and use information across marketing and customer experience activities. Its services support identity resolution, audience activation, measurement and data collaboration among brands, publishers, platforms and data providers. The company’s platform enables organizations to match data from different sources and collaborate on insights, including through privacy-focused data environments. These tools are designed to help clients coordinate advertising and customer engagement across digital channels while managing how data is accessed and used.
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