Lennar Corporation vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Lennar Corporation trades at $81.85 (market cap $19.92B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $83.45 (market cap $43.72B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is far larger — about 2.2× Lennar Corporation's market cap, and Lennar Corporation pays the higher dividend (2.41%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LEN | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $19.92B | $43.72B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Technology |
52-Week High | $142.40 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $82.30 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $23.80B | $49.01B |
Dividend Yield | 2.41% | 2.26% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Lennar is the second-largest public homebuilder in the United States. The company's homebuilding operations target first-time, move-up, and active adult homebuyers mainly under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's financial-services segment provides mortgage financing and related services to its homebuyers. Miami-based Lennar is also involved in multifamily construction and has invested in numerous housing-related technology startups.
Read more on LEN →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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