Alcon AG vs FTAI Aviation Ltd — how do they compare? Alcon AG trades at $72.55 (market cap $36.44B), while FTAI Aviation Ltd trades at $226.98 (market cap $23.17B). The key difference: Alcon AG is the larger of the two by market cap, and FTAI Aviation Ltd pays the higher dividend (0.89%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALC | FTAI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $36.44B | $23.17B |
Sector | Health | Industrials |
52-Week High | $90.12 | $310.04 |
52-Week Low | $62.02 | $140.40 |
Enterprise Value | $40.28B | $26.29B |
Dividend Yield | 0.48% | 0.89% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Alcon, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is the global eyecare leader with a diverse portfolio in ophthalmology including contact lenses, eye drops, surgical equipment, and related surgical products. Novartis purchased Alcon from Nestle in 2010 and, following nine years as a Novartis subsidiary, the company was spun off as a public company in April 2019. The company reports five distinct segments: implantables (16% of revenue), consumables (31%), equipment (9%), contact lenses (27%), and ocular health (17%). The company is geographically diversified, with only about 40% of revenue from the U.S. market, and the firm has a strong presence in the European Union and Japan.
Read more on ALC →FTAI Aviation owns and maintains a fleet of commercial aircraft and engines. It focuses on the specialized maintenance of the CFM56 engine, helping airlines reduce costs through efficient asset management.
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