Badger Meter Inc vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? Badger Meter Inc trades at $137.51 (market cap $3.93B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $77.66 (market cap $48.51B). The key difference: Xcel Energy Inc is far larger — about 12.3× Badger Meter Inc's market cap, and Xcel Energy Inc pays the higher dividend (3.05%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BMI | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $3.93B | $48.51B |
Sector | Technology | Utilities |
52-Week High | $193.09 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $113.41 | $71.75 |
Enterprise Value | $3.84B | $86.82B |
Dividend Yield | 1.18% | 3.05% |
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Badger Meter provides industry-leading water management solutions. Its smart measurement hardware and software analytics help water utilities and industrial customers optimize operations and conserve natural resources.
Read more on BMI →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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