Ecolab Inc. vs Alliant Energy Corporation — how do they compare? Ecolab Inc. trades at $285 (market cap $79.79B), while Alliant Energy Corporation trades at $68.76 (market cap $17.78B). The key difference: Ecolab Inc. is far larger — about 4.5× 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.
| ECL | LNT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $79.79B | $17.78B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Utilities |
52-Week High | $308.35 | $78.03 |
52-Week Low | $245.73 | $63.62 |
Enterprise Value | $88.57B | $29.88B |
Dividend Yield | 1.03% | 3.12% |
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Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. The company has a strong hold on the U.S. market and is looking to increase its profitability abroad. Additionally, Ecolab serves customers in water, manufacturing, and life sciences end markets, selling customized solutions.
Read more on ECL →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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