Unilever plc vs Western Alliance Bancorporation — how do they compare? Unilever plc trades at $62.18 (market cap $131.86B), while Western Alliance Bancorporation trades at $79.8 (market cap $8.84B). The key difference: Unilever plc is far larger — about 14.9× Western Alliance Bancorporation's market cap, and Unilever plc pays the higher dividend (3.68%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| UL | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $131.86B | $8.84B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $74.59 | $96.08 |
52-Week Low | $55.05 | $66.70 |
Enterprise Value | $157.31B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.68% | 2.07% |
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Unilever is a diversified personal product (42% of 2021 sales by value), home care (20%), and packaged food (38%) company. Its brands include Knorr soups and sauces, Hellmann's mayonnaise, Lipton teas, Axe and Dove skin products, and the TRESemme haircare brand. The firm has been acquisitive in recent years
Read more on UL →Western Alliance Bancorporation is a top-performing bank holding company that operates a dual business model: high-touch regional banking and specialized national business lines. It serves niche industries—including technology, life sciences, and homeowners associations—providing sophisticated commercial lending and treasury solutions that bridge the gap between regional service and national scale.
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