NRG Energy Inc vs Suncor Energy Inc. — how do they compare? NRG Energy Inc trades at $120.98 (market cap $24.83B), while Suncor Energy Inc. trades at $63.3 (market cap $74.07B). The key difference: Suncor Energy Inc. is far larger — about 3× NRG Energy Inc's market cap, and Suncor Energy Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.7%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NRG | SU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $24.83B | $74.07B |
Sector | Utilities | Energy |
52-Week High | $184.03 | $69.73 |
52-Week Low | $117.04 | $38.17 |
Enterprise Value | $48.79B | $80.75B |
Dividend Yield | 1.61% | 2.7% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →Suncor Energy Inc is an integrated energy company. The company's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading, offshore oil and gas, petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S. and the company's PetroCanada retail and wholesale distribution networks. The company is developing petroleum resources while advancing the transition to a low-emissions future through investment in power, renewable fuels and hydrogen. It also conducts energy trading activities focused principally on the marketing and trading of crude oil, natural gas, byproducts, refined products and power.
Read more on SU →