Lam Research Corporation vs McCormick & Company, Incorporated — how do they compare? Lam Research Corporation trades at $320.54 (market cap $389.67B), while McCormick & Company, Incorporated trades at $53 (market cap $14.22B). The key difference: Lam Research Corporation is far larger — about 27.4× McCormick & Company, Incorporated's market cap, and McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays the higher dividend (3.63%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LRCX | MKC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $389.67B | $14.22B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $433.33 | $72.26 |
52-Week Low | $97.03 | $45.60 |
Enterprise Value | $387.83B | $18.82B |
Dividend Yield | 0.33% | 3.63% |
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Lam Research manufactures equipment used to fabricate semiconductors. The firm is focused on the etching, deposition, and clean markets, which are key steps in the semiconductor manufacturing process, especially for 3D NAND flash storage, advanced DRAM, and leading-edge logic/foundry chipmakers. Lam's flagship Kiyo, Vector, and Sabre products are sold in all major geographies to key customers such as Samsung Electronics, Micron, Intel, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.
Read more on LRCX →In its 130-year history, McCormick has grown to become the leading global manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings. Beyond end consumers, McCormick's customer base also includes top quick-service restaurants, retail grocery chains, and other packaged food and beverage manufacturers, with about 30% of sales generated beyond its home turf to include 150 other countries and territories. In addition to its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Old Bay, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Frank's RedHot, French's, and the recently acquired Cholula brand.
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