Unilever plc vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? Unilever plc trades at $61.88 (market cap $134.76B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $77.66 (market cap $48.02B). The key difference: Unilever plc is far larger — about 2.8× Xcel Energy Inc's market cap, and Unilever plc pays the higher dividend (3.63%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| UL | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $134.76B | $48.02B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Utilities |
52-Week High | $74.59 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $55.05 | $71.75 |
Enterprise Value | $160.58B | $86.33B |
Dividend Yield | 3.63% | 3.08% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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
Read more on UL →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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