Colgate-Palmolive Company vs Global Payments Inc — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92.31 (market cap $74.26B), while Global Payments Inc trades at $85.46 (market cap $22.79B). The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company is far larger — about 3.3× Global Payments Inc's market cap, and Colgate-Palmolive Company pays the higher dividend (2.28%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | GPN | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $74.26B | $22.79B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Industrials |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $90.01 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $62.47 |
Enterprise Value | $80.74B | $40.94B |
Dividend Yield | 2.28% | 1.16% |
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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 →Global Payments is a leading provider of payment processing and software solutions and focuses on serving small and midsize merchants. The company operates in 30 countries and generates about one fourth of its revenue from outside North America, primarily in Europe and Asia. In 2019, Global Payments merged with Total System Services in an all-stock deal that gave Total System Services shareholders 48% of the combined company's shares.
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