NRG Energy Inc vs Palo Alto Networks Inc — how do they compare? NRG Energy Inc trades at $132.3 (market cap $27.55B), while Palo Alto Networks Inc trades at $341.93 (market cap $284.16B). The key difference: Palo Alto Networks Inc is far larger — about 10.3× NRG Energy Inc's market cap, and NRG Energy Inc pays a 1.46% dividend while Palo Alto Networks Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NRG | PANW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.55B | $284.16B |
Sector | Utilities | Technology |
52-Week High | $184.03 | $358.68 |
52-Week Low | $120.65 | $141.67 |
Enterprise Value | $51.38B | $283.12B |
Dividend Yield | 1.46% | — |
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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 →Palo Alto Networks is a pure-play cybersecurity vendor that sells security appliances, subscriptions, and support into enterprises, government entities, and service providers. The company's product portfolio includes firewall appliances, virtual firewalls, endpoint protection, cloud security, and cybersecurity analytics. The Santa Clara, California, firm was established in 2005 and sells its products worldwide.
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