NRG Energy Inc vs Novartis AG — how do they compare? NRG Energy Inc trades at $120.98 (market cap $24.83B), while Novartis AG trades at $152.38 (market cap $295.37B). The key difference: Novartis AG is far larger — about 11.9× NRG Energy Inc's market cap, and Novartis AG pays the higher dividend (3.07%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NRG | NVS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $24.83B | $295.37B |
Sector | Utilities | Health |
52-Week High | $184.03 | $168.62 |
52-Week Low | $117.04 | $119.31 |
Enterprise Value | $48.79B | $336.69B |
Dividend Yield | 1.61% | 3.07% |
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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.
Read more on NRG →Novartis develops and manufactures healthcare products through two segments: Innovative Medicines and Sandoz. It generates the vast majority of its revenue from Innovative Medicines segment consisting global business franchises in oncology, ophthalmology, neuroscience, immunology, respiratory, cardio-metabolic, and established medicines. The company sells its products globally, with the United States representing close to one third of total revenue.
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