Kroger Co vs Altria Group Inc — how do they compare? Kroger Co trades at $57.74 (market cap $35.75B), while Altria Group Inc trades at $74.53 (market cap $124.67B). The key difference: Altria Group Inc is far larger — about 3.5× Kroger Co's market cap, and Altria Group Inc pays the higher dividend (5.68%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KR | MO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $35.75B | $124.67B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $75.60 | $74.66 |
52-Week Low | $55.53 | $54.72 |
Enterprise Value | $55.85B | $145.75B |
Dividend Yield | 2.47% | 5.68% |
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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 →Altria comprises Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton, Helix Innovations, and Philip Morris Capital, although the company plans to wind down Philip Morris Capital by the end of 2022. It holds a 10% interest in the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev. Through its tobacco subsidiaries, Altria holds the leading position in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States and the number-two spot in machine-made cigars. The company's Marlboro brand is the leading cigarette brand in the U.S. with a 43% share in 2020. Altria holds strategic investments in JUUL Labs (35% economic interest) and Cronos (42%).
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