Ecolab Inc. vs Sirius XM Holdings Inc — how do they compare? Ecolab Inc. trades at $285 (market cap $79.79B), while Sirius XM Holdings Inc trades at $28.51 (market cap $9.70B). The key difference: Ecolab Inc. is far larger — about 8.2× Sirius XM Holdings Inc's market cap, and Sirius XM Holdings Inc pays the higher dividend (3.75%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ECL | SIRI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $79.79B | $9.70B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Media |
52-Week High | $308.35 | $32.59 |
52-Week Low | $245.73 | $19.92 |
Enterprise Value | $88.57B | $18.98B |
Dividend Yield | 1.03% | 3.75% |
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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 →SiriusXM Holdings is now composed of two businesses: SiriusXM and Pandora. SiriusXM transmits music, talk shows, sports, and news via its two satellite radio networks, primarily to consumers in vehicles who pay a subscription fee. The firm's radios come preinstalled on a wide range of light vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. The firm acquired Pandora Media in February 2019 via an all-stock transaction. Pandora is a streaming music platform that offers an ad-supported radio option and a paid on-demand service. Liberty Media owns 80% of SiriusXM, traded through its Liberty SiriusXM Group tracking stock.
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