Micron Technology, Inc. vs Paychex, Inc. — how do they compare? Micron Technology, Inc. trades at $888.1 (market cap $980.90B), while Paychex, Inc. trades at $120.92 (market cap $43.14B). The key difference: Micron Technology, Inc. is far larger — about 22.7× Paychex, Inc.'s market cap, and Paychex, Inc. pays the higher dividend (3.92%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MU | PAYX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $980.90B | $43.14B |
Sector | Technology | Industrials |
52-Week High | $1.21K | $140.81 |
52-Week Low | $115.79 | $85.57 |
Enterprise Value | $961.25B | $46.63B |
Dividend Yield | 0.06% | 3.92% |
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Micron historically focused on designing and manufacturing DRAM for PCs. The firm then expanded into the NAND flash memory market. It increased its DRAM scale with the purchase of Elpida (completed in mid-2013) and Inotera (completed in December 2016). The firm's DRAM and NAND products tailored to PCs, data centers, smartphones, game consoles, automotives, and other computing devices.
Read more on MU →Paychex is a leading provider of payroll, human capital management, and insurance solutions servicing small and midsize clients primarily in the United States. The company, established in 1979, services over 730,000 clients and pays over 1 in 12 U.S. private-sector workers. Alongside its traditional payroll services, Paychex offers HCM solutions such as benefits administration and time and attendance software, as well as human resources outsourcing and insurance agency services.
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