Colgate-Palmolive Company vs FedEx Corporation — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92.31 (market cap $73.59B), while FedEx Corporation trades at $322.43 (market cap $76.28B). The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company and FedEx Corporation are close in size by market cap, and Colgate-Palmolive Company pays the higher dividend (2.3%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | FDX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $73.59B | $76.28B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Industrials |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $338.75 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $180.51 |
Enterprise Value | $80.07B | $105.91B |
Dividend Yield | 2.3% | 1.51% |
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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.
Read more on CL →FedEx pioneered overnight delivery in 1973 and remains the world's largest express package provider. In its fiscal 2020 (ended May 2020), FedEx derived 51% of revenue from its express division, 33% from ground, and 10% from freight, its asset-based less-than-truckload shipping segment. The remainder comes from other services, including FedEx Office, which provides document production/shipping, and FedEx Logistics, which provides global forwarding. FedEx acquired Dutch parcel delivery firm TNT Express in 2016. TNT was previously the fourth-largest global parcel delivery provider.
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