Palo Alto Networks Inc vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? Palo Alto Networks Inc trades at $335.38 (market cap $278.85B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $80.11 (market cap $49.14B). The key difference: Palo Alto Networks Inc is far larger — about 5.7× Xcel Energy Inc's market cap, and Xcel Energy Inc pays a 3.01% dividend while Palo Alto Networks Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| PANW | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $278.85B | $49.14B |
Sector | Technology | Utilities |
52-Week High | $358.68 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $141.67 | $71.14 |
Enterprise Value | $277.81B | $86.59B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.01% |
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Palo Alto Networks is a pure-play cybersecurity vendor that sells security appliances, subscriptions, and support into enterprises, government entities, and service providers. The company's product portfolio includes firewall appliances, virtual firewalls, endpoint protection, cloud security, and cybersecurity analytics. The Santa Clara, California, firm was established in 2005 and sells its products worldwide.
Read more on PANW →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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