Carnival Corp vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Carnival Corp trades at $27.96 (market cap $37.98B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.22 (market cap $43.99B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.25%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CCL | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $37.98B | $43.99B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Technology |
52-Week High | $33.99 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $23.89 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $61.91B | $49.12B |
Dividend Yield | 1.62% | 2.25% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 91 ships in its fleet in October 2022, with eight of its nine brands set to be fully redeployed by the end of 2022. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America.
Read more on CCL →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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