Honeywell International Inc vs NRG Energy Inc — how do they compare? Honeywell International Inc trades at $230.5 (market cap $72.93B), while NRG Energy Inc trades at $120.99 (market cap $24.83B). The key difference: Honeywell International Inc is far larger — about 2.9× NRG Energy Inc's market cap, and NRG Energy Inc pays the higher dividend (1.61%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HON | NRG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $72.93B | $24.83B |
Sector | Industrials | Utilities |
52-Week High | $248.79 | $184.03 |
52-Week Low | $188.14 | $117.04 |
Enterprise Value | $97.73B | $48.79B |
Dividend Yield | 1.22% | 1.61% |
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Honeywell is a global multi-industry behemoth with one of the largest installed bases of equipment. The firm operates through four business segments, including aerospace, building technologies, performance materials and technologies, and safety and productivity solutions. In recent years, the firm has made several portfolio changes, including the addition of Intelligrated in 2016, as well as the spins of Garrett Technologies and Resideo in 2018.
Read more on HON →NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the U.S., with 7 million customers, including its 2021 acquisition of Direct Energy. It also is one of the largest U.S. independent power producers, with 16 gigawatts of nuclear, coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity primarily in Texas. Since 2018, NRG has divested its 47% stake in NRG Yield, among other renewable energy and conventional generation investments. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.
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