Ecolab Inc. vs Intuitive Surgical, Inc. — how do they compare? Ecolab Inc. trades at $285 (market cap $79.79B), while Intuitive Surgical, Inc. trades at $405.5 (market cap $141.75B). The key difference: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Ecolab Inc. pays a 1.03% dividend while Intuitive Surgical, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ECL | ISRG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $79.79B | $141.75B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Health |
52-Week High | $308.35 | $592.85 |
52-Week Low | $245.73 | $332.02 |
Enterprise Value | $88.57B | $136.53B |
Dividend Yield | 1.03% | — |
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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 →Intuitive Surgical develops, produces, and markets a robotic system for assisting minimally invasive surgery. It also provides the instrumentation, disposable accessories, and warranty services for the system. The company has placed nearly 7,000 da Vinci systems in hospitals worldwide, with more than 4,000 installations in the United States and a growing number in emerging markets.
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