Amgen, Inc. vs LyondellBasell Industries NV — how do they compare? Amgen, Inc. trades at $412.21 (market cap $224.14B), while LyondellBasell Industries NV trades at $63.98 (market cap $20.67B). The key difference: Amgen, Inc. is far larger — about 10.8× LyondellBasell Industries NV's market cap, and LyondellBasell Industries NV pays the higher dividend (6.44%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AMGN | LYB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $224.14B | $20.67B |
Sector | Health | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $417.20 | $82.38 |
52-Week Low | $271.18 | $42.28 |
Enterprise Value | $267.45B | $32.26B |
Dividend Yield | 2.43% | 6.44% |
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Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics, with historical expertise in renal disease and cancer supportive-care products. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drug Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). Amgen's biosimilar portfolio includes Mvasi (biosimilar Avastin), Kanjinti (biosimilar Herceptin), and Amgevita (biosimilar Humira).
Read more on AMGN →LyondellBasell Industries NV is a petrochemical producer with operations in the U.S. and Europe. It operates in six segments: Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas (O&P-Americas), Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International (O&P-EAI), Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D), Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS), Refining and Technology. The company is a major producer of polyethylene, the world's largest producer of polypropylene, and the second- largest producer of propylene oxide. Its chemicals are used in various consumer and industrial end products. Substantially, all of the company's revenue is derived from product sales.
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