Shell PLC vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? Shell PLC trades at $86.69 (market cap $235.24B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B). The key difference: Shell PLC is far larger — about 8.9× Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s market cap, and Shell PLC pays the higher dividend (3.63%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SHEL | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $235.24B | $26.30B |
Sector | Energy | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $94.15 | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $70.31 | $168.64 |
Enterprise Value | $287.77B | $27.14B |
Dividend Yield | 3.63% | 1.36% |
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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 →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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