Telecom Italia (OTCMKTS:TIAIY) and Spire Global (NYSE:SPIR) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Telecom Italia and Spire Global's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

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Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Telecom Italia and Spire Global, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Spire Global has a consensus price target of 5.35, suggesting a potential upside of 290.51%. Given Spire Global's  higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Spire Global is more favorable than Telecom Italia.

Risk and Volatility

Telecom Italia has a beta of 1.3, meaning that its share price is 30% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Spire Global has a beta of -0.01, meaning that its share price is 101% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

19.6% of Spire Global shares are held by institutional investors. 5.7% of Spire Global shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Telecom Italia and Spire Global's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Telecom Italia has higher revenue and earnings than Spire Global.

Summary

Spire Global beats Telecom Italia on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Telecom Italia

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Telecom Italia S.p.A., together with its subsidiaries, provides fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Italy and internationally. The company operates through Domestic, Brazil, and Other Operations segments. It offers fixed and mobile voice and Internet, and public telephony services, as well as products managed and developed for individuals and families; and voice, data, and Internet services and products, and information and communications technology solutions for small and medium-size enterprises, small offices/home offices, the public sector, large accounts, and enterprises in the fixed and mobile telecommunications markets. The company also manages and develops a portfolio of regulated and unregulated wholesale services for fixed-line and mobile telecommunications operators; and development, engineering, construction, and operation of network infrastructures, information technology (IT), and systems and properties. In addition, it is involved in customer care, operating credit support, loyalty, and retention activities. The company has a strategic partnership with Google Cloud. Telecom Italia S.p.A. was incorporated in 1908 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy.

About Spire Global

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Spire Global, Inc. develops a hardware and intelligent analytics platform that tracks the oceans, skies, and weather. It serves maritime, weather, aviation, space services, earth intelligence, and federal industries. Spire Global, Inc. has a strategic partnership with TAC Index Limited. Spire Global, Inc. was formerly known as Nanosatisfi, Inc. and changed its name to Spire Global, Inc. in July 2014. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Boulder, Colorado; Washington, D.C.; Glasgow, United Kingdom; Luxembourg; and Singapore.

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