Nucor Corporation vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? Nucor Corporation trades at $230.8 (market cap $52.55B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $79 (market cap $49.11B). The key difference: Nucor Corporation and Xcel Energy Inc are close in size by market cap, and Xcel Energy Inc pays the higher dividend (3.01%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NUE | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $52.55B | $49.11B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Utilities |
52-Week High | $266.35 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $131.78 | $71.14 |
Enterprise Value | $57.19B | $86.55B |
Dividend Yield | 0.97% | 3.01% |
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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 →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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