Williams Companies Inc vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? Williams Companies Inc trades at $73.43 (market cap $90.70B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $79 (market cap $49.11B). The key difference: Williams Companies 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.
| WMB | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $90.70B | $49.11B |
Sector | Energy | Utilities |
52-Week High | $79.40 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $56.51 | $71.14 |
Enterprise Value | $120.08B | $86.55B |
Dividend Yield | 2.83% | 3.01% |
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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.
Read more on WMB →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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