BHP Billiton Limited vs Alliant Energy Corporation — how do they compare? BHP Billiton Limited trades at $90.96 (market cap $229.15B), while Alliant Energy Corporation trades at $68.76 (market cap $17.78B). The key difference: BHP Billiton Limited is far larger — about 12.9× 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.
| BHP | LNT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $229.15B | $17.78B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Utilities |
52-Week High | $93.15 | $78.03 |
52-Week Low | $52.14 | $63.62 |
Enterprise Value | $243.35B | $29.88B |
Dividend Yield | 2.95% | 3.12% |
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BHP Group Limited operates as a mining company. The Company engages in the exploration, development, production, and processing of iron ore, metallurgical coal, and copper. BHP Group serves customers worldwide.
Read more on BHP →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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