Illinois Tool Works Inc. vs Prudential PLC — how do they compare? Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades at $293.28 (market cap $83.49B), while Prudential PLC trades at $27.78 (market cap $34.02B). The key difference: Illinois Tool Works Inc. is far larger — about 2.5× Prudential PLC's market cap, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.35%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ITW | PUK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $83.49B | $34.02B |
Sector | Industrials | Financials |
52-Week High | $299.60 | $33.61 |
52-Week Low | $241.07 | $24.98 |
Enterprise Value | $92.34B | $35.46B |
Dividend Yield | 2.35% | 1.94% |
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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 →Prudential is an Asia and Africa health and life insurance business and is focused on long-term savings. The business is increasingly focusing on digital offerings and creating strong brand equity and relationships with customers of its products through these.
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