Archer-Daniels-Midland Co vs Medtronic PLC — how do they compare? Archer-Daniels-Midland Co trades at $80.23 (market cap $38.78B), while Medtronic PLC trades at $90.5 (market cap $116.07B). The key difference: Medtronic PLC is far larger — about 3× Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's market cap, and Medtronic PLC pays the higher dividend (3.18%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ADM | MDT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $38.78B | $116.07B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Health |
52-Week High | $87.32 | $105.35 |
52-Week Low | $56.00 | $73.75 |
Enterprise Value | $47.03B | $134.82B |
Dividend Yield | 2.59% | 3.18% |
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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 →One of the largest medical device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, heart valves, stents, insulin pumps, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, and surgical tools. The company markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States and overseas. Foreign sales account for almost 50% of the company's total sales.
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