NRG Energy Inc vs Viatris Inc — how do they compare? NRG Energy Inc trades at $132.3 (market cap $27.55B), while Viatris Inc trades at $17.58 (market cap $19.79B). The key difference: NRG Energy Inc is the larger of the two by market cap, and Viatris Inc pays the higher dividend (2.83%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NRG | VTRS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.55B | $19.79B |
Sector | Utilities | Health |
52-Week High | $184.03 | $17.39 |
52-Week Low | $120.65 | $8.74 |
Enterprise Value | $51.38B | $32.00B |
Dividend Yield | 1.46% | 2.83% |
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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 →Formed by the combination of Mylan and Pfizer's Upjohn business in 2020, Viatris is one of the world's largest generic drug manufacturers, with a substantial off-patent branded drug portfolio. Its portfolio consists of more than 1,400 molecules with penetration across most of the developed world and in select emerging markets. The company's branded drug portfolio consists of off-patent blockbuster drugs that continue to generate strong sales, including Lipitor, Norvasc, Lyrica, Viagra, and EpiPen. While global competition has facilitated the commodification of small-molecule generic drugs, the company has demonstrated an edge over peers in its ability to manufacture complex generics (for example, generic Advair and Copaxone).
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