AstraZeneca plc vs Colgate-Palmolive Company — how do they compare? AstraZeneca plc trades at $158.19 (market cap $248.14B), while Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92.3 (market cap $73.59B). The key difference: AstraZeneca plc is far larger — about 3.4× Colgate-Palmolive Company's market cap, and Colgate-Palmolive Company pays the higher dividend (2.3%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AZN | CL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $248.14B | $73.59B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $209.48 | $99.14 |
52-Week Low | $147.06 | $74.98 |
Enterprise Value | $275.41B | $80.07B |
Dividend Yield | 2.01% | 2.3% |
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A merger between Astra of Sweden and Zeneca Group of the United Kingdom formed AstraZeneca in 1999. The firm sells branded drugs across several major therapeutic classes, including gastrointestinal, diabetes, cardiovascular, respiratory, cancer, and immunology. The majority of sales come from international markets with the United States representing close to one third of its sales.
Read more on AZN →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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