Colgate-Palmolive Company vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92 (market cap $73.59B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.5 (market cap $43.99B). The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company is the larger of the two by market cap, and Colgate-Palmolive Company pays the higher dividend (2.3%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $73.59B | $43.99B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Technology |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $80.07B | $49.12B |
Dividend Yield | 2.3% | 2.25% |
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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 →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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