NRG Energy Inc vs Rivian Automotive, Inc. — how do they compare? NRG Energy Inc trades at $132.3 (market cap $27.55B), while Rivian Automotive, Inc. trades at $17.75 (market cap $24.95B). The key difference: NRG Energy Inc and Rivian Automotive, Inc. are close in size by market cap, and NRG Energy Inc pays a 1.46% dividend while Rivian Automotive, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NRG | RIVN | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.55B | $24.95B |
Sector | Utilities | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $184.03 | $22.45 |
52-Week Low | $120.65 | $11.64 |
Enterprise Value | $51.38B | $26.70B |
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 →Rivian Automotive, Inc. is an automotive technology company. The Company designs and manufactures vans, trucks, and sports utility vehicles, as well as offers repair and maintenance services. Rivian Automotive serves customers in North America and the United Kingdom.
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