American Electric Power Company Inc vs Kroger Co — how do they compare? American Electric Power Company Inc trades at $123.61 (market cap $66.87B), while Kroger Co trades at $56 (market cap $34.60B). The key difference: American Electric Power Company Inc is the larger of the two by market cap, and American Electric Power Company Inc pays the higher dividend (3.09%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AEP | KR | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $66.87B | $34.60B |
Sector | Utilities | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $138.69 | $75.60 |
52-Week Low | $106.44 | $55.53 |
Enterprise Value | $119.77B | $54.70B |
Dividend Yield | 3.09% | 2.55% |
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American Electric Power is one of the largest regulated utilities in the United States, providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. About 43% of AEP's of capacity is coal, with the remainder from a mix of natural gas (27%), renewable energy and hydro (19%), nuclear (7%), and demand response (4%). Vertically integrated utilities, transmission and distribution, and generation and marketing support earnings.
Read more on AEP →Kroger is the leading American grocer, with 2,726 supermarkets operating under several banners throughout the country as of the end of fiscal 2021. Around 83% of stores have pharmacies, while nearly 60% also sell fuel. The company also operates roughly 120 fine jewelry stores. Kroger features a leading private-label offering and manufactures around 30% of its own-brand units (and more than 40% of its grocery own-label assortment) itself, in 33 food production plants nationwide. Kroger is a top-two grocer in most of its major markets (as of early 2021, according to company data). Virtually all of Kroger's sales come from the United States.
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