British American Tobacco PLC vs Colgate-Palmolive Company — how do they compare? British American Tobacco PLC trades at $57 (market cap $122.36B), while Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92 (market cap $73.59B). The key difference: British American Tobacco PLC is the larger of the two by market cap, and British American Tobacco PLC pays the higher dividend (5.88%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BTI | CL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $122.36B | $73.59B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $66.70 | $99.14 |
52-Week Low | $50.39 | $74.98 |
Enterprise Value | $166.31B | $80.07B |
Dividend Yield | 5.88% | 2.3% |
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Following the acquisition of Reynolds American, British American Tobacco is neck-and-neck with Philip Morris International to be the largest listed global tobacco company--slightly larger than PMI on net revenue, but slightly smaller on total tobacco volume. British American's Global Drive Brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans, and it also owns Newport and Camel in the U.S. The firm also sells vapor e-cigarettes, including its Vype brand, heated tobacco, with Glo, as well as roll- your-own and smokeless tobacco products. The company holds 31% of ITC Limited, the leading Indian cigarette-maker.
Read more on BTI →Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown to become a leading global consumer product company. In addition to its namesake oral care line, the firm manufactures shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, and home care products that are sold in over 200 countries (international sales account for about 70% of its consolidated total, including approximately 45% from emerging regions). It also owns specialty pet food maker Hill's, which sells its products through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.
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