Akamai Technologies, Inc. vs Colgate-Palmolive Company — how do they compare? Akamai Technologies, Inc. trades at $116.86 (market cap $16.77B), while Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92.3 (market cap $73.59B). The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company is far larger — about 4.4× Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s market cap, and Colgate-Palmolive Company pays a 2.3% dividend while Akamai Technologies, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AKAM | CL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $16.77B | $73.59B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $161.14 | $99.14 |
52-Week Low | $71.97 | $74.98 |
Enterprise Value | $22.75B | $80.07B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.3% |
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Akamai operates a content delivery network, or CDN, which entails locating servers at the edges of networks so its customers, which store content on Akamai servers, can reach their own customers faster, more securely, and with better quality. Akamai has over 325,000 servers distributed over 4,000 points of presence in more than 1,000 cities worldwide. Its customers generally include media companies, which stream video content or make video games available for download, and other enterprises that run interactive or high-traffic websites, such as e-commerce firms and financial institutions. Akamai also has a significant security business, which is integrated with its core web and media businesses to protect its customers from cyberthreats.
Read more on AKAM →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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