Medtronic PLC vs Nucor Corporation — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $82.79 (market cap $106.61B), while Nucor Corporation trades at $230.8 (market cap $52.55B). The key difference: Medtronic PLC is far larger — about 2× Nucor Corporation's market cap, and Medtronic PLC pays the higher dividend (3.46%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | NUE | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $106.61B | $52.55B |
Sector | Health | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $266.35 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $131.78 |
Enterprise Value | $125.36B | $57.19B |
Dividend Yield | 3.46% | 0.97% |
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One of the largest medical device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, heart valves, stents, insulin pumps, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, and surgical tools. The company markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States and overseas. Foreign sales account for almost 50% of the company's total sales.
Read more on MDT →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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