American Water Works Company Inc vs BlackRock TCP Capital Corp — how do they compare? American Water Works Company Inc trades at $131.69 (market cap $25.69B), while BlackRock TCP Capital Corp trades at $3.16 (market cap $264.29M). The key difference: American Water Works Company Inc is far larger — about 97.2× BlackRock TCP Capital Corp's market cap, and BlackRock TCP Capital Corp pays the higher dividend (26.67%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AWK | TCPC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $25.69B | $264.29M |
Sector | Utilities | Financials |
52-Week High | $147.00 | $7.84 |
52-Week Low | $121.13 | $3.14 |
Enterprise Value | $41.25B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.72% | 26.67% |
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American Water Works is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility, serving approximately 3.5 million customers in 16 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's only nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts.
Read more on AWK →BlackRock TCP Capital Corp is a finance company specializing in middle-market lending. It aims for high returns through income and capital appreciation while prioritizing principal protection. The company invests in debt securities and earns revenue from interest payments, fees, and some equity appreciation.
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