Vistra Corp vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? Vistra Corp trades at $161.99 (market cap $53.27B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $79 (market cap $49.11B). The key difference: Vistra Corp and Xcel Energy Inc are close in size by market cap, and Xcel Energy Inc pays the higher dividend (3.01%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| VST | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $53.27B | $49.11B |
Sector | Technology | Utilities |
52-Week High | $217.92 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $134.71 | $71.14 |
Enterprise Value | $75.03B | $86.55B |
Dividend Yield | 0.58% | 3.01% |
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Vistra is a leading integrated retail electricity and power generation company that serves as a critical infrastructure provider for the digital economy. It operates a diversified portfolio of zero-carbon nuclear and renewable assets alongside a massive, flexible natural gas fleet, positioning it as an indispensable partner for energy-intensive AI data centers and industrial electrification.
Read more on VST →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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