LyondellBasell Industries NV vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? LyondellBasell Industries NV trades at $63.73 (market cap $20.67B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $77.66 (market cap $48.51B). The key difference: Xcel Energy Inc is far larger — about 2.3× LyondellBasell Industries NV's market cap, and LyondellBasell Industries NV pays the higher dividend (6.44%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LYB | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $20.67B | $48.51B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Utilities |
52-Week High | $82.38 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $42.28 | $71.75 |
Enterprise Value | $32.26B | $86.82B |
Dividend Yield | 6.44% | 3.05% |
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LyondellBasell Industries NV is a petrochemical producer with operations in the U.S. and Europe. It operates in six segments: Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas (O&P-Americas), Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International (O&P-EAI), Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D), Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS), Refining and Technology. The company is a major producer of polyethylene, the world's largest producer of polypropylene, and the second- largest producer of propylene oxide. Its chemicals are used in various consumer and industrial end products. Substantially, all of the company's revenue is derived from product sales.
Read more on LYB →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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