AFLAC Incorporated vs International Business Machines Corp — how do they compare? AFLAC Incorporated trades at $121.06 (market cap $61.13B), while International Business Machines Corp trades at $237.45 (market cap $222.64B). The key difference: International Business Machines Corp is far larger — about 3.6× AFLAC Incorporated's market cap, and International Business Machines Corp pays the higher dividend (2.86%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AFL | IBM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $61.13B | $222.64B |
Sector | Financials | Technology |
52-Week High | $129.55 | $329.23 |
52-Week Low | $103.55 | $205.77 |
Enterprise Value | $71.08B | $279.78B |
Dividend Yield | 2% | 2.86% |
Volume | — | 4,481,527 |
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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 →International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) provides computer solutions. The Company offers application, technology consulting and support, process design and operations, cloud, digital workplace, and network services, as well as business resiliency, strategy, and design solutions. IBM serves clients worldwide.
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