L3Harris Technologies Inc vs Viatris Inc — how do they compare? L3Harris Technologies Inc trades at $277.71 (market cap $52.27B), while Viatris Inc trades at $17.58 (market cap $19.79B). The key difference: L3Harris Technologies Inc is far larger — about 2.6× Viatris Inc's market cap, and Viatris Inc pays the higher dividend (2.83%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LHX | VTRS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $52.27B | $19.79B |
Sector | Industrials | Health |
52-Week High | $378.48 | $17.39 |
52-Week Low | $263.09 | $8.74 |
Enterprise Value | $63.03B | $32.00B |
Dividend Yield | 1.78% | 2.83% |
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L3Harris Technologies was created in 2019 from the merger of L3 Technologies and Harris, two defense contractors that provide products for the command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) market. The firm also has smaller operations serving the civil government, particularly the Federal Aviation Administration's communication infrastructure, and produces various avionics for defense and commercial aviation.
Read more on LHX →Formed by the combination of Mylan and Pfizer's Upjohn business in 2020, Viatris is one of the world's largest generic drug manufacturers, with a substantial off-patent branded drug portfolio. Its portfolio consists of more than 1,400 molecules with penetration across most of the developed world and in select emerging markets. The company's branded drug portfolio consists of off-patent blockbuster drugs that continue to generate strong sales, including Lipitor, Norvasc, Lyrica, Viagra, and EpiPen. While global competition has facilitated the commodification of small-molecule generic drugs, the company has demonstrated an edge over peers in its ability to manufacture complex generics (for example, generic Advair and Copaxone).
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