First Solar, Inc. vs Novartis AG — how do they compare? First Solar, Inc. trades at $211.65 (market cap $24.05B), while Novartis AG trades at $152.75 (market cap $287.66B). The key difference: Novartis AG is far larger — about 12× First Solar, Inc.'s market cap, and Novartis AG pays a 3.14% dividend while First Solar, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| FSLR | NVS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $24.05B | $287.66B |
Sector | Technology | Health |
52-Week High | $318.30 | $168.62 |
52-Week Low | $166.82 | $113.50 |
Enterprise Value | $22.21B | $327.68B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.14% |
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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 →Novartis develops and manufactures healthcare products through two segments: Innovative Medicines and Sandoz. It generates the vast majority of its revenue from Innovative Medicines segment consisting global business franchises in oncology, ophthalmology, neuroscience, immunology, respiratory, cardio-metabolic, and established medicines. The company sells its products globally, with the United States representing close to one third of total revenue.
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