Kroger Co vs Prudential Financial Inc — how do they compare? Kroger Co trades at $57.78 (market cap $35.75B), while Prudential Financial Inc trades at $117.2 (market cap $40.97B). The key difference: Kroger Co and Prudential Financial Inc are close in size by market cap, and Prudential Financial Inc pays the higher dividend (4.75%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KR | PRU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $35.75B | $40.97B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $75.60 | $119.07 |
52-Week Low | $55.53 | $92.00 |
Enterprise Value | $55.85B | $68.03B |
Dividend Yield | 2.47% | 4.75% |
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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 →Prudential Financial is a large, diversified insurance company offering annuities, life insurance, retirement plan services, and asset management products. While it operates in a number of countries, the vast majority of revenue is generated in the United States and Japan. The company's investment management business, PGIM, contributes approximately 15% of its earnings and has over $1.5 trillion in assets under management. The U.S. businesses are responsible for about 45% of earnings and can be classified into Institutional Retirement Strategies, Individual Retirement Strategies, Group Insurance, Individual Life Insurance, and Assurance IQ. Finally, the international business segment of the company contributes approximately 40% of earnings with a strong market position in Japan.
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