Becton Dickinson and Co vs Dow Inc — how do they compare? Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $181.29 (market cap $49.41B), while Dow Inc trades at $31.07 (market cap $22.58B). The key difference: Becton Dickinson and Co is far larger — about 2.2× Dow Inc's market cap, and Dow Inc pays the higher dividend (4.48%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BDX | DOW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $49.41B | $22.58B |
Sector | Health | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $185.39 | $41.87 |
52-Week Low | $138.62 | $20.65 |
Enterprise Value | $65.51B | $38.27B |
Dividend Yield | 2.32% | 4.48% |
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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 →Dow Inc is a diversified chemical manufacturing company. It combining science and technology to develop innovative solutions that are essential to human progress. Dow's portfolio is comprised of six global business units, organized into three operating segments: Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings.
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