Novartis AG vs VF Corp — how do they compare? Novartis AG trades at $153.88 (market cap $290.25B), while VF Corp trades at $16.88 (market cap $6.62B). The key difference: Novartis AG is far larger — about 43.8× VF Corp's market cap, and Novartis AG pays the higher dividend (3.17%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NVS | VFC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $290.25B | $6.62B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $168.62 | $21.55 |
52-Week Low | $113.50 | $11.66 |
Enterprise Value | $330.27B | $10.77B |
Dividend Yield | 3.17% | 2.13% |
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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 →VF designs, produces, and distributes branded apparel and accessories. Its largest apparel categories include action sports, outdoor, and workwear. Its portfolio of about a dozen brands includes Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Supreme, and Dickies. VF markets its products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through wholesale sales to retailers, e-commerce, and branded stores owned by the company and partners. The company has grown through multiple acquisitions and traces its roots to 1899.
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