Microchip Technology Inc. vs Nutrien Ltd — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $83.3 (market cap $43.72B), while Nutrien Ltd trades at $66.8 (market cap $31.67B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Nutrien Ltd pays the higher dividend (3.3%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCHP | NTR | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.72B | $31.67B |
Sector | Technology | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $83.94 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $53.64 |
Enterprise Value | $49.01B | $44.84B |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | 3.3% |
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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 →Created in 2018 as a result of the merger between PotashCorp and Agrium, Nutrien is the world's largest fertilizer producer by capacity. Nutrien produces the three main crop nutrients--nitrogen, potash, and phosphate--although its main focus is potash, where it is the global leader in installed capacity with roughly 20% share. The company is also the largest agricultural retailer in the United States, selling fertilizers, crop chemicals, seeds, and services directly to farm customers through its brick-and-mortar stores and online platforms.
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