Cigna Corp vs Colgate-Palmolive Company — how do they compare? Cigna Corp trades at $302.59 (market cap $80.55B), while Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $91.08 (market cap $74.59B). The key difference: Cigna Corp and Colgate-Palmolive Company are close in size by market cap, and Colgate-Palmolive Company pays the higher dividend (2.27%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CI | CL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $80.55B | $74.59B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $311.00 | $99.14 |
52-Week Low | $244.41 | $74.98 |
Enterprise Value | $103.65B | $81.22B |
Dividend Yield | 2.05% | 2.27% |
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Cigna primarily provides pharmacy benefit management and health insurance services. Its PBM services were greatly expanded by its 2018 merger with Express Scripts and are mostly sold to health insurance plans and employers. Its largest PBM contract is the Department of Defense. In health insurance and other benefits, Cigna mostly serves employers through self-funding arrangements, but it also operates in government programs, such as Medicare Advantage. The company operates mostly in the U.S. with 15 million medical members covered as of the end of 2020, but its services extend internationally, covering another 2 million people.
Read more on CI →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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