AFLAC Incorporated vs Medtronic PLC — how do they compare? AFLAC Incorporated trades at $121.06 (market cap $61.13B), while Medtronic PLC trades at $90.5 (market cap $114.45B). The key difference: Medtronic PLC is the larger of the two by market cap, and Medtronic PLC pays the higher dividend (3.22%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AFL | MDT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $61.13B | $114.45B |
Sector | Financials | Health |
52-Week High | $129.55 | $105.35 |
52-Week Low | $103.55 | $73.75 |
Enterprise Value | $71.08B | $133.19B |
Dividend Yield | 2% | 3.22% |
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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 →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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