Nutrien Ltd vs Synchrony Financial — how do they compare? Nutrien Ltd trades at $66.8 (market cap $31.67B), while Synchrony Financial trades at $71.7 (market cap $24.69B). The key difference: Nutrien Ltd is the larger of the two by market cap, and Nutrien Ltd pays the higher dividend (3.3%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NTR | SYF | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $31.67B | $24.69B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Financials |
52-Week High | $83.94 | $88.47 |
52-Week Low | $53.64 | $63.78 |
Enterprise Value | $44.84B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.3% | 1.63% |
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Created in 2018 as a result of the merger between PotashCorp and Agrium, Nutrien is the world's largest fertilizer producer by capacity. Nutrien produces the three main crop nutrients--nitrogen, potash, and phosphate--although its main focus is potash, where it is the global leader in installed capacity with roughly 20% share. The company is also the largest agricultural retailer in the United States, selling fertilizers, crop chemicals, seeds, and services directly to farm customers through its brick-and-mortar stores and online platforms.
Read more on NTR →Synchrony Financial is a premier consumer financial services company and the largest provider of private-label credit cards in the United States. Spun off from GE Capital in 2014, it operates through a unique B2B2C model, embedding its financing products within the ecosystems of major partners like Amazon, Lowe’s, and PayPal. Synchrony leverages deep data analytics and a diverse multi-platform strategy—spanning retail, health, and auto—to drive customer loyalty and provide specialized credit solutions at the point of sale.
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