American Water Works Company Inc vs Colgate-Palmolive Company — how do they compare? American Water Works Company Inc trades at $131.69 (market cap $25.69B), while Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $91.08 (market cap $74.59B). The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company is far larger — about 2.9× American Water Works Company Inc's market cap, and American Water Works Company Inc pays the higher dividend (2.72%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AWK | CL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $25.69B | $74.59B |
Sector | Utilities | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $147.00 | $99.14 |
52-Week Low | $121.13 | $74.98 |
Enterprise Value | $41.25B | $81.22B |
Dividend Yield | 2.72% | 2.27% |
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American Water Works is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility, serving approximately 3.5 million customers in 16 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's only nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts.
Read more on AWK →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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