Nucor Corporation vs Tidewater Inc — how do they compare? Nucor Corporation trades at $230.8 (market cap $52.55B), while Tidewater Inc trades at $78.18 (market cap $3.75B). The key difference: Nucor Corporation is far larger — about 14× Tidewater Inc's market cap, and Nucor Corporation pays a 0.97% dividend while Tidewater Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NUE | TDW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $52.55B | $3.75B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Utilities |
52-Week High | $266.35 | $91.12 |
52-Week Low | $131.78 | $47.29 |
Enterprise Value | $57.19B | $3.85B |
Dividend Yield | 0.97% | — |
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Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company also produces direct reduced iron for use in its steel mills. The operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the company and others. The operating business segments are: steel mills, steel products and raw materials, the steel mills segment derives maximum revenue.
Read more on NUE →Tidewater is the leading global provider of offshore support vessels (OSVs) to the energy industry. With the world's largest fleet of platform supply vessels (PSVs) and anchor handling tugs (AHTS), it provides critical logistics and marine support for offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy projects. Following a period of massive strategic consolidation, Tidewater is now focused on maximizing day rates and free cash flow in a supply-constrained market, positioning itself as a primary beneficiary of the multi-year offshore upcycle.
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