Microchip Technology Inc. vs Northrop Grumman Corporation — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.18 (market cap $43.99B), while Northrop Grumman Corporation trades at $575.54 (market cap $81.78B). The key difference: Northrop Grumman Corporation is the larger of the two by market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.25%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCHP | NOC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.99B | $81.78B |
Sector | Technology | Industrials |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $768.02 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $496.02 |
Enterprise Value | $49.12B | $95.77B |
Dividend Yield | 2.25% | 1.63% |
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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.
Read more on MCHP →Northrop Grumman is a defense contractor that is diversified across short-cycle and long-cycle businesses. The firm's segments include aeronautics, mission systems, defense services, and space systems. The company's aerospace segment creates the fuselage for the massive F-35 program and produces various piloted and autonomous flight systems. Mission systems creates a variety of sensors and processors for defense hardware. The defense systems segment is a long-range missile manufacturer. Finally, the company's space systems segment produces various space structures, sensors, and satellites.
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