McKesson Corporation vs Norfolk Southern Corporation — how do they compare? McKesson Corporation trades at $899.7 (market cap $105.14B), while Norfolk Southern Corporation trades at $334 (market cap $75.15B). The key difference: McKesson Corporation is the larger of the two by market cap, and Norfolk Southern Corporation pays the higher dividend (1.61%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCK | NSC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $105.14B | $75.15B |
Sector | Health | Technology |
52-Week High | $995.69 | $350.66 |
52-Week Low | $659.01 | $272.35 |
Enterprise Value | $111.67B | $90.70B |
Dividend Yield | 0.42% | 1.61% |
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McKesson is a leading wholesaler of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospitals networks, and healthcare providers. Along with AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal Health, the three account for well over 90% of the U.S. pharmaceutical wholesale industry. McKesson is currently divesting from its pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution in Europe and Canada in order to redeploy capital to strategic growth areas in the U.S. (oncology network and ecosystem, and biopharma services). Additionally, the company supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities and provides a variety of technology solutions for pharmacies.
Read more on MCK →Norfolk Southern Corporation is a major North American railroad company operating one of the largest freight rail networks in the eastern United States. The company transports a diverse range of commodities, including coal, intermodal containers, and various industrial products. NSC is a critical link in the nation's supply chain, providing efficient, long-haul transportation services to and from ports and industrial centers.
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