Alcon AG vs Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. — how do they compare? Alcon AG trades at $74.19 (market cap $35.19B), while Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. trades at $3.3 (market cap $488.94M). The key difference: Alcon AG is far larger — about 72× Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.'s market cap, and Alcon AG pays a 0.49% dividend while Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALC | SPCE | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $35.19B | $488.94M |
Sector | Health | Industrials |
52-Week High | $90.12 | $7.52 |
52-Week Low | $62.02 | $2.17 |
Enterprise Value | $39.03B | $588.79M |
Dividend Yield | 0.49% | — |
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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 →Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. develops space vehicles. The Company designs exploration technology such as missiles, rockets, and other related equipment. Virgin Galactic Holdings serves customers in the United States.
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