HCA Health Inc vs Kroger Co — how do they compare? HCA Health Inc trades at $370.33 (market cap $82.17B), while Kroger Co trades at $57.74 (market cap $35.75B). The key difference: HCA Health Inc is far larger — about 2.3× Kroger Co's market cap, and Kroger Co pays the higher dividend (2.47%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HCA | KR | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $82.17B | $35.75B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $545.13 | $75.60 |
52-Week Low | $334.32 | $55.53 |
Enterprise Value | $131.08B | $55.85B |
Dividend Yield | 0.84% | 2.47% |
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HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the U.S. As of December 2021, the firm owned and operated 182 hospitals, 125 freestanding outpatient surgery centers, and a broad network of physician offices, urgent care clinics, and freestanding emergency rooms across nearly 20 states and a small foothold in England.
Read more on HCA →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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