iShares MSCI United Kingdom (FTSE) vs Kroger Co — how do they compare? iShares MSCI United Kingdom (FTSE) trades at $48.38, while Kroger Co trades at $55.98 (market cap $34.46B). The key difference: Kroger Co pays a 2.56% dividend while iShares MSCI United Kingdom (FTSE) pays none, and iShares MSCI United Kingdom (FTSE) is trading nearer its 52-week high, Kroger Co nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWU | KR | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $48.68 | $75.60 |
52-Week Low | $40.90 | $55.53 |
Market Cap | — | $34.46B |
Enterprise Value | — | $54.56B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.56% |
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Kroger (KR) trades at $56.48, down 0.44% on the day, with a bearish technical signal driven by moving averages. The company reported mixed Q1 2026 earnings, missing EPS estimates by $0.01, but maintains a strong cash flow position with $2.08B net cash flow in 2025. Recent corporate actions include dividend payments, and news highlights e-commerce leadership changes and product recalls.
The outlook is balanced; analyst consensus is a Buy with a $68.25 price target, implying 21% upside, supported by stable revenue and margin expansion. Risks include competitive pressures, debt increase, and operational challenges from recent recalls. The stock offers value with a low P/S ratio but faces near-term technical headwinds.
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EWU is a country-specific ETF that tracks the performance of the United Kingdom equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-sized UK companies, with significant weightings in financials, energy, and healthcare, including Shell, AstraZeneca, and HSBC.
Read more on EWU →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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