Medtronic PLC vs STMicroelectronics NV — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $90.5 (market cap $116.07B), while STMicroelectronics NV trades at $55.9 (market cap $49.21B). The key difference: Medtronic PLC is far larger — about 2.4× STMicroelectronics NV's market cap, and Medtronic PLC pays the higher dividend (3.18%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | STM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $116.07B | $49.21B |
Sector | Health | Financials |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $79.91 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $21.20 |
Enterprise Value | $134.82B | $47.21B |
Dividend Yield | 3.18% | 0.65% |
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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 →A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconductors in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicro is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. STMicro is an especially prominent chip supplier into the industrial and automotive industries.
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