Nutrien Ltd vs Williams Companies Inc — how do they compare? Nutrien Ltd trades at $66.8 (market cap $31.67B), while Williams Companies Inc trades at $73.43 (market cap $90.70B). The key difference: Williams Companies Inc is far larger — about 2.9× Nutrien Ltd's market cap, and Nutrien Ltd pays the higher dividend (3.3%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NTR | WMB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $31.67B | $90.70B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Energy |
52-Week High | $83.94 | $79.40 |
52-Week Low | $53.64 | $56.51 |
Enterprise Value | $44.84B | $120.08B |
Dividend Yield | 3.3% | 2.83% |
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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 →Williams is a midstream energy company that owns and operates the large Transco and Northwest pipeline systems and associated natural gas gathering, processing, and storage assets. In August 2018, the firm acquired the remaining 26% ownership of its limited partner, Williams Partners.
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