Canadian National Railway Co. vs McCormick & Company, Incorporated — how do they compare? Canadian National Railway Co. trades at $126.3 (market cap $76.28B), while McCormick & Company, Incorporated trades at $52.73 (market cap $14.22B). The key difference: Canadian National Railway Co. is far larger — about 5.4× McCormick & Company, Incorporated's market cap, and McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays the higher dividend (3.63%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CNI | MKC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $76.28B | $14.22B |
Sector | Industrials | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $130.58 | $72.26 |
52-Week Low | $90.91 | $45.60 |
Enterprise Value | $92.31B | $18.82B |
Dividend Yield | 2.06% | 3.63% |
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Canadian National's railway spans Canada from coast to coast and extends through Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico. In 2019, CN delivered almost 6 million carloads over its 19,600 miles of track. CN generated roughly CAD 14 billion in total revenue by hauling intermodal containers (25% of consolidated revenue), petroleum and chemicals (21%), grain and fertilizers (16%), forest products (12%), metals and mining (11%), automotive shipments (6%), and coal (4%). Other items constitute the remaining revenue.
Read more on CNI →In its 130-year history, McCormick has grown to become the leading global manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings. Beyond end consumers, McCormick's customer base also includes top quick-service restaurants, retail grocery chains, and other packaged food and beverage manufacturers, with about 30% of sales generated beyond its home turf to include 150 other countries and territories. In addition to its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Old Bay, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Frank's RedHot, French's, and the recently acquired Cholula brand.
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