Microchip Technology Inc. vs Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.22 (market cap $44.20B), while Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated trades at $528.02 (market cap $132.79B). The key difference: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is far larger — about 3× Microchip Technology Inc.'s market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays a 2.24% dividend while Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCHP | VRTX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $44.20B | $132.79B |
Sector | Technology | Health |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $529.65 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $376.62 |
Enterprise Value | $49.32B | $126.92B |
Dividend Yield | 2.24% | — |
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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 →Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. In addition to its focus on cystic fibrosis, Vertex is diversifying its pipeline through gene-editing therapies such as CTX001 for beta-thalassemia and sickle-cell disease, small-molecule inhibitors targeting acute and chronic pain using non-opioid treatments, and small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
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