Deere & Company vs Lam Research Corporation — how do they compare? Deere & Company trades at $618 (market cap $166.81B), while Lam Research Corporation trades at $325.57 (market cap $389.67B). The key difference: Lam Research Corporation is far larger — about 2.3× Deere & Company's market cap, and Deere & Company pays the higher dividend (1.05%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| DE | LRCX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $166.81B | $389.67B |
Sector | Industrials | Technology |
52-Week High | $662.49 | $433.33 |
52-Week Low | $439.11 | $97.03 |
Enterprise Value | $221.63B | $387.83B |
Dividend Yield | 1.05% | 0.33% |
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Deere is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment, producing some of the most recognizable machines in the heavy machinery industry. The company is divided into four reportable segments: production and precision agriculture, small agriculture and turf, construction and forestry, and John Deere Capital. Its products are available through an extensive dealer network, which includes over 1,900 dealer locations in North America and approximately 3,700 locations globally. John Deere Capital provides retail financing for machinery to its customers, in addition to wholesale financing for dealers, which increases the likelihood of Deere product sales.
Read more on DE →Lam Research manufactures equipment used to fabricate semiconductors. The firm is focused on the etching, deposition, and clean markets, which are key steps in the semiconductor manufacturing process, especially for 3D NAND flash storage, advanced DRAM, and leading-edge logic/foundry chipmakers. Lam's flagship Kiyo, Vector, and Sabre products are sold in all major geographies to key customers such as Samsung Electronics, Micron, Intel, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.
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