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ADI vs FTAI: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Analog Devices, Inc. has the edge with a 92/100 score versus 90/100 for FTAI. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Analog Devices, Inc.

NASDAQ:ADI

Edge
92/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$198.4B

The boring analog giant is having its AI moment, and the industrial cycle hasn't even properly turned yet.

Full ADI analysis

FTAI Aviation Ltd.

NASDAQ:FTAI

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$26.9B

The CFM56 aftermarket monopoly nobody's pricing correctly, with one engine type extending the runway through 2035.

Full FTAI analysis

Factor by factor

FactorADIFTAI
Revenue Growth8098
Profitability6670
Valuation5332
Momentum7769
Theme Purity7470
Moat5655
Catalysts7972
Market Position5552

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Frequently asked questions

Is ADI or FTAI the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) edges it at 92/100 versus 90/100 for FTAI. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare ADI and FTAI?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.