Alcon AG vs Under Armour Inc Class A — how do they compare? Alcon AG trades at $72.57 (market cap $36.44B), while Under Armour Inc Class A trades at $5.22 (market cap $2.26B). The key difference: Alcon AG is far larger — about 16.1× Under Armour Inc Class A's market cap, and Alcon AG pays a 0.48% dividend while Under Armour Inc Class A pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALC | UA | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $36.44B | $2.26B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $90.12 | $7.88 |
52-Week Low | $62.02 | $3.96 |
Enterprise Value | $40.28B | $3.24B |
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 →Under Armour is a leading inventor, marketer, and distributor of branded athletic performance apparel, footwear, and accessories. Built on the 'technical' performance of synthetic fabrics, the company is currently undergoing a multi-year brand evolution centered on premium product innovation, operational rigor, and a renewed focus on its North American core under the guidance of founder Kevin Plank.
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