AES Corp vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? AES Corp trades at $14.7 (market cap $10.49B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $250.52 (market cap $29.51B). The key difference: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is far larger — about 2.8× AES Corp's market cap, and AES Corp pays the higher dividend (4.79%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AES | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $10.49B | $29.51B |
Sector | Utilities | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $17.28 | $251.81 |
52-Week Low | $12.51 | $168.64 |
Enterprise Value | $40.75B | $30.35B |
Dividend Yield | 4.79% | 1.21% |
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AES is a global power company operating across 14 countries and 4 continents. Its current generation portfolio as of year-end 2021 consists of over 31 gigawatts of generation, with the generation mix composed of renewables (43%), gas (32%), coal (23%), and oil (2%). The company has 3.5 gigawatts of generation under construction. AES has majority ownership and operates six electric utilities distributing power to 2.6 million customers.
Read more on AES →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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