MKS Instruments vs Southern Company — how do they compare? MKS Instruments trades at $268.04 (market cap $17.95B), while Southern Company trades at $88.65 (market cap $102.37B). The key difference: Southern Company is far larger — about 5.7× MKS Instruments's market cap, and Southern Company pays the higher dividend (3.42%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MKSI | SO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $17.95B | $102.37B |
Sector | Technology | Utilities |
52-Week High | $444.80 | $99.72 |
52-Week Low | $110.60 | $84.08 |
Enterprise Value | $21.53B | $176.47B |
Dividend Yield | 0.38% | 3.42% |
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MKS develops instruments, systems, and process control solutions for advanced manufacturing. Its technologies serve semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, photonics, and specialty industrial applications.
Read more on MKSI →Southern Company is a U.S. energy company with electric and gas utility businesses. Its power generation portfolio includes natural gas, nuclear, renewable, and other energy sources.
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