KLA Corp. vs Norfolk Southern Corporation — how do they compare? KLA Corp. trades at $206 (market cap $261.92B), while Norfolk Southern Corporation trades at $334 (market cap $75.15B). The key difference: KLA Corp. is far larger — about 3.5× Norfolk Southern Corporation's market cap, and Norfolk Southern Corporation pays the higher dividend (1.61%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KLAC | NSC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $261.92B | $75.15B |
Sector | Technology | Technology |
52-Week High | $301.71 | $350.66 |
52-Week Low | $84.39 | $272.35 |
Enterprise Value | $263.17B | $90.70B |
Dividend Yield | 0.46% | 1.61% |
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KLA designs and manufactures yield-management and process-monitoring diagnostic and control systems for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The systems are used to analyze the manufacturing process at various steps in a semiconductor's development. The firm's laser-scanning products are used for wafer qualification, process monitoring, and equipment monitoring. KLA also provides inspection tools and systems for optical metrology and e-beam metrology.
Read more on KLAC →Norfolk Southern Corporation is a major North American railroad company operating one of the largest freight rail networks in the eastern United States. The company transports a diverse range of commodities, including coal, intermodal containers, and various industrial products. NSC is a critical link in the nation's supply chain, providing efficient, long-haul transportation services to and from ports and industrial centers.
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