Becton Dickinson and Co vs Bristol-Myers Squibb Co — how do they compare? Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $180.75 (market cap $49.41B), while Bristol-Myers Squibb Co trades at $63.57 (market cap $129.94B). The key difference: Bristol-Myers Squibb Co is far larger — about 2.6× Becton Dickinson and Co's market cap, and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co pays the higher dividend (3.96%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BDX | BMY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $49.41B | $129.94B |
Sector | Health | Health |
52-Week High | $185.39 | $65.89 |
52-Week Low | $138.62 | $42.60 |
Enterprise Value | $65.51B | $163.92B |
Dividend Yield | 2.32% | 3.96% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Becton, Dickinson is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of medical surgical products, such as needles, syringes, and sharps-disposal units. The company also manufactures diagnostic instruments and reagents, as well as flow cytometry and cell-imaging systems. BD Interventional (largely the former Bard business) accounts for 23% of revenue. International revenue accounts for 44% of the company's business.
Read more on BDX →Bristol-Myers Squibb discovers, develops, and markets drugs for various therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, cancer, and immune disorders. A key focus for Bristol is immuno-oncology, where the firm is a leader in drug development. Unlike some of its more diversified peers, Bristol has exited several nonpharmaceutical businesses to focus on branded specialty drugs, which tend to support strong pricing power.
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