Medtronic PLC vs Paychex, Inc. — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $90.25 (market cap $116.07B), while Paychex, Inc. trades at $120.92 (market cap $43.14B). The key difference: Medtronic PLC is far larger — about 2.7× Paychex, Inc.'s market cap, and Paychex, Inc. pays the higher dividend (3.92%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | PAYX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $116.07B | $43.14B |
Sector | Health | Industrials |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $140.81 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $85.57 |
Enterprise Value | $134.82B | $46.63B |
Dividend Yield | 3.18% | 3.92% |
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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 →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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