Becton Dickinson and Co vs Omnicom Group Inc. — how do they compare? Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $180.75 (market cap $49.41B), while Omnicom Group Inc. trades at $85.74 (market cap $23.58B). The key difference: Becton Dickinson and Co is far larger — about 2.1× Omnicom Group Inc.'s market cap, and Omnicom Group Inc. pays the higher dividend (3.72%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BDX | OMC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $49.41B | $23.58B |
Sector | Health | Media |
52-Week High | $185.39 | $86.22 |
52-Week Low | $138.62 | $67.27 |
Enterprise Value | $65.51B | $31.66B |
Dividend Yield | 2.32% | 3.72% |
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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 →Omnicom is the world's second- largest ad holding company, based on annual revenue. The firm's services, which include traditional and digital advertising and public relations, are provided worldwide, with over 85% of its revenue coming from more developed regions such as North America and Europe.
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