Microchip Technology Inc. vs PulteGroup, Inc. — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.29 (market cap $43.99B), while PulteGroup, Inc. trades at $132.77 (market cap $25.22B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. 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 | PHM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.99B | $25.22B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $142.56 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $110.11 |
Enterprise Value | $49.12B | $25.64B |
Dividend Yield | 2.25% | 0.79% |
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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 →PulteGroup Inc is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States, operating in 40 markets across 23 states. The company mainly builds single-family detached homes (85% of unit sales) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, and active-adult buyers. PulteGroup offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. The company is headquartered in Atlanta.
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