Alcon AG vs Kroger Co — how do they compare? Alcon AG trades at $72.48 (market cap $36.44B), while Kroger Co trades at $56.09 (market cap $34.46B). The key difference: Alcon AG and Kroger Co are close in size by market cap, and Kroger Co pays the higher dividend (2.56%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALC | KR | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $36.44B | $34.46B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $90.12 | $75.60 |
52-Week Low | $62.02 | $55.53 |
Enterprise Value | $40.28B | $54.56B |
Dividend Yield | 0.48% | 2.56% |
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Alcon, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is the global eyecare leader with a diverse portfolio in ophthalmology including contact lenses, eye drops, surgical equipment, and related surgical products. Novartis purchased Alcon from Nestle in 2010 and, following nine years as a Novartis subsidiary, the company was spun off as a public company in April 2019. The company reports five distinct segments: implantables (16% of revenue), consumables (31%), equipment (9%), contact lenses (27%), and ocular health (17%). The company is geographically diversified, with only about 40% of revenue from the U.S. market, and the firm has a strong presence in the European Union and Japan.
Read more on ALC →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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