Albertsons Companies Inc vs YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF — how do they compare? Albertsons Companies Inc trades at $12.35 (market cap $5.95B), while YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF trades at $12.54. The key difference: Albertsons Companies Inc pays a 5.55% dividend while YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF pays none, and Albertsons Companies Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ACI | MSTY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $5.95B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Income / Options Overlay |
52-Week High | $19.74 | $95.95 |
52-Week Low | $11.03 | $11.55 |
Enterprise Value | $21.35B | — |
Dividend Yield | 5.55% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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.
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