Illinois Tool Works Inc. vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades at $293.7 (market cap $83.49B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $77.66 (market cap $48.51B). The key difference: Illinois Tool Works Inc. 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.
| ITW | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $83.49B | $48.51B |
Sector | Industrials | Utilities |
52-Week High | $299.60 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $241.07 | $71.75 |
Enterprise Value | $92.34B | $86.82B |
Dividend Yield | 2.35% | 3.05% |
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Illinois Tool Works is a diversified global manufacturer that produces specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related services. The firm operates 87 global divisions through seven distinct operating segments: automotive OEM, construction products, food equipment, specialty products, test/measurement and electronics, polymers and fluids, and welding. About half of its revenue comes from its operations in North America, with the remainder originating from international markets. ITW takes a bottom-up and decentralized approach to portfolio management, with the exception that each segment must apply its 80/20 operating process modeled on the Pareto principle.
Read more on ITW →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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