American Water Works Company Inc vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? American Water Works Company Inc trades at $131.69 (market cap $25.69B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $80.51 (market cap $50.24B). The key difference: Xcel Energy Inc is the larger of the two by market cap, and Xcel Energy Inc pays the higher dividend (2.94%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AWK | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $25.69B | $50.24B |
Sector | Utilities | Utilities |
52-Week High | $147.00 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $121.13 | $68.33 |
Enterprise Value | $41.25B | $87.68B |
Dividend Yield | 2.72% | 2.94% |
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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 →Xcel Energy manages utilities serving 3.7 million electric customers and 2.1 million natural gas customers in eight states. Its utilities are Northern States Power, which serves customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan
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