Medtronic PLC vs Wheaton Precious Metals Corp — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $90.5 (market cap $116.07B), while Wheaton Precious Metals Corp trades at $136.29 (market cap $60.94B). The key difference: Medtronic PLC is the larger of the two by market cap, and Medtronic PLC pays the higher dividend (3.18%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | WPM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $116.07B | $60.94B |
Sector | Health | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $165.72 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $91.02 |
Enterprise Value | $134.82B | $62.82B |
Dividend Yield | 3.18% | 0.58% |
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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 →Wheaton Precious Metals Corp is a precious metal streaming company. The company has entered into over 20 long-term purchase agreements with 17 different mining companies, for the purchase of precious metals and cobalt. It has streaming agreements covering approximately 19 operating mines and 9 development stage projects. The company's projects include Vale's Salobo mine and silver streams on Glencore's Antamina mine and Goldcorp's Penasquito mine.
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