Centene Corp vs Kimberly Clark Corp — how do they compare? Centene Corp trades at $65.13 (market cap $32.05B), while Kimberly Clark Corp trades at $108.57 (market cap $36.11B). The key difference: Centene Corp and Kimberly Clark Corp are close in size by market cap, and Kimberly Clark Corp pays a 4.72% dividend while Centene Corp pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CNC | KMB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $32.05B | $36.11B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $68.72 | $134.81 |
52-Week Low | $26.17 | $93.05 |
Enterprise Value | $21.10B | $41.67B |
Dividend Yield | — | 4.72% |
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Centene is a managed-care organization focused on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 22 million medical members as of September 2021, mostly in Medicaid (68% of membership), the individual exchanges (10%), Medicare Advantage (6%), and the balance in Tricare (West region), correctional facility, and international plans. The company also serves 4 million users through the Medicare Part D pharmaceutical program.
Read more on CNC →With around half of sales from personal care and another third from tissue products, Kimberly-Clark sits as a leading manufacturer of tissue and hygiene realm. Its brand mix includes Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, and Cottonelle. The firm also operates K-C Professional, which partners with businesses to provide safety and sanitary products for the workplace. Kimberly-Clark generates just over of half its sales in North America and more than 10% in Europe, with the rest primarily concentrated in Asia and Latin America.
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