Archer-Daniels-Midland Co vs Becton Dickinson and Co — how do they compare? Archer-Daniels-Midland Co trades at $80.23 (market cap $38.78B), while Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $180.75 (market cap $49.41B). The key difference: Becton Dickinson and Co is the larger of the two by market cap, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co pays the higher dividend (2.59%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ADM | BDX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $38.78B | $49.41B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Health |
52-Week High | $87.32 | $185.39 |
52-Week Low | $56.00 | $138.62 |
Enterprise Value | $47.03B | $65.51B |
Dividend Yield | 2.59% | 2.32% |
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Archer-Daniels Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. Additionally, the company owns an extensive network of logistical assets to store and transport crops around the globe. ADM also runs a nutrition business that focuses on both human and animal ingredients. The company is also a large producer of corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.
Read more on ADM →Becton, Dickinson is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of medical surgical products, such as needles, syringes, and sharps-disposal units. The company also manufactures diagnostic instruments and reagents, as well as flow cytometry and cell-imaging systems. BD Interventional (largely the former Bard business) accounts for 23% of revenue. International revenue accounts for 44% of the company's business.
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