AstraZeneca plc vs PayPal Holdings, Inc. — how do they compare? AstraZeneca plc trades at $165.03 (market cap $258.17B), while PayPal Holdings, Inc. trades at $53.04 (market cap $42.03B). The key difference: AstraZeneca plc is far larger — about 6.1× PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s market cap, and AstraZeneca plc pays the higher dividend (1.87%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AZN | PYPL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $258.17B | $42.03B |
Sector | Health | Financials |
52-Week High | $209.48 | $78.22 |
52-Week Low | $137.44 | $39.08 |
Enterprise Value | $284.41B | $42.10B |
Dividend Yield | 1.87% | 1.18% |
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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 →PayPal Holdings, Inc. operates as a technology platform company that enables digital and mobile payments on behalf of consumers and merchants. The Company offers online payment solutions. PayPal Holdings serves customers worldwide.
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