Wells Fargo & Co vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? Wells Fargo & Co trades at $87.3 (market cap $264.66B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $77.66 (market cap $48.51B). The key difference: Wells Fargo & Co is far larger — about 5.5× Xcel Energy Inc's market cap, and Xcel Energy Inc pays the higher dividend (3.05%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| WFC | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $264.66B | $48.51B |
Sector | Financials | Utilities |
52-Week High | $96.40 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $73.42 | $71.75 |
Dividend Yield | 2.29% | 3.05% |
Enterprise Value | — | $86.82B |
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Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company is split into four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the U.S.
Read more on WFC →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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