Head to Head

AVT vs TEL: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, TE Connectivity plc has the edge with a 96/100 score versus 90/100 for AVT. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Avnet, Inc.

NASDAQ:AVT

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$7.3B

The boring components distributor sitting at the centre of every AI server, EV and defence build is finally getting paid for it.

Full AVT analysis

TE Connectivity plc

NYSE:TEL

Edge
96/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$59.6B

The picks-and-shovels AI play hiding inside a connector company, with industrial margins finally doing the heavy lifting.

Full TEL analysis

Factor by factor

FactorAVTTEL
Revenue Growth7635
Profitability3160
Valuation7372
Momentum8134
Theme Purity7177
Moat5056
Catalysts7882
Market Position5055

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Frequently asked questions

Is AVT or TEL the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, TE Connectivity plc (NYSE:TEL) edges it at 96/100 versus 90/100 for AVT. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare AVT and TEL?

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.