Medtronic PLC vs ResMed Inc. — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $82.79 (market cap $106.61B), while ResMed Inc. trades at $196 (market cap $28.81B). The key difference: Medtronic PLC is far larger — about 3.7× ResMed Inc.'s market cap, and Medtronic PLC pays the higher dividend (3.46%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | RMD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $106.61B | $28.81B |
Sector | Health | Health |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $293.73 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $182.82 |
Enterprise Value | $125.36B | $27.99B |
Dividend Yield | 3.46% | 1.21% |
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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 →ResMed is one of the largest respiratory care device companies globally, primarily developing and supplying flow generators, masks and accessories for the treatment of sleep apnea. Increasing diagnosis of sleep apnea combined with ageing populations and increasing prevalence of obesity is resulting in a structurally growing market. The company earns roughly two thirds of its revenue in the Americas and the balance across other regions dominated by Europe, Japan and Australia. Recent developments and acquisitions have focused on digital health as ResMed is aiming to differentiate itself through the provision of clinical data for use by the patient, medical care advisor and payer in the out-of-hospital setting.
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