Kroger Co vs Meta Platforms Inc — how do they compare? Kroger Co trades at $57.83 (market cap $35.75B), while Meta Platforms Inc trades at $646.71 (market cap $1.64T). The key difference: Meta Platforms Inc is far larger — about 45.9× Kroger Co's market cap, and Kroger Co pays the higher dividend (2.47%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KR | META | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $35.75B | $1.64T |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Media |
52-Week High | $75.60 | $790.00 |
52-Week Low | $55.53 | $525.72 |
Enterprise Value | $55.85B | $1.65T |
Dividend Yield | 2.47% | 0.33% |
Volume | — | 24,093,972 |
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META stock trades at $646.96, up 0.15% on the day, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and neutral oscillators. The company reported strong earnings beats in recent quarters, including Q1 2026 EPS of $10.44 versus $6.70 expected, driven by robust revenue growth and a net income margin of 32.84%. Recent developments include the launch of the Muse Spark AI model and a dividend payment scheduled for June 2026.
The outlook remains positive with analyst consensus pointing to a $817.32 price target and 79% buy ratings. Key opportunities include AI innovation and revenue expansion, while risks involve regulatory lawsuits and high capital expenditures. The stock's valuation at a P/E of 23.49 appears reasonable given growth prospects, but investors should monitor legal and competitive pressures.
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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 →Meta Platforms Inc., doing business as Meta and previously known as Facebook Inc. It's a company that acts as a parent platform for Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Whatsapp, Oculus and other subsidiaries. Among these platforms, Facebook is the number one social media platform in terms of the number of active users.
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