NextEra Energy, Inc. vs Nucor Corporation — how do they compare? NextEra Energy, Inc. trades at $87.97 (market cap $183.53B), while Nucor Corporation trades at $230.8 (market cap $52.55B). The key difference: NextEra Energy, Inc. is far larger — about 3.5× Nucor Corporation's market cap, and NextEra Energy, Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.83%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NEE | NUE | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $183.53B | $52.55B |
Sector | Utilities | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $97.88 | $266.35 |
52-Week Low | $69.77 | $131.78 |
Enterprise Value | $285.94B | $57.19B |
Dividend Yield | 2.83% | 0.97% |
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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 →Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company also produces direct reduced iron for use in its steel mills. The operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the company and others. The operating business segments are: steel mills, steel products and raw materials, the steel mills segment derives maximum revenue.
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