SkyWest Inc vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? SkyWest Inc trades at $95.26 (market cap $3.94B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $79 (market cap $49.11B). The key difference: Xcel Energy Inc is far larger — about 12.5× SkyWest Inc's market cap, and Xcel Energy Inc pays a 3.01% dividend while SkyWest Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SKYW | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $3.94B | $49.11B |
Sector | Technology | Utilities |
52-Week High | $123.72 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $78.40 | $71.14 |
Enterprise Value | $5.79B | $86.55B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.01% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
SkyWest, Inc. is a major North American regional airline company, operating primarily through its subsidiary, SkyWest Airlines. The company provides regional airline service to various large airlines under contract, including United Airlines (as United Express), Delta Air Lines (as Delta Connection), American Airlines (as American Eagle), and Alaska Airlines (as Alaska SkyWest). SKYW's primary business is providing essential flight services, connecting smaller cities to major airline hubs across the United States.
Read more on SKYW →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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