Eaton Corporation plc vs Genuine Parts Company — how do they compare? Eaton Corporation plc trades at $465.4 (market cap $172.82B), while Genuine Parts Company trades at $135.1 (market cap $18.62B). The key difference: Eaton Corporation plc is far larger — about 9.3× Genuine Parts Company's market cap, and Genuine Parts Company pays the higher dividend (3.15%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ETN | GPC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $172.82B | $18.62B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $459.29 | $149.26 |
52-Week Low | $315.82 | $92.47 |
Enterprise Value | $193.45B | $24.72B |
Dividend Yield | 0.99% | 3.15% |
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Eaton is a global power management company providing energy-efficient solutions for electrical, aerospace, and industrial sectors. It focuses on improving sustainability through intelligent power technology.
Read more on ETN →Genuine Parts sells automotive parts (about two thirds of net sales) and industrial components. The company sells vehicle parts to commercial and retail customers through roughly 9,700 stores worldwide, most of which are independently owned. Its industrial unit, primarily operating under the Motion Industries banner in the United States, supplies bearings, power transmission, industrial automation, hydraulic, and pneumatic components to maintenance, repair, and OEM clients.
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