Micron Technology, Inc. vs NextEra Energy, Inc. — how do they compare? Micron Technology, Inc. trades at $978.75 (market cap $977.44B), while NextEra Energy, Inc. trades at $87.97 (market cap $183.53B). The key difference: Micron Technology, Inc. is far larger — about 5.3× NextEra Energy, Inc.'s market cap, and NextEra Energy, Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.83%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MU | NEE | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $977.44B | $183.53B |
Sector | Technology | Utilities |
52-Week High | $1.21K | $97.88 |
52-Week Low | $104.88 | $69.77 |
Enterprise Value | $957.80B | $285.94B |
Dividend Yield | 0.06% | 2.83% |
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Micron historically focused on designing and manufacturing DRAM for PCs. The firm then expanded into the NAND flash memory market. It increased its DRAM scale with the purchase of Elpida (completed in mid-2013) and Inotera (completed in December 2016). The firm's DRAM and NAND products tailored to PCs, data centers, smartphones, game consoles, automotives, and other computing devices.
Read more on MU →NextEra Energy's regulated utility, Florida Power & Light, distributes power to more than 5 million customers in Florida. FP&L contributes more than 60% of the group's operating earnings. The renewable energy segment generates and sells power throughout the United States and Canada. Consolidated generation capacity totals more than 50 gigawatts and includes natural gas, nuclear, wind, and solar assets.
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