Brown-Forman Corporation Class B vs Ecolab Inc. — how do they compare? Brown-Forman Corporation Class B trades at $25.18, while Ecolab Inc. trades at $269.19 (market cap $76.51B). The key difference: Ecolab Inc. pays a 1.07% dividend while Brown-Forman Corporation Class B pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BF.B | ECL | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $31.26 | $308.35 |
52-Week Low | $22.80 | $245.73 |
Market Cap | — | $76.51B |
Enterprise Value | — | $85.26B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.07% |
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Brown-Forman is the largest U.S.-domiciled producer of distilled spirits. The firm reports only a single operating segment, and whiskey represents its primary business driver, generating roughly three-quarters of sales, undergirded by the Jack Daniel's brand as well as bourbons such as Woodford Reserve and Old Forrester. Notable nonwhiskey offerings include tequilas such as el Jimador and Herradura. The firm operates globally, with products sold in more than 170 countries, and adapts its route-to-consumer model depending on regulation as well as the prevailing competitive dynamics in a given market. For example, it sells through distributors in the U.S. but operates its own logistics apparatus in many other countries. The company remains under the control of the Brown family.
Read more on BF.B →Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. The company has a strong hold on the U.S. market and is looking to increase its profitability abroad. Additionally, Ecolab serves customers in water, manufacturing, and life sciences end markets, selling customized solutions.
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