Dollar Tree, Inc. vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Dollar Tree, Inc. trades at $127.65 (market cap $24.61B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.22 (market cap $43.99B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays a 2.25% dividend while Dollar Tree, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| DLTR | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $24.61B | $43.99B |
Sector | Health | Technology |
52-Week High | $141.21 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $85.04 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $31.20B | $49.12B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.25% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Dollar Tree operates discount stores in the U.S. and Canada, including 8,647 shops under its namesake banner and 8,016 Family Dollar units (as of the end of fiscal 2021). The eponymous chain features branded and private-label goods, generally at a $1.25 price. Around 45% of Dollar Tree stores' fiscal 2021 sales came from consumables (including food, health and beauty, and household paper and cleaning products), nearly 50% from variety items (including toys and housewares), and just over 5% from seasonal goods. Family Dollar features branded and private-label goods at prices generally ranging from $1 to $10, with over 76% of fiscal 2021 sales from consumables, 9% from seasonal/electronic items (including prepaid phones and toys), 8% from home products, and 6% from apparel and accessories.
Read more on DLTR →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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