Kroger Co vs Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. — how do they compare? Kroger Co trades at $58.57 (market cap $35.75B), while Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. trades at $183.87 (market cap $87.77B). The key difference: Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. is far larger — about 2.5× Kroger Co's market cap, and Kroger Co pays the higher dividend (2.47%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KR | MRSH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $35.75B | $87.77B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $75.60 | $211.21 |
52-Week Low | $55.53 | $157.32 |
Enterprise Value | $55.85B | $108.61B |
Dividend Yield | 2.47% | 2.17% |
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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 →Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc is a professional services firm that provides advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and human capital. The company operates through two main segments: risk and insurance services and consulting. In risk and insurance services, the firm offers services via Marsh (an insurance broker) and Guy Carpenter (a risk and reinsurance specialist). The consulting division comprises Mercer (a provider of human resource services) and Oliver Wyman (management and economic consultancy).
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