Ecolab Inc. vs Tyson Foods, Inc. — how do they compare? Ecolab Inc. trades at $285 (market cap $79.79B), while Tyson Foods, Inc. trades at $56.25 (market cap $19.85B). The key difference: Ecolab Inc. is far larger — about 4× Tyson Foods, Inc.'s market cap, and Tyson Foods, Inc. pays the higher dividend (3.62%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ECL | TSN | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $79.79B | $19.85B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $308.35 | $68.75 |
52-Week Low | $245.73 | $50.72 |
Enterprise Value | $88.57B | $27.12B |
Dividend Yield | 1.03% | 3.62% |
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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 →Tyson Foods is the largest U.S. producer of processed chicken and beef. It's also a large producer of processed pork and protein-based products under the brands Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Sara Lee, Aidells, State Fair, and Raised & Rooted, to name a few. Tyson sells 81% of its products through various U.S. channels, including retailers (47% in fiscal 2021), food service (32%), and other packaged food and industrial companies (10%). In addition, 11% of the company's revenue comes from exports to Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, China, and Japan.
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