Albertsons Companies Inc vs Paychex, Inc. — how do they compare? Albertsons Companies Inc trades at $12.35 (market cap $5.95B), while Paychex, Inc. trades at $120.92 (market cap $43.14B). The key difference: Paychex, Inc. is far larger — about 7.3× 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 | PAYX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $5.95B | $43.14B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Industrials |
52-Week High | $19.74 | $140.81 |
52-Week Low | $11.03 | $85.57 |
Enterprise Value | $21.35B | $46.63B |
Dividend Yield | 5.55% | 3.92% |
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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 →Paychex is a leading provider of payroll, human capital management, and insurance solutions servicing small and midsize clients primarily in the United States. The company, established in 1979, services over 730,000 clients and pays over 1 in 12 U.S. private-sector workers. Alongside its traditional payroll services, Paychex offers HCM solutions such as benefits administration and time and attendance software, as well as human resources outsourcing and insurance agency services.
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