Medtronic PLC vs Tyson Foods, Inc. — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $82.79 (market cap $106.61B), while Tyson Foods, Inc. trades at $57.25 (market cap $20.42B). The key difference: Medtronic PLC is far larger — about 5.2× Tyson Foods, Inc.'s market cap, and Tyson Foods, Inc. pays the higher dividend (3.52%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | TSN | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $106.61B | $20.42B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $68.75 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $50.72 |
Enterprise Value | $125.36B | $28.01B |
Dividend Yield | 3.46% | 3.52% |
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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 →Tyson Foods is the largest U.S. producer of processed chicken and beef. It's also a large producer of processed pork and protein-based products under the brands Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Sara Lee, Aidells, State Fair, and Raised & Rooted, to name a few. Tyson sells 81% of its products through various U.S. channels, including retailers (47% in fiscal 2021), food service (32%), and other packaged food and industrial companies (10%). In addition, 11% of the company's revenue comes from exports to Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, China, and Japan.
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