Williams Companies Inc vs Xylem, Inc. — how do they compare? Williams Companies Inc trades at $73.43 (market cap $90.70B), while Xylem, Inc. trades at $120.79 (market cap $28.67B). The key difference: Williams Companies Inc is far larger — about 3.2× Xylem, Inc.'s market cap, and Williams Companies Inc pays the higher dividend (2.83%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| WMB | XYL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $90.70B | $28.67B |
Sector | Energy | Industrials |
52-Week High | $79.40 | $152.95 |
52-Week Low | $56.51 | $106.34 |
Enterprise Value | $120.08B | $29.92B |
Dividend Yield | 2.83% | 1.43% |
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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 →Xylem is a global leader in water technology and offers a wide range of solutions, including the transport, treatment, testing, and efficient use of water for customers in the utility, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Xylem was spun off from ITT in 2011. Based in Rye Brook, New York, Xylem has a presence in over 150 countries and employs 16,200. The company generated $6.2 billion in revenue and $611 million in adjusted operating income in 2021.
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