Microchip Technology Inc. vs Rockwell Automation — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.22 (market cap $43.99B), while Rockwell Automation trades at $447.95 (market cap $49.64B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. and Rockwell Automation are close in size by market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.25%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCHP | ROK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.99B | $49.64B |
Sector | Technology | Industrials |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $495.08 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $333.75 |
Enterprise Value | $49.12B | $52.77B |
Dividend Yield | 2.25% | 1.23% |
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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 →Rockwell Automation is a pure-play automation competitor that is the successor entity to Rockwell International, which spun off its former Rockwell Collins avionics segment in 2001. As of fiscal 2021, the firm operates through three segments--intelligent devices, software and control, and lifecycle services. Intelligent devices contains its drives, sensors, and industrial components, software and control contains its information and network and security software, while lifecycle services contains its consulting and maintenance services as well as its Sensia JV with Schlumberger.
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