Davita Inc vs Verizon Communications Inc — how do they compare? Davita Inc trades at $179.02 (market cap $11.38B), while Verizon Communications Inc trades at $47.13 (market cap $196.40B). The key difference: Verizon Communications Inc is far larger — about 17.3× Davita Inc's market cap, and Verizon Communications Inc pays a 5.99% dividend while Davita Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| DVA | VZ | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $11.38B | $196.40B |
Sector | Health | Media |
52-Week High | $240.96 | $51.38 |
52-Week Low | $103.87 | $38.40 |
Enterprise Value | $24.10B | $383.10B |
Volume | — | 22,584,735 |
Dividend Yield | — | 5.99% |
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DaVita is the largest provider of dialysis services in the United States, boasting market share that eclipses 35% when measured by both patients and clinics. The firm operates over 3,100 facilities worldwide, mostly in the U.S., and treats over 240,000 patients globally each year. Government payers dominate U.S. dialysis reimbursement. DaVita receives approximately 69% of U.S. sales at government (primarily Medicare) reimbursement rates, with the remaining 31% coming from commercial insurers. However, while commercial insurers represented only about 10% of the U.S. patients treated, they represent nearly all of the profits generated by DaVita in the U.S. dialysis business.
Read more on DVA →Verizon Communications Inc. is an integrated telecommunications company that provides wire line voice and data services, wireless services, Internet services, and published directory information. The Company also provides network services for the federal government including business phone lines, data services, telecommunications equipment, and payphones.
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