AFLAC Incorporated vs Colgate-Palmolive Company — how do they compare? AFLAC Incorporated trades at $121.06 (market cap $60.70B), while Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92.31 (market cap $73.59B). The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company is the larger of the two by market cap, and Colgate-Palmolive Company pays the higher dividend (2.3%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AFL | CL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $60.70B | $73.59B |
Sector | Financials | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $129.55 | $99.14 |
52-Week Low | $103.55 | $74.98 |
Enterprise Value | $70.65B | $80.07B |
Dividend Yield | 2.02% | 2.3% |
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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 →Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown to become a leading global consumer product company. In addition to its namesake oral care line, the firm manufactures shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, and home care products that are sold in over 200 countries (international sales account for about 70% of its consolidated total, including approximately 45% from emerging regions). It also owns specialty pet food maker Hill's, which sells its products through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.
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