Becton Dickinson and Co vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $180.75 (market cap $49.41B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.3 (market cap $43.99B). The key difference: Becton Dickinson and Co and Microchip Technology Inc. are close in size by market cap, and Becton Dickinson and Co pays the higher dividend (2.32%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BDX | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $49.41B | $43.99B |
Sector | Health | Technology |
52-Week High | $185.39 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $138.62 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $65.51B | $49.12B |
Dividend Yield | 2.32% | 2.25% |
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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 →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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