AFLAC Incorporated vs Becton Dickinson and Co — how do they compare? AFLAC Incorporated trades at $121.06 (market cap $61.13B), while Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $181.29 (market cap $48.93B). The key difference: AFLAC Incorporated is the larger of the two by market cap, and Becton Dickinson and Co pays the higher dividend (2.34%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AFL | BDX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $61.13B | $48.93B |
Sector | Financials | Health |
52-Week High | $129.55 | $185.39 |
52-Week Low | $103.55 | $138.62 |
Enterprise Value | $71.08B | $65.03B |
Dividend Yield | 2% | 2.34% |
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Aflac Inc offers supplemental health insurance and life insurance in the two largest insurance markets in the world, the U.S. and Japan. In addition to its cancer policies, the company has broadened its product offerings to include accidents, disability, and long-term-care insurance. It markets its products through independent distributors, selling most of its policies directly to consumers at their places of work.
Read more on AFL →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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