Novartis AG vs Unilever plc — how do they compare? Novartis AG trades at $153.88 (market cap $290.25B), while Unilever plc trades at $62.18 (market cap $131.86B). The key difference: Novartis AG is far larger — about 2.2× Unilever plc's market cap, and Unilever plc pays the higher dividend (3.68%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NVS | UL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $290.25B | $131.86B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $168.62 | $74.59 |
52-Week Low | $113.50 | $55.05 |
Enterprise Value | $330.27B | $157.31B |
Dividend Yield | 3.17% | 3.68% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Novartis develops and manufactures healthcare products through two segments: Innovative Medicines and Sandoz. It generates the vast majority of its revenue from Innovative Medicines segment consisting global business franchises in oncology, ophthalmology, neuroscience, immunology, respiratory, cardio-metabolic, and established medicines. The company sells its products globally, with the United States representing close to one third of total revenue.
Read more on NVS →Unilever is a diversified personal product (42% of 2021 sales by value), home care (20%), and packaged food (38%) company. Its brands include Knorr soups and sauces, Hellmann's mayonnaise, Lipton teas, Axe and Dove skin products, and the TRESemme haircare brand. The firm has been acquisitive in recent years
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