Becton Dickinson and Co vs Wayfair Inc — how do they compare? Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $154.29 (market cap $42.39B), while Wayfair Inc trades at $88.76 (market cap $11.40B). The key difference: Becton Dickinson and Co is far larger — about 3.7× Wayfair Inc's market cap, and Becton Dickinson and Co pays a 2.73% dividend while Wayfair Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BDX | W | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $42.39B | $11.40B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $185.39 | $119.05 |
52-Week Low | $135.49 | $53.37 |
Enterprise Value | $58.85B | $13.97B |
Dividend Yield | 2.73% | — |
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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 →Wayfair is a global leader in home goods, operating a massive digital marketplace that connects millions of consumers with thousands of suppliers. It utilizes an asset-light, inventory-light model combined with a proprietary logistics network (CastleGate) and an accelerating brick-and-mortar presence to deliver an end-to-end shopping experience for everything from decor to full home renovations.
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