Albertsons Companies Inc vs Carnival Corp — how do they compare? Albertsons Companies Inc trades at $12.35 (market cap $5.95B), while Carnival Corp trades at $27.83 (market cap $37.98B). The key difference: Carnival Corp is far larger — about 6.4× Albertsons Companies Inc's market cap, and Albertsons Companies Inc pays the higher dividend (5.55%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ACI | CCL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $5.95B | $37.98B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $19.74 | $33.99 |
52-Week Low | $11.03 | $23.89 |
Enterprise Value | $21.35B | $61.91B |
Dividend Yield | 5.55% | 1.62% |
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Albertsons is the second-largest traditional grocer in America, operating 2,276 stores under 24 banners in 34 states (as of the end of fiscal 2021). Around 75% of stores have pharmacies, while nearly 20% also sell fuel. Albertsons has a significant private-label operation, accounting for around 20% of sales (excluding fuel). While its own brand assortment is mainly manufactured by third parties, Albertsons operates 20 food production plants (as of the end of fiscal 2021). Albertsons is a top-two grocer in two thirds of its major markets (as of early 2022, according to company data), and virtually all of its sales come from the United States.
Read more on ACI →Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 91 ships in its fleet in October 2022, with eight of its nine brands set to be fully redeployed by the end of 2022. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America.
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