AstraZeneca plc vs Kroger Co — how do they compare? AstraZeneca plc trades at $158.56 (market cap $250.84B), while Kroger Co trades at $56 (market cap $34.60B). The key difference: AstraZeneca plc is far larger — about 7.2× Kroger Co's market cap, and Kroger Co pays the higher dividend (2.55%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AZN | KR | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $250.84B | $34.60B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $209.48 | $75.60 |
52-Week Low | $147.06 | $55.53 |
Enterprise Value | $278.12B | $54.70B |
Dividend Yield | 1.97% | 2.55% |
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A merger between Astra of Sweden and Zeneca Group of the United Kingdom formed AstraZeneca in 1999. The firm sells branded drugs across several major therapeutic classes, including gastrointestinal, diabetes, cardiovascular, respiratory, cancer, and immunology. The majority of sales come from international markets with the United States representing close to one third of its sales.
Read more on AZN →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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