Ecolab Inc. vs Corning Incorporated — how do they compare? Ecolab Inc. trades at $286.29 (market cap $79.79B), while Corning Incorporated trades at $164.25 (market cap $137.12B). The key difference: Corning Incorporated is the larger of the two by market cap, and Ecolab Inc. pays the higher dividend (1.03%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ECL | GLW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $79.79B | $137.12B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Technology |
52-Week High | $308.35 | $255.79 |
52-Week Low | $245.73 | $64.52 |
Enterprise Value | $88.57B | $144.00B |
Dividend Yield | 1.03% | 0.7% |
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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.
Read more on ECL →Corning Inc is a leader in materials science, specializing in the production of glass, ceramics and optical fiber. The firm supplies its products for a wide range of applications, from flat-panel displays in televisions to gasoline particulate filters in automobiles to optical fiber for broadband access, with a leading share in many of its end markets.
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