NRG Energy Inc vs Realty Income Corp — how do they compare? NRG Energy Inc trades at $121.21 (market cap $24.83B), while Realty Income Corp trades at $61.92 (market cap $58.56B). The key difference: Realty Income Corp is far larger — about 2.4× NRG Energy Inc's market cap, and Realty Income Corp pays the higher dividend (5.25%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NRG | O | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $24.83B | $58.56B |
Sector | Utilities | Real Estate |
52-Week High | $184.03 | $67.56 |
52-Week Low | $117.04 | $55.93 |
Enterprise Value | $48.79B | $89.19B |
Dividend Yield | 1.61% | 5.25% |
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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 →Realty Income owns roughly 11,400 properties, most of which are freestanding, single-tenant, triple-net-leased retail properties. Its properties are located in 49 states and Puerto Rico and are leased to 250 tenants from 47 industries. Recent acquisitions have added industrial, office, manufacturing, and distribution properties, which make up roughly 17% of revenue.
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