NextEra Energy, Inc. vs Paychex, Inc. — how do they compare? NextEra Energy, Inc. trades at $87.97 (market cap $183.53B), while Paychex, Inc. trades at $115.19 (market cap $40.98B). The key difference: NextEra Energy, Inc. is far larger — about 4.5× Paychex, Inc.'s market cap, and Paychex, Inc. pays the higher dividend (4.13%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NEE | PAYX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $183.53B | $40.98B |
Sector | Utilities | Industrials |
52-Week High | $97.88 | $147.99 |
52-Week Low | $69.77 | $85.57 |
Enterprise Value | $285.94B | $44.47B |
Dividend Yield | 2.83% | 4.13% |
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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 →Paychex is a leading provider of payroll, human capital management, and insurance solutions servicing small and midsize clients primarily in the United States. The company, established in 1979, services over 730,000 clients and pays over 1 in 12 U.S. private-sector workers. Alongside its traditional payroll services, Paychex offers HCM solutions such as benefits administration and time and attendance software, as well as human resources outsourcing and insurance agency services.
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