LyondellBasell Industries NV vs Western Union Co — how do they compare? LyondellBasell Industries NV trades at $63.73 (market cap $20.67B), while Western Union Co trades at $7.07 (market cap $2.20B). The key difference: LyondellBasell Industries NV is far larger — about 9.4× Western Union Co's market cap, and Western Union Co pays the higher dividend (13.33%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LYB | WU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $20.67B | $2.20B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Technology |
52-Week High | $82.38 | $10.28 |
52-Week Low | $42.28 | $6.36 |
Enterprise Value | $32.26B | $2.10B |
Dividend Yield | 6.44% | 13.33% |
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LyondellBasell Industries NV is a petrochemical producer with operations in the U.S. and Europe. It operates in six segments: Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas (O&P-Americas), Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International (O&P-EAI), Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D), Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS), Refining and Technology. The company is a major producer of polyethylene, the world's largest producer of polypropylene, and the second- largest producer of propylene oxide. Its chemicals are used in various consumer and industrial end products. Substantially, all of the company's revenue is derived from product sales.
Read more on LYB →Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of about 500,000 outside agents. It is the largest money transfer company in the world and one of only a few companies with a truly global agent network.
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