Ecolab Inc. vs Prudential Financial Inc — how do they compare? Ecolab Inc. trades at $286.29 (market cap $79.73B), while Prudential Financial Inc trades at $122.19 (market cap $42.13B). The key difference: Ecolab Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Prudential Financial Inc pays the higher dividend (4.59%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ECL | PRU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $79.73B | $42.13B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Financials |
52-Week High | $308.35 | $123.93 |
52-Week Low | $245.73 | $92.00 |
Enterprise Value | $88.51B | $70.91B |
Dividend Yield | 1.03% | 4.59% |
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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 →Prudential Financial is a large, diversified insurance company offering annuities, life insurance, retirement plan services, and asset management products. While it operates in a number of countries, the vast majority of revenue is generated in the United States and Japan. The company's investment management business, PGIM, contributes approximately 15% of its earnings and has over $1.5 trillion in assets under management. The U.S. businesses are responsible for about 45% of earnings and can be classified into Institutional Retirement Strategies, Individual Retirement Strategies, Group Insurance, Individual Life Insurance, and Assurance IQ. Finally, the international business segment of the company contributes approximately 40% of earnings with a strong market position in Japan.
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