American Electric Power Company Inc vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? American Electric Power Company Inc trades at $123.61 (market cap $67.28B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.22 (market cap $43.99B). The key difference: American Electric Power Company Inc is the larger of the two by market cap, and American Electric Power Company Inc pays the higher dividend (3.07%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AEP | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $67.28B | $43.99B |
Sector | Utilities | Technology |
52-Week High | $138.69 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $106.44 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $120.17B | $49.12B |
Dividend Yield | 3.07% | 2.25% |
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American Electric Power is one of the largest regulated utilities in the United States, providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. About 43% of AEP's of capacity is coal, with the remainder from a mix of natural gas (27%), renewable energy and hydro (19%), nuclear (7%), and demand response (4%). Vertically integrated utilities, transmission and distribution, and generation and marketing support earnings.
Read more on AEP →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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