Ares Capital Corporation vs Colgate-Palmolive Company — how do they compare? Ares Capital Corporation trades at $19.96 (market cap $14.35B), while Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92.31 (market cap $74.26B). The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company is far larger — about 5.2× Ares Capital Corporation's market cap, and Ares Capital Corporation pays the higher dividend (9.61%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ARCC | CL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $14.35B | $74.26B |
Sector | Financials | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $22.68 | $99.14 |
52-Week Low | $17.45 | $74.98 |
Dividend Yield | 9.61% | 2.28% |
Enterprise Value | — | $80.74B |
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Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing primarily in U.S. middle-market companies with investment opportunities as well as in larger companies. Its portfolio comprises of first lien senior secured loans, second lien senior secured loans, and mezzanine debt (subordinated unsecured loan), which may include equity components that are diversified by industry and sector. The company may invest in preferred and common equity investments to a lesser proportion. Its revenue mainly consists of interest and dividend income received from the investment made.
Read more on ARCC →Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown to become a leading global consumer product company. In addition to its namesake oral care line, the firm manufactures shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, and home care products that are sold in over 200 countries (international sales account for about 70% of its consolidated total, including approximately 45% from emerging regions). It also owns specialty pet food maker Hill's, which sells its products through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.
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