Akamai Technologies, Inc. vs McCormick & Company, Incorporated — how do they compare? Akamai Technologies, Inc. trades at $116.86 (market cap $16.77B), while McCormick & Company, Incorporated trades at $52.73 (market cap $14.22B). The key difference: Akamai Technologies, Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays a 3.63% dividend while Akamai Technologies, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AKAM | MKC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $16.77B | $14.22B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $161.14 | $72.26 |
52-Week Low | $71.97 | $45.60 |
Enterprise Value | $22.75B | $18.82B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.63% |
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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 →In its 130-year history, McCormick has grown to become the leading global manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings. Beyond end consumers, McCormick's customer base also includes top quick-service restaurants, retail grocery chains, and other packaged food and beverage manufacturers, with about 30% of sales generated beyond its home turf to include 150 other countries and territories. In addition to its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Old Bay, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Frank's RedHot, French's, and the recently acquired Cholula brand.
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