Palo Alto Networks Inc vs STMicroelectronics NV — how do they compare? Palo Alto Networks Inc trades at $335.38 (market cap $278.85B), while STMicroelectronics NV trades at $67.66 (market cap $58.30B). The key difference: Palo Alto Networks Inc is far larger — about 4.8× STMicroelectronics NV's market cap, and STMicroelectronics NV pays a 0.55% dividend while Palo Alto Networks Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| PANW | STM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $278.85B | $58.30B |
Sector | Technology | Financials |
52-Week High | $358.68 | $79.91 |
52-Week Low | $141.67 | $21.20 |
Enterprise Value | $277.81B | $56.51B |
Dividend Yield | — | 0.55% |
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Palo Alto Networks is a pure-play cybersecurity vendor that sells security appliances, subscriptions, and support into enterprises, government entities, and service providers. The company's product portfolio includes firewall appliances, virtual firewalls, endpoint protection, cloud security, and cybersecurity analytics. The Santa Clara, California, firm was established in 2005 and sells its products worldwide.
Read more on PANW →A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconductors in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicro is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. STMicro is an especially prominent chip supplier into the industrial and automotive industries.
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