Illinois Tool Works Inc. vs Liberty Global Ltd Class C — how do they compare? Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades at $293.7 (market cap $83.49B), while Liberty Global Ltd Class C trades at $9.98 (market cap $3.48B). The key difference: Illinois Tool Works Inc. is far larger — about 24× Liberty Global Ltd Class C's market cap, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. pays a 2.35% dividend while Liberty Global Ltd Class C pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ITW | LBTYK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $83.49B | $3.48B |
Sector | Industrials | Technology |
52-Week High | $299.60 | $12.67 |
52-Week Low | $241.07 | $9.59 |
Enterprise Value | $92.34B | $10.13B |
Dividend Yield | 2.35% | — |
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Illinois Tool Works is a diversified global manufacturer that produces specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related services. The firm operates 87 global divisions through seven distinct operating segments: automotive OEM, construction products, food equipment, specialty products, test/measurement and electronics, polymers and fluids, and welding. About half of its revenue comes from its operations in North America, with the remainder originating from international markets. ITW takes a bottom-up and decentralized approach to portfolio management, with the exception that each segment must apply its 80/20 operating process modeled on the Pareto principle.
Read more on ITW →Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video, and mobile communications. It operates large-scale fiber and 5G networks across Europe, providing essential digital services to millions of customers.
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