MPLX LP vs Tyson Foods, Inc. — how do they compare? MPLX LP trades at $56.75 (market cap $57.97B), while Tyson Foods, Inc. trades at $57.25 (market cap $20.42B). The key difference: MPLX LP is far larger — about 2.8× Tyson Foods, Inc.'s market cap, and MPLX LP pays the higher dividend (7.54%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MPLX | TSN | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $57.97B | $20.42B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $59.17 | $68.75 |
52-Week Low | $47.80 | $50.72 |
Enterprise Value | $82.60B | $28.01B |
Dividend Yield | 7.54% | 3.52% |
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MPLX LP is a Master Limited Partnership (MLP) formed by Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC). It is a diversified, growth-oriented company primarily engaged in the gathering, processing, and transportation of natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs), as well as the transportation, storage, and distribution of crude oil and refined petroleum products. MPLX owns and operates a network of midstream energy infrastructure assets, providing essential services to the energy industry across the United States.
Read more on MPLX →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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