McKesson Corporation vs Paychex, Inc. — how do they compare? McKesson Corporation trades at $832.45 (market cap $97.35B), while Paychex, Inc. trades at $115.19 (market cap $40.98B). The key difference: McKesson Corporation is far larger — about 2.4× Paychex, Inc.'s market cap, and Paychex, Inc. pays the higher dividend (4.13%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCK | PAYX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $97.35B | $40.98B |
Sector | Health | Industrials |
52-Week High | $995.69 | $147.99 |
52-Week Low | $659.01 | $85.57 |
Enterprise Value | $101.98B | $44.47B |
Dividend Yield | 0.39% | 4.13% |
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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 →Paychex is a leading provider of payroll, human capital management, and insurance solutions servicing small and midsize clients primarily in the United States. The company, established in 1979, services over 730,000 clients and pays over 1 in 12 U.S. private-sector workers. Alongside its traditional payroll services, Paychex offers HCM solutions such as benefits administration and time and attendance software, as well as human resources outsourcing and insurance agency services.
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