Nasdaq Inc vs Ralph Lauren Corp — how do they compare? Nasdaq Inc trades at $90.25 (market cap $51.96B), while Ralph Lauren Corp trades at $375.67 (market cap $22.41B). The key difference: Nasdaq Inc is far larger — about 2.3× Ralph Lauren Corp's market cap, and Nasdaq Inc pays the higher dividend (1.22%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NDAQ | RL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $51.96B | $22.41B |
Sector | Financials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $100.98 | $414.25 |
52-Week Low | $76.85 | $283.34 |
Enterprise Value | $59.02B | $23.35B |
Dividend Yield | 1.22% | 0.99% |
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Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its market-services business (about 35% of sales), the company sells and distributes market data as well as offers Nasdaq-branded indexes to asset managers and investors through its information-services segment (30%). Nasdaq's corporate-services business (20%) offers listing services and related investor relations products to publicly traded companies and through the company's market technology group (15%), Nasdaq facilitates the exchange operations of other exchanges throughout the world and provides financial compliance services.
Read more on NDAQ →Founded by designer Ralph Lauren in 1967, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle products in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its products include apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, leather goods, home products, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lauren Ralph Lauren, and Double RL. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (including department stores and specialty stores), retail (including company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
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