Kroger Co vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Kroger Co trades at $56.08 (market cap $34.46B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.15 (market cap $43.99B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Kroger Co pays the higher dividend (2.56%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KR | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $34.46B | $43.99B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Technology |
52-Week High | $75.60 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $55.53 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $54.56B | $49.12B |
Dividend Yield | 2.56% | 2.25% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
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.
Read more on KR →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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