Kroger Co vs Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF — how do they compare? Kroger Co trades at $57.78 (market cap $35.75B), while Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF trades at $87.72. The key difference: Kroger Co pays a 2.47% dividend while Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF pays none, and Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Kroger Co nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KR | MGK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $35.75B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $75.60 | $92.06 |
52-Week Low | $55.53 | $70.70 |
Enterprise Value | $55.85B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.47% | — |
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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 →MGK is an ETF that seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Mega Cap Growth Index. It provides a low-cost, diversified exposure to the largest growth companies in the U.S. stock market. The fund is composed of mega-cap stocks that exhibit key growth factors, including high expected long-term earnings growth, high historical sales and earnings growth, and high return on assets. MGK is typically used by investors seeking long-term capital appreciation from market-leading firms.
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