Waste Management, Inc. vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? Waste Management, Inc. trades at $233.4 (market cap $96.00B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $79 (market cap $49.11B). The key difference: Waste Management, Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Xcel Energy Inc pays the higher dividend (3.01%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| WM | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $96.00B | $49.11B |
Sector | Industrials | Utilities |
52-Week High | $246.51 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $196.77 | $71.14 |
Enterprise Value | $118.73B | $86.55B |
Dividend Yield | 1.48% | 3.01% |
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Waste Management ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating approximately 260 active landfills and about 340 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
Read more on WM →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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