Becton Dickinson and Co vs Core and Main Inc — how do they compare? Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $180.75 (market cap $49.41B), while Core and Main Inc trades at $46.73 (market cap $8.73B). The key difference: Becton Dickinson and Co is far larger — about 5.7× Core and Main Inc's market cap, and Becton Dickinson and Co pays a 2.32% dividend while Core and Main Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BDX | CNM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $49.41B | $8.73B |
Sector | Health | Technology |
52-Week High | $185.39 | $66.98 |
52-Week Low | $138.62 | $42.37 |
Enterprise Value | $65.51B | $11.02B |
Dividend Yield | 2.32% | — |
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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 →Core & Main is a leading US distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products. It provides essential infrastructure solutions to municipalities, private water companies, and contractors.
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