Microchip Technology Inc. vs United Parcel Service Inc — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $83.3 (market cap $43.72B), while United Parcel Service Inc trades at $116.23 (market cap $96.18B). The key difference: United Parcel Service Inc is far larger — about 2.2× Microchip Technology Inc.'s market cap, and United Parcel Service Inc pays the higher dividend (5.8%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCHP | UPS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.72B | $96.18B |
Sector | Technology | Industrials |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $120.00 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $82.58 |
Enterprise Value | $49.01B | $119.04B |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | 5.8% |
Volume | — | 2,288,643 |
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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 →United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) delivers packages and documents throughout the United States and in other countries and territories. The Company also provides global supply chain services and less-than-truckload transportation, primarily in the US UPS's business consists of integrated air and ground pick-up and delivery network
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