NRG Energy Inc vs Upwork Inc — how do they compare? NRG Energy Inc trades at $132.3 (market cap $27.55B), while Upwork Inc trades at $9.17 (market cap $1.15B). The key difference: NRG Energy Inc is far larger — about 24× Upwork Inc's market cap, and NRG Energy Inc pays a 1.46% dividend while Upwork Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NRG | UPWK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.55B | $1.15B |
Sector | Utilities | Industrials |
52-Week High | $184.03 | $22.11 |
52-Week Low | $120.65 | $7.84 |
Enterprise Value | $51.38B | $952.17M |
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 →Upwork Inc is a United States-based company that operates an online marketplace that enables businesses to find and work with highly-skilled independent professionals. The develops platform for hiring and freelancing purposes. Its products offering include Upwork Basic, Upwork Plus, Upwork Business, Upwork Enterprise, and Upwork Payroll. The business generates revenue from Talent and Clients across the USA, India, the Philippines and the rest of the world. Substantial income is derived from providing services to Clients.
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