Colgate-Palmolive Company vs Raymond James Financial, Inc. — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92.31 (market cap $74.26B), while Raymond James Financial, Inc. trades at $180.02 (market cap $33.96B). The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company is far larger — about 2.2× Raymond James Financial, Inc.'s market cap, and Colgate-Palmolive Company pays the higher dividend (2.28%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | RJF | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $74.26B | $33.96B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $180.55 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $140.89 |
Enterprise Value | $80.74B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.28% | 1.22% |
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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 →Raymond James Financial is a financial holding company whose major operations include wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and commercial banking. The company has more than 14,000 employees and supports more than 5,000 independent contractor financial advisors across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Approximately 90% of the company's revenue is from the U.S. and 70% is from the company's wealth-management segment.
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