Brunswick Corporation vs Ecolab Inc. — how do they compare? Brunswick Corporation trades at $76.79 (market cap $5.00B), while Ecolab Inc. trades at $269.19 (market cap $76.51B). The key difference: Ecolab Inc. is far larger — about 15.3× Brunswick Corporation's market cap, and Brunswick Corporation pays the higher dividend (2.29%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BC | ECL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $5.00B | $76.51B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $89.22 | $308.35 |
52-Week Low | $56.64 | $245.73 |
Enterprise Value | $7.16B | $85.26B |
Dividend Yield | 2.29% | 1.07% |
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Brunswick Corp is the leader in several recreational sectors. The firm is the leading boat manufacturer, and its brands include Mercury and Mariner outboard engines
Read more on BC →Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. The company has a strong hold on the U.S. market and is looking to increase its profitability abroad. Additionally, Ecolab serves customers in water, manufacturing, and life sciences end markets, selling customized solutions.
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