STMicroelectronics NV vs Tidewater Inc — how do they compare? STMicroelectronics NV trades at $65.7 (market cap $55.80B), while Tidewater Inc trades at $78.18 (market cap $3.75B). The key difference: STMicroelectronics NV is far larger — about 14.9× Tidewater Inc's market cap, and STMicroelectronics NV pays a 0.58% dividend while Tidewater Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| STM | TDW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $55.80B | $3.75B |
Sector | Financials | Utilities |
52-Week High | $79.91 | $91.12 |
52-Week Low | $21.20 | $47.29 |
Enterprise Value | $54.01B | $3.85B |
Dividend Yield | 0.58% | — |
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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.
Read more on STM →Tidewater is the leading global provider of offshore support vessels (OSVs) to the energy industry. With the world's largest fleet of platform supply vessels (PSVs) and anchor handling tugs (AHTS), it provides critical logistics and marine support for offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy projects. Following a period of massive strategic consolidation, Tidewater is now focused on maximizing day rates and free cash flow in a supply-constrained market, positioning itself as a primary beneficiary of the multi-year offshore upcycle.
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