McKesson Corporation vs Nucor Corporation — how do they compare? McKesson Corporation trades at $899.7 (market cap $105.14B), while Nucor Corporation trades at $271.95 (market cap $61.93B). The key difference: McKesson Corporation is the larger of the two by market cap, and Nucor Corporation pays the higher dividend (0.82%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCK | NUE | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $105.14B | $61.93B |
Sector | Health | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $995.69 | $274.74 |
52-Week Low | $659.01 | $131.78 |
Enterprise Value | $111.67B | $66.34B |
Dividend Yield | 0.42% | 0.82% |
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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 →Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company also produces direct reduced iron for use in its steel mills. The operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the company and others. The operating business segments are: steel mills, steel products and raw materials, the steel mills segment derives maximum revenue.
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