NRG Energy Inc vs Vistra Corp — how do they compare? NRG Energy Inc trades at $132.3 (market cap $27.55B), while Vistra Corp trades at $162.33 (market cap $53.27B). The key difference: Vistra Corp is the larger of the two by market cap, and NRG Energy Inc pays the higher dividend (1.46%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NRG | VST | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.55B | $53.27B |
Sector | Utilities | Technology |
52-Week High | $184.03 | $217.92 |
52-Week Low | $120.65 | $134.71 |
Enterprise Value | $51.38B | $75.03B |
Dividend Yield | 1.46% | 0.58% |
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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 →Vistra is a leading integrated retail electricity and power generation company that serves as a critical infrastructure provider for the digital economy. It operates a diversified portfolio of zero-carbon nuclear and renewable assets alongside a massive, flexible natural gas fleet, positioning it as an indispensable partner for energy-intensive AI data centers and industrial electrification.
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