NRG Energy Inc vs SoFi Technologies Inc — how do they compare? NRG Energy Inc trades at $132.3 (market cap $27.55B), while SoFi Technologies Inc trades at $17.63 (market cap $21.82B). The key difference: NRG Energy Inc is the larger of the two by market cap, and NRG Energy Inc pays a 1.46% dividend while SoFi Technologies Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NRG | SOFI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.55B | $21.82B |
Sector | Utilities | Financials |
52-Week High | $184.03 | $32.21 |
52-Week Low | $120.65 | $15.15 |
Enterprise Value | $51.38B | — |
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 →SoFi is a financial services company that was founded in 2011 and is currently based in San Francisco. Initially known for its student loan refinancing business, the company has expanded its product offerings to include personal loans, credit cards, mortgages, investment accounts, banking services, and financial planning. The company intends to be a one-stop shop for its clients' finances and operates solely through its mobile app and website. Through its acquisition of Galileo in 2020 the company also offers payment and account services for debit cards and digital banking.
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