McCormick & Company, Incorporated vs Global X Defense Tech ETF — how do they compare? McCormick & Company, Incorporated trades at $52.01 (market cap $14.04B), while Global X Defense Tech ETF trades at $60.14. The key difference: McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays a 3.68% dividend while Global X Defense Tech ETF pays none, and McCormick & Company, Incorporated is trading nearer its 52-week high, Global X Defense Tech ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MKC | SHLD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $14.04B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $72.81 | $78.02 |
52-Week Low | $45.60 | $58.20 |
Enterprise Value | $18.65B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.68% | — |
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In its 130-year history, McCormick has grown to become the leading global manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings. Beyond end consumers, McCormick's customer base also includes top quick-service restaurants, retail grocery chains, and other packaged food and beverage manufacturers, with about 30% of sales generated beyond its home turf to include 150 other countries and territories. In addition to its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Old Bay, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Frank's RedHot, French's, and the recently acquired Cholula brand.
Read more on MKC →SHLD tracks the Global X Defense Tech Index, targeting companies that lead the technological transformation of the defense sector. It focuses on pure-play innovators in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced military systems, excluding traditional commercial aerospace to maintain a high level of thematic purity.
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