Kroger Co vs Novartis AG — how do they compare? Kroger Co trades at $57.85 (market cap $35.75B), while Novartis AG trades at $153.82 (market cap $290.25B). The key difference: Novartis AG is far larger — about 8.1× Kroger Co's market cap, and Novartis AG pays the higher dividend (3.17%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KR | NVS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $35.75B | $290.25B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Health |
52-Week High | $75.60 | $168.62 |
52-Week Low | $55.53 | $113.50 |
Enterprise Value | $55.85B | $330.27B |
Dividend Yield | 2.47% | 3.17% |
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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 →Novartis develops and manufactures healthcare products through two segments: Innovative Medicines and Sandoz. It generates the vast majority of its revenue from Innovative Medicines segment consisting global business franchises in oncology, ophthalmology, neuroscience, immunology, respiratory, cardio-metabolic, and established medicines. The company sells its products globally, with the United States representing close to one third of total revenue.
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