Alliant Energy Corporation vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? Alliant Energy Corporation trades at $73.98 (market cap $19.10B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B). The key difference: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Alliant Energy Corporation pays the higher dividend (2.89%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LNT | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $19.10B | $26.30B |
Sector | Utilities | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $78.03 | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $63.62 | $168.64 |
Enterprise Value | $30.83B | $27.14B |
Dividend Yield | 2.89% | 1.36% |
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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.
Read more on LNT →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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