Archer-Daniels-Midland Co vs Alliant Energy Corporation — how do they compare? Archer-Daniels-Midland Co trades at $80.75 (market cap $38.78B), while Alliant Energy Corporation trades at $68.76 (market cap $17.78B). The key difference: Archer-Daniels-Midland Co is far larger — about 2.2× Alliant Energy Corporation's market cap, and Alliant Energy Corporation pays the higher dividend (3.12%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ADM | LNT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $38.78B | $17.78B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Utilities |
52-Week High | $87.32 | $78.03 |
52-Week Low | $56.00 | $63.62 |
Enterprise Value | $47.03B | $29.88B |
Dividend Yield | 2.59% | 3.12% |
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Archer-Daniels Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. Additionally, the company owns an extensive network of logistical assets to store and transport crops around the globe. ADM also runs a nutrition business that focuses on both human and animal ingredients. The company is also a large producer of corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.
Read more on ADM →Alliant Energy is the parent of two regulated utilities, Interstate Power and Light and Wisconsin Power and Light, serving nearly 1 million electricity and natural gas customers and approximately 420,000 natural gas-only customers. Both subsidiaries engage in the generation and distribution of electricity and the distribution and transportation of natural gas. Alliant also owns a 16% interest in American Transmission Co.
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