Becton Dickinson and Co vs SkyWest Inc — how do they compare? Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $180.75 (market cap $49.41B), while SkyWest Inc trades at $107.91 (market cap $4.19B). The key difference: Becton Dickinson and Co is far larger — about 11.8× SkyWest Inc's market cap, and Becton Dickinson and Co pays a 2.32% dividend while SkyWest Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BDX | SKYW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $49.41B | $4.19B |
Sector | Health | Technology |
52-Week High | $185.39 | $123.72 |
52-Week Low | $138.62 | $78.40 |
Enterprise Value | $65.51B | $5.97B |
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 →SkyWest, Inc. is a major North American regional airline company, operating primarily through its subsidiary, SkyWest Airlines. The company provides regional airline service to various large airlines under contract, including United Airlines (as United Express), Delta Air Lines (as Delta Connection), American Airlines (as American Eagle), and Alaska Airlines (as Alaska SkyWest). SKYW's primary business is providing essential flight services, connecting smaller cities to major airline hubs across the United States.
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