Colgate-Palmolive Company vs Southwest Airlines Co — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92.31 (market cap $73.59B), while Southwest Airlines Co trades at $45.21 (market cap $22.27B). The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company is far larger — about 3.3× Southwest Airlines Co's market cap, and Colgate-Palmolive Company pays the higher dividend (2.3%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | LUV | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $73.59B | $22.27B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Industrials |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $54.80 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $29.67 |
Enterprise Value | $80.07B | $25.37B |
Dividend Yield | 2.3% | 1.58% |
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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 →Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic carrier in the United States, as measured by the number of originating passengers boarded. Southwest operates over 700 aircraft in an all-Boeing 737 fleet. Despite expanding into longer routes and business travel, the airline still specializes in short-haul leisure flights, using a point-to-point network. Southwest operates a low-cost carrier business model.
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