Freeport-McMoRan Inc vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Freeport-McMoRan Inc trades at $69.2 (market cap $98.71B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.02 (market cap $44.20B). The key difference: Freeport-McMoRan Inc is far larger — about 2.2× Microchip Technology Inc.'s market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.24%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| FCX | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $98.71B | $44.20B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Technology |
52-Week High | $71.73 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $35.34 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $104.99B | $49.32B |
Dividend Yield | 0.85% | 2.24% |
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Freeport-McMoRan Inc is an international mining company. It operates geographically diverse assets with proven and probable mineral reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum. The company's portfolio of assets includes the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia
Read more on FCX →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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