Rockwell Automation vs Waste Management, Inc. — how do they compare? Rockwell Automation trades at $448.94 (market cap $49.64B), while Waste Management, Inc. trades at $225.9 (market cap $90.68B). The key difference: Waste Management, Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Waste Management, Inc. pays the higher dividend (1.56%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ROK | WM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $49.64B | $90.68B |
Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
52-Week High | $495.08 | $246.51 |
52-Week Low | $333.75 | $196.77 |
Enterprise Value | $52.77B | $113.47B |
Dividend Yield | 1.23% | 1.56% |
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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 →Waste Management ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating approximately 260 active landfills and about 340 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
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