Alcon AG vs SoFi Technologies Inc — how do they compare? Alcon AG trades at $74.19 (market cap $36.44B), while SoFi Technologies Inc trades at $18.08 (market cap $23.22B). The key difference: Alcon AG is the larger of the two by market cap, and Alcon AG pays a 0.48% dividend while SoFi Technologies Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALC | SOFI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $36.44B | $23.22B |
Sector | Health | Financials |
52-Week High | $90.12 | $32.21 |
52-Week Low | $62.02 | $15.15 |
Enterprise Value | $40.28B | — |
Dividend Yield | 0.48% | — |
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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 →SoFi is a financial services company that was founded in 2011 and is currently based in San Francisco. Initially known for its student loan refinancing business, the company has expanded its product offerings to include personal loans, credit cards, mortgages, investment accounts, banking services, and financial planning. The company intends to be a one-stop shop for its clients' finances and operates solely through its mobile app and website. Through its acquisition of Galileo in 2020 the company also offers payment and account services for debit cards and digital banking.
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