Bank of Nova Scotia vs Medtronic PLC — how do they compare? Bank of Nova Scotia trades at $89.03 (market cap $108.32B), while Medtronic PLC trades at $90.25 (market cap $116.07B). The key difference: Bank of Nova Scotia and Medtronic PLC are close in size by market cap, and Bank of Nova Scotia pays the higher dividend (3.64%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BNS | MDT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $108.32B | $116.07B |
Sector | Financials | Health |
52-Week High | $90.29 | $105.35 |
52-Week Low | $56.41 | $73.75 |
Dividend Yield | 3.64% | 3.18% |
Enterprise Value | — | $134.82B |
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Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial services provider. The bank has five business segments: Canadian banking, international banking, global wealth management, global banking and markets, and other. It offers a range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. The bank's international operations span numerous countries and are more concentrated in Central and South America.
Read more on BNS →One of the largest medical device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, heart valves, stents, insulin pumps, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, and surgical tools. The company markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States and overseas. Foreign sales account for almost 50% of the company's total sales.
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