Becton Dickinson and Co vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $181.29 (market cap $49.41B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $77.66 (market cap $48.51B). The key difference: Becton Dickinson and Co and Xcel Energy Inc are close in size by market cap, and Xcel Energy Inc pays the higher dividend (3.05%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BDX | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $49.41B | $48.51B |
Sector | Health | Utilities |
52-Week High | $185.39 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $138.62 | $71.75 |
Enterprise Value | $65.51B | $86.82B |
Dividend Yield | 2.32% | 3.05% |
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Becton, Dickinson is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of medical surgical products, such as needles, syringes, and sharps-disposal units. The company also manufactures diagnostic instruments and reagents, as well as flow cytometry and cell-imaging systems. BD Interventional (largely the former Bard business) accounts for 23% of revenue. International revenue accounts for 44% of the company's business.
Read more on BDX →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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