Micron Technology, Inc. vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? Micron Technology, Inc. trades at $979.4 (market cap $977.44B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B). The key difference: Micron Technology, Inc. is far larger — about 37.2× Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s market cap, and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. pays the higher dividend (1.36%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MU | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $977.44B | $26.30B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $1.21K | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $104.88 | $168.64 |
Enterprise Value | $957.80B | $27.14B |
Dividend Yield | 0.06% | 1.36% |
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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 →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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