Nutrien Ltd vs Waste Management, Inc. — how do they compare? Nutrien Ltd trades at $66.8 (market cap $31.67B), while Waste Management, Inc. trades at $233.4 (market cap $96.00B). The key difference: Waste Management, Inc. is far larger — about 3× Nutrien Ltd's market cap, and Nutrien Ltd pays the higher dividend (3.3%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NTR | WM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $31.67B | $96.00B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Industrials |
52-Week High | $83.94 | $246.51 |
52-Week Low | $53.64 | $196.77 |
Enterprise Value | $44.84B | $118.73B |
Dividend Yield | 3.3% | 1.48% |
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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 →Waste Management ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating approximately 260 active landfills and about 340 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
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