Medtronic PLC vs SkyWest Inc — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $90.48 (market cap $116.07B), while SkyWest Inc trades at $108.98 (market cap $4.19B). The key difference: Medtronic PLC is far larger — about 27.7× SkyWest Inc's market cap, and Medtronic PLC pays a 3.18% dividend while SkyWest Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | SKYW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $116.07B | $4.19B |
Sector | Health | Technology |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $123.72 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $78.40 |
Enterprise Value | $134.82B | $5.97B |
Dividend Yield | 3.18% | — |
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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 →SkyWest, Inc. is a major North American regional airline company, operating primarily through its subsidiary, SkyWest Airlines. The company provides regional airline service to various large airlines under contract, including United Airlines (as United Express), Delta Air Lines (as Delta Connection), American Airlines (as American Eagle), and Alaska Airlines (as Alaska SkyWest). SKYW's primary business is providing essential flight services, connecting smaller cities to major airline hubs across the United States.
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