Becton Dickinson and Co vs Schlumberger NV — how do they compare? Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $154.8 (market cap $41.51B), while Schlumberger NV trades at $47.85 (market cap $71.08B). The key difference: Schlumberger NV is the larger of the two by market cap, and Becton Dickinson and Co pays the higher dividend (2.79%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BDX | SLB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $41.51B | $71.08B |
Sector | Health | Energy |
52-Week High | $185.39 | $58.01 |
52-Week Low | $135.49 | $31.72 |
Enterprise Value | $57.97B | $79.30B |
Dividend Yield | 2.79% | 2.48% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →Schlumberger is the largest oilfield service firm in the world, with expertise in myriad disciplines, including reservoir performance, well construction, production enhancement, and more recently, digital solutions. It maintains a reputation as one of the industry's leading innovators, which has earned it dominant share in numerous end markets.
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