MPLX LP vs Verizon Communications Inc — how do they compare? MPLX LP trades at $56.75 (market cap $57.97B), while Verizon Communications Inc trades at $43.74 (market cap $181.64B). The key difference: Verizon Communications Inc is far larger — about 3.1× MPLX LP's market cap, and MPLX LP pays the higher dividend (7.54%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MPLX | VZ | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $57.97B | $181.64B |
Sector | Technology | Media |
52-Week High | $59.17 | $51.38 |
52-Week Low | $47.80 | $38.40 |
Enterprise Value | $82.60B | $369.14B |
Dividend Yield | 7.54% | 6.51% |
Volume | — | 22,584,735 |
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MPLX LP is a Master Limited Partnership (MLP) formed by Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC). It is a diversified, growth-oriented company primarily engaged in the gathering, processing, and transportation of natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs), as well as the transportation, storage, and distribution of crude oil and refined petroleum products. MPLX owns and operates a network of midstream energy infrastructure assets, providing essential services to the energy industry across the United States.
Read more on MPLX →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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