Colgate-Palmolive Company vs Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92.3 (market cap $73.59B), while Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. trades at $191.01 (market cap $91.27B). The key difference: Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. 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 | MRSH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $73.59B | $91.27B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $211.21 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $157.32 |
Enterprise Value | $80.07B | $111.95B |
Dividend Yield | 2.3% | 2.07% |
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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 →Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc is a professional services firm that provides advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and human capital. The company operates through two main segments: risk and insurance services and consulting. In risk and insurance services, the firm offers services via Marsh (an insurance broker) and Guy Carpenter (a risk and reinsurance specialist). The consulting division comprises Mercer (a provider of human resource services) and Oliver Wyman (management and economic consultancy).
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