NextEra Energy, Inc. vs Williams Companies Inc — how do they compare? NextEra Energy, Inc. trades at $87.97 (market cap $183.53B), while Williams Companies Inc trades at $74.2 (market cap $90.70B). The key difference: NextEra Energy, Inc. is far larger — about 2× Williams Companies Inc's market cap, and Williams Companies Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, NextEra Energy, Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NEE | WMB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $183.53B | $90.70B |
Sector | Utilities | Energy |
52-Week High | $97.88 | $79.40 |
52-Week Low | $69.77 | $56.51 |
Enterprise Value | $285.94B | $120.08B |
Dividend Yield | 2.83% | 2.83% |
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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 →Williams is a midstream energy company that owns and operates the large Transco and Northwest pipeline systems and associated natural gas gathering, processing, and storage assets. In August 2018, the firm acquired the remaining 26% ownership of its limited partner, Williams Partners.
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