First Solar, Inc. vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? First Solar, Inc. trades at $215.08 (market cap $24.05B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.66 (market cap $46.84B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays a 2.11% dividend while First Solar, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| FSLR | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $24.05B | $46.84B |
Sector | Technology | Technology |
52-Week High | $318.30 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $166.82 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $22.21B | $52.13B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.11% |
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First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and a new factory under construction in India.
Read more on FSLR →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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