Colgate-Palmolive Company vs Illinois Tool Works Inc. — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92.31 (market cap $74.26B), while Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades at $293.28 (market cap $83.88B). The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company and Illinois Tool Works Inc. are close in size by market cap, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.34%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | ITW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $74.26B | $83.88B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Industrials |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $299.60 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $241.07 |
Enterprise Value | $80.74B | $92.73B |
Dividend Yield | 2.28% | 2.34% |
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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 →Illinois Tool Works is a diversified global manufacturer that produces specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related services. The firm operates 87 global divisions through seven distinct operating segments: automotive OEM, construction products, food equipment, specialty products, test/measurement and electronics, polymers and fluids, and welding. About half of its revenue comes from its operations in North America, with the remainder originating from international markets. ITW takes a bottom-up and decentralized approach to portfolio management, with the exception that each segment must apply its 80/20 operating process modeled on the Pareto principle.
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