Shell PLC vs Unilever plc — how do they compare? Shell PLC trades at $90.25 (market cap $250.44B), while Unilever plc trades at $61.89 (market cap $134.06B). The key difference: Shell PLC is the larger of the two by market cap, and Unilever plc pays the higher dividend (3.65%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SHEL | UL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $250.44B | $134.06B |
Sector | Energy | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $94.15 | $74.59 |
52-Week Low | $70.31 | $55.05 |
Enterprise Value | $292.14B | $159.86B |
Dividend Yield | 3.45% | 3.65% |
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Shell is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2021, it produced 1.7 million barrels of liquids and 8.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At year-end 2021, reserves stood at 9.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 50% of which consisted of liquids. Its production and reserves are in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and North and South America. The company operates refineries with capacity of 1.8 mmb/d located in the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe and sells 15 mtpa of chemicals. Its largest chemical plants, often integrated with its local refineries, are in Central Europe, China, Singapore, and North America.
Read more on SHEL →Unilever is a diversified personal product (42% of 2021 sales by value), home care (20%), and packaged food (38%) company. Its brands include Knorr soups and sauces, Hellmann's mayonnaise, Lipton teas, Axe and Dove skin products, and the TRESemme haircare brand. The firm has been acquisitive in recent years
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