NRG Energy Inc vs Sanofi SA — how do they compare? NRG Energy Inc trades at $132.3 (market cap $27.55B), while Sanofi SA trades at $44.05 (market cap $104.83B). The key difference: Sanofi SA is far larger — about 3.8× NRG Energy Inc's market cap, and Sanofi SA pays the higher dividend (5.5%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NRG | SNY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.55B | $104.83B |
Sector | Utilities | Health |
52-Week High | $184.03 | $52.34 |
52-Week Low | $120.65 | $41.33 |
Enterprise Value | $51.38B | $121.32B |
Dividend Yield | 1.46% | 5.5% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
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 →Sanofi develops and markets drugs with a concentration in oncology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and vaccines. However, the company's decision in late 2019 to pull back from the cardio-metabolic area will likely reduce the firm's footprint in this large therapeutic area. The company offers a diverse array of drugs with its highest revenue generator, Dupixent, representing just over 10% of total sales, but profits are shared with Regeneron. About 30% of total revenue comes from the United States and 25% from Europe. Emerging markets represent the majority of the remainder of revenue.
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