NextEra Energy, Inc. vs NRG Energy Inc — how do they compare? NextEra Energy, Inc. trades at $85.8 (market cap $178.85B), while NRG Energy Inc trades at $120.98 (market cap $24.83B). The key difference: NextEra Energy, Inc. is far larger — about 7.2× NRG Energy Inc's market cap, and NextEra Energy, Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.91%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NEE | NRG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $178.85B | $24.83B |
Sector | Utilities | Utilities |
52-Week High | $97.88 | $184.03 |
52-Week Low | $69.77 | $117.04 |
Enterprise Value | $286.18B | $48.79B |
Dividend Yield | 2.91% | 1.61% |
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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.
Read more on NEE →NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the U.S., with 7 million customers, including its 2021 acquisition of Direct Energy. It also is one of the largest U.S. independent power producers, with 16 gigawatts of nuclear, coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity primarily in Texas. Since 2018, NRG has divested its 47% stake in NRG Yield, among other renewable energy and conventional generation investments. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.
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