Nutrien Ltd vs Paychex, Inc. — how do they compare? Nutrien Ltd trades at $66.8 (market cap $31.67B), while Paychex, Inc. trades at $115.19 (market cap $40.98B). The key difference: Paychex, Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Paychex, Inc. pays the higher dividend (4.13%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NTR | PAYX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $31.67B | $40.98B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Industrials |
52-Week High | $83.94 | $147.99 |
52-Week Low | $53.64 | $85.57 |
Enterprise Value | $44.84B | $44.47B |
Dividend Yield | 3.3% | 4.13% |
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Created in 2018 as a result of the merger between PotashCorp and Agrium, Nutrien is the world's largest fertilizer producer by capacity. Nutrien produces the three main crop nutrients--nitrogen, potash, and phosphate--although its main focus is potash, where it is the global leader in installed capacity with roughly 20% share. The company is also the largest agricultural retailer in the United States, selling fertilizers, crop chemicals, seeds, and services directly to farm customers through its brick-and-mortar stores and online platforms.
Read more on NTR →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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