Albertsons Companies Inc vs Kimberly Clark Corp — how do they compare? Albertsons Companies Inc trades at $12.35 (market cap $5.89B), while Kimberly Clark Corp trades at $108.57 (market cap $36.48B). The key difference: Kimberly Clark Corp is far larger — about 6.2× Albertsons Companies Inc's market cap, and Albertsons Companies Inc pays the higher dividend (5.61%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ACI | KMB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $5.89B | $36.48B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $19.74 | $134.81 |
52-Week Low | $11.03 | $93.05 |
Enterprise Value | $21.29B | $42.04B |
Dividend Yield | 5.61% | 4.67% |
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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 →With around half of sales from personal care and another third from tissue products, Kimberly-Clark sits as a leading manufacturer of tissue and hygiene realm. Its brand mix includes Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, and Cottonelle. The firm also operates K-C Professional, which partners with businesses to provide safety and sanitary products for the workplace. Kimberly-Clark generates just over of half its sales in North America and more than 10% in Europe, with the rest primarily concentrated in Asia and Latin America.
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