Verizon Communications Inc vs Williams Companies Inc — how do they compare? Verizon Communications Inc trades at $43.74 (market cap $181.64B), while Williams Companies Inc trades at $73.43 (market cap $90.70B). The key difference: Verizon Communications Inc is far larger — about 2× Williams Companies Inc's market cap, and Verizon Communications Inc pays the higher dividend (6.51%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| VZ | WMB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $181.64B | $90.70B |
Volume | 22,584,735 | — |
Sector | Media | Energy |
52-Week High | $51.38 | $79.40 |
52-Week Low | $38.40 | $56.51 |
Enterprise Value | $369.14B | $120.08B |
Dividend Yield | 6.51% | 2.83% |
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Verizon Communications Inc. is an integrated telecommunications company that provides wire line voice and data services, wireless services, Internet services, and published directory information. The Company also provides network services for the federal government including business phone lines, data services, telecommunications equipment, and payphones.
Read more on VZ →Williams is a midstream energy company that owns and operates the large Transco and Northwest pipeline systems and associated natural gas gathering, processing, and storage assets. In August 2018, the firm acquired the remaining 26% ownership of its limited partner, Williams Partners.
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