AXT Inc vs Waste Management, Inc. — how do they compare? AXT Inc trades at $78.25 (market cap $4.83B), while Waste Management, Inc. trades at $225.9 (market cap $90.68B). The key difference: Waste Management, Inc. is far larger — about 18.8× AXT Inc's market cap, and Waste Management, Inc. pays a 1.56% dividend while AXT Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AXTI | WM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $4.83B | $90.68B |
Sector | Technology | Industrials |
52-Week High | $140.83 | $246.51 |
52-Week Low | $2.05 | $196.77 |
Enterprise Value | $4.50B | $113.47B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.56% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
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 →Waste Management ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating approximately 260 active landfills and about 340 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
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