Ralph Lauren Corp vs Williams Companies Inc — how do they compare? Ralph Lauren Corp trades at $375.67 (market cap $22.41B), while Williams Companies Inc trades at $74.2 (market cap $90.70B). The key difference: Williams Companies Inc is far larger — about 4× Ralph Lauren Corp's market cap, and Williams Companies Inc pays the higher dividend (2.83%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| RL | WMB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $22.41B | $90.70B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Energy |
52-Week High | $414.25 | $79.40 |
52-Week Low | $283.34 | $56.51 |
Enterprise Value | $23.35B | $120.08B |
Dividend Yield | 0.99% | 2.83% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Founded by designer Ralph Lauren in 1967, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle products in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its products include apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, leather goods, home products, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lauren Ralph Lauren, and Double RL. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (including department stores and specialty stores), retail (including company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
Read more on RL →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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