Micron Technology, Inc. vs Packaging Corporation of America — how do they compare? Micron Technology, Inc. trades at $984.5 (market cap $977.44B), while Packaging Corporation of America trades at $228.04 (market cap $20.77B). The key difference: Micron Technology, Inc. is far larger — about 47.1× Packaging Corporation of America's market cap, and Packaging Corporation of America pays the higher dividend (2.57%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MU | PKG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $977.44B | $20.77B |
Sector | Technology | Technology |
52-Week High | $1.21K | $246.31 |
52-Week Low | $104.88 | $191.41 |
Enterprise Value | $957.80B | $24.59B |
Dividend Yield | 0.06% | 2.57% |
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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 →Packaging Corporation of America is a leading producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in North America. The company also produces white papers, which include printing and writing papers. PKG operates as an integrated manufacturer, with a strong focus on high-quality and sustainable packaging solutions for e-commerce, food and beverage, and other industrial and consumer markets.
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