Appian Corp vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Appian Corp trades at $35.5 (market cap $2.54B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.22 (market cap $43.99B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is far larger — about 17.3× Appian Corp's market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays a 2.25% dividend while Appian Corp pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| APPN | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $2.54B | $43.99B |
Sector | Technology | Technology |
52-Week High | $45.64 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $18.72 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $2.67B | $49.12B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.25% |
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Appian Corp provides a low-code software development platform as a service that enables organizations to rapidly develop powerful and unique applications. With its platform, organizations can rapidly and easily design, build and implement powerful, enterprise-grade custom applications through intuitive, visual interface with little or no coding required. The company's customers use applications built on its low-code platform to launch new business lines, automate vital employee workflows, manage complex trading platforms, accelerate drug development and build procurement systems. The group generates a majority of its revenue from the domestic market. It serves various industries such as education.
Read more on APPN →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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