AGCO Corporation vs Becton Dickinson and Co — how do they compare? AGCO Corporation trades at $102.25 (market cap $7.10B), while Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $180.75 (market cap $49.41B). The key difference: Becton Dickinson and Co is far larger — about 7× AGCO Corporation's market cap, and Becton Dickinson and Co pays the higher dividend (2.32%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AGCO | BDX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $7.10B | $49.41B |
Sector | Industrials | Health |
52-Week High | $140.49 | $185.39 |
52-Week Low | $100.14 | $138.62 |
Enterprise Value | $9.37B | $65.51B |
Dividend Yield | 1.18% | 2.32% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Agco is a global manufacturer of agricultural equipment. The company has five principal brands: Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Challenger, Valtra, and GSI. Unlike its competitors, Agco's product line extends beyond self-propelled equipment and implements by offering grain handling systems and livestock management solutions. Its products are available through a global dealer network, which includes over 3,200 dealer and distribution locations. Additionally, Agco offers both retail and wholesale financing to customers through its joint venture with Rabobank, a European food and agriculture focused bank.
Read more on AGCO →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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