AXT Inc vs Illinois Tool Works Inc. — how do they compare? AXT Inc trades at $78.58 (market cap $4.83B), while Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades at $293.7 (market cap $83.49B). The key difference: Illinois Tool Works Inc. is far larger — about 17.3× AXT Inc's market cap, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. pays a 2.35% dividend while AXT Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AXTI | ITW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $4.83B | $83.49B |
Sector | Technology | Industrials |
52-Week High | $140.83 | $299.60 |
52-Week Low | $2.05 | $241.07 |
Enterprise Value | $4.50B | $92.34B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.35% |
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AXT develops and manufactures high-performance compound semiconductor wafer substrates. Its products, like indium phosphide and gallium arsenide, are essential for data centers, 5G, and consumer electronics.
Read more on AXTI →Illinois Tool Works is a diversified global manufacturer that produces specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related services. The firm operates 87 global divisions through seven distinct operating segments: automotive OEM, construction products, food equipment, specialty products, test/measurement and electronics, polymers and fluids, and welding. About half of its revenue comes from its operations in North America, with the remainder originating from international markets. ITW takes a bottom-up and decentralized approach to portfolio management, with the exception that each segment must apply its 80/20 operating process modeled on the Pareto principle.
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