Paychex, Inc. vs Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. — how do they compare? Paychex, Inc. trades at $111.32 (market cap $39.82B), while Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. trades at $89.5 (market cap $13.71B). The key difference: Paychex, Inc. is far larger — about 2.9× Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s market cap, and Paychex, Inc. pays the higher dividend (4.25%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| PAYX | SWK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $39.82B | $13.71B |
Sector | Industrials | — |
52-Week High | $147.99 | $94.12 |
52-Week Low | $85.57 | $62.12 |
Enterprise Value | $43.31B | $19.88B |
Dividend Yield | 4.25% | 3.76% |
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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.
Read more on PAYX →Stanley Black & Decker Inc is a manufacturer of hand and power tools. The company operates three business segments: tools and storage, security, and industrial. Tools and storage, the largest segment by revenue, sells hand tools and power tools to professional end-users, distributors, retail consumers, and industrial customers. Security installs electronic security systems and provides electronic security services including alarm monitoring and video surveillance. Industrial sells engineered fastening products such as stud-welding systems, blind inserts and tools, and engineered plastic and mechanical fasteners. The largest end market is the United States of America.
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