Lockheed Martin Corporation vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Lockheed Martin Corporation trades at $597.49 (market cap $137.96B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.22 (market cap $43.99B). The key difference: Lockheed Martin Corporation is far larger — about 3.1× Microchip Technology Inc.'s market cap, and Lockheed Martin Corporation pays the higher dividend (2.31%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LMT | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $137.96B | $43.99B |
Sector | Industrials | Technology |
52-Week High | $676.70 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $431.56 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $154.71B | $49.12B |
Dividend Yield | 2.31% | 2.25% |
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Lockheed Martin is the largest defense contractor globally and has dominated the Western market for high-end fighter aircraft since the F-35 program was awarded in 2001. Lockheed's largest segment is aeronautics, which is dominated by the massive F-35 program. Lockheed's remaining segments are rotary and mission systems, which is mainly the Sikorsky helicopter business.
Read more on LMT →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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