Amcor PLC vs Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. — how do they compare? Amcor PLC trades at $46.3 (market cap $21.92B), while Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. trades at $308.56 (market cap $68.88B). The key difference: Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. is far larger — about 3.1× Amcor PLC's market cap, and Amcor PLC pays the higher dividend (5.49%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AMCR | APD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $21.92B | $68.88B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $50.58 | $314.19 |
52-Week Low | $36.69 | $230.42 |
Enterprise Value | $37.03B | $86.06B |
Dividend Yield | 5.49% | 2.34% |
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Amcor is a global plastics packaging behemoth, with global sales of USD 14.5 billion in fiscal 2022 following the acquisition of Bemis in 2019. Amcor's operations span over 40 countries globally and include significant emerging-market exposure equating to circa 20% of sales. Amcor's capabilities span flexible and rigid plastic packaging, which sell into defensive food, beverage, healthcare, household, and personal-care end markets.
Read more on AMCR →Since its founding in 1940, Air Products has become one of the leading industrial gas suppliers globally, with operations in 50 countries and 19,000 employees. The company is the largest supplier of hydrogen and helium in the world. It has a unique portfolio serving customers in a number of industries, including chemicals, energy, healthcare, metals, and electronics. Air Products generated $10.3 billion in revenue in fiscal 2021.
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