Western Union Co vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? Western Union Co trades at $8.9 (market cap $2.71B), while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $79 (market cap $49.11B). The key difference: Xcel Energy Inc is far larger — about 18.1× Western Union Co's market cap, and Western Union Co pays the higher dividend (10.85%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| WU | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $2.71B | $49.11B |
Sector | Technology | Utilities |
52-Week High | $10.28 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $7.04 | $71.14 |
Enterprise Value | $2.40B | $86.55B |
Dividend Yield | 10.85% | 3.01% |
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Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of about 500,000 outside agents. It is the largest money transfer company in the world and one of only a few companies with a truly global agent network.
Read more on WU →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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