Head to Head

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

On Alexandria's Compass, Analog Devices, Inc. has the edge with a 94/100 score versus 90/100 for ONDS. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Analog Devices, Inc.

NASDAQ:ADI

Edge
94/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$191.6B

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

Full ADI analysis

Ondas Inc.

NASDAQ:ONDS

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$3.5B

Counter-drone is becoming the new air defense layer, and Ondas is one of the few public names with shipping kit and real contracts.

Full ONDS analysis

Factor by factor

FactorADIONDS
Revenue Growth8398
Profitability7069
Valuation5876
Momentum7323
Theme Purity7471
Moat5650
Catalysts7978
Market Position5550

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Frequently asked questions

Is ADI or ONDS the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) edges it at 94/100 versus 90/100 for ONDS. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare ADI and ONDS?

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.