AGCO Corporation vs Illinois Tool Works Inc. — how do they compare? AGCO Corporation trades at $102.25 (market cap $7.10B), while Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades at $293.28 (market cap $83.49B). The key difference: Illinois Tool Works Inc. is far larger — about 11.8× AGCO Corporation's market cap, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.35%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AGCO | ITW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $7.10B | $83.49B |
Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
52-Week High | $140.49 | $299.60 |
52-Week Low | $100.14 | $241.07 |
Enterprise Value | $9.37B | $92.34B |
Dividend Yield | 1.18% | 2.35% |
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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 →Illinois Tool Works is a diversified global manufacturer that produces specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related services. The firm operates 87 global divisions through seven distinct operating segments: automotive OEM, construction products, food equipment, specialty products, test/measurement and electronics, polymers and fluids, and welding. About half of its revenue comes from its operations in North America, with the remainder originating from international markets. ITW takes a bottom-up and decentralized approach to portfolio management, with the exception that each segment must apply its 80/20 operating process modeled on the Pareto principle.
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