Rockwell Automation vs BlackRock TCP Capital Corp — how do they compare? Rockwell Automation trades at $466.2 (market cap $51.04B), while BlackRock TCP Capital Corp trades at $3.24 (market cap $270.17M). The key difference: Rockwell Automation is far larger — about 188.9× BlackRock TCP Capital Corp's market cap, and BlackRock TCP Capital Corp pays the higher dividend (26.09%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ROK | TCPC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $51.04B | $270.17M |
Sector | Industrials | Financials |
52-Week High | $495.08 | $7.64 |
52-Week Low | $328.67 | $3.14 |
Enterprise Value | $54.67B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.2% | 26.09% |
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Rockwell Automation is a pure-play automation competitor that is the successor entity to Rockwell International, which spun off its former Rockwell Collins avionics segment in 2001. As of fiscal 2021, the firm operates through three segments--intelligent devices, software and control, and lifecycle services. Intelligent devices contains its drives, sensors, and industrial components, software and control contains its information and network and security software, while lifecycle services contains its consulting and maintenance services as well as its Sensia JV with Schlumberger.
Read more on ROK →BlackRock TCP Capital Corp is a finance company specializing in middle-market lending. It aims for high returns through income and capital appreciation while prioritizing principal protection. The company invests in debt securities and earns revenue from interest payments, fees, and some equity appreciation.
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