Marathon Petroleum Corp vs Verizon Communications Inc — how do they compare? Marathon Petroleum Corp trades at $318.36 (market cap $92.05B), while Verizon Communications Inc trades at $43.74 (market cap $181.64B). The key difference: Verizon Communications Inc is the larger of the two by market cap, and Verizon Communications Inc pays the higher dividend (6.51%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MPC | VZ | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $92.05B | $181.64B |
Sector | Energy | Media |
52-Week High | $315.31 | $51.38 |
52-Week Low | $158.59 | $38.40 |
Enterprise Value | $124.23B | $369.14B |
Dividend Yield | 1.24% | 6.51% |
Volume | — | 22,584,735 |
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Marathon Petroleum is an independent refiner with 13 refineries in the midcontinent, West Coast, and Gulf Coast of the United States with total throughput capacity of 2.9 million barrels per day. Its Dickinson, ND, facility produces 184 million gallons a year of renewable diesel. Its Martinez, CA, facility will have the ability to produce 730 million gallons a year of renewable diesel once converted. The firm also owns and operates midstream assets primarily through its listed MLP, MPLX.
Read more on MPC →Verizon Communications Inc. is an integrated telecommunications company that provides wire line voice and data services, wireless services, Internet services, and published directory information. The Company also provides network services for the federal government including business phone lines, data services, telecommunications equipment, and payphones.
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