Colgate-Palmolive Company vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92 (market cap $73.59B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $77.66 (market cap $48.51B). The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company is the larger of the two by market cap, and Xcel Energy Inc pays the higher dividend (3.05%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $73.59B | $48.51B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Utilities |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $71.75 |
Enterprise Value | $80.07B | $86.82B |
Dividend Yield | 2.3% | 3.05% |
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Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown to become a leading global consumer product company. In addition to its namesake oral care line, the firm manufactures shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, and home care products that are sold in over 200 countries (international sales account for about 70% of its consolidated total, including approximately 45% from emerging regions). It also owns specialty pet food maker Hill's, which sells its products through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.
Read more on CL →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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