ConocoPhillips vs Ecolab Inc. — how do they compare? ConocoPhillips trades at $111.9 (market cap $137.48B), while Ecolab Inc. trades at $269.19 (market cap $76.51B). The key difference: ConocoPhillips is the larger of the two by market cap, and ConocoPhillips pays the higher dividend (2.98%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| COP | ECL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $137.48B | $76.51B |
Sector | Energy | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $133.80 | $308.35 |
52-Week Low | $85.66 | $245.73 |
Enterprise Value | $154.45B | $85.26B |
Dividend Yield | 2.98% | 1.07% |
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ConocoPhillips is a U.S.-based independent exploration and production firm. In 2021, it produced 1.0 million barrels per day of oil and natural gas liquids and 3.2 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas, primarily from Alaska and the Lower 48 in the United States and Norway in Europe and several countries in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Proven reserves at year-end 2021 were 6.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent.
Read more on COP →Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. The company has a strong hold on the U.S. market and is looking to increase its profitability abroad. Additionally, Ecolab serves customers in water, manufacturing, and life sciences end markets, selling customized solutions.
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