Nutrien Ltd vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? Nutrien Ltd trades at $66.8 (market cap $31.67B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $79 (market cap $49.11B). The key difference: Xcel Energy Inc 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 | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $31.67B | $49.11B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Utilities |
52-Week High | $83.94 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $53.64 | $71.14 |
Enterprise Value | $44.84B | $86.55B |
Dividend Yield | 3.3% | 3.01% |
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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 →Xcel Energy manages utilities serving 3.7 million electric customers and 2.1 million natural gas customers in eight states. Its utilities are Northern States Power, which serves customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan
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