Kroger Co vs S&P Global Inc — how do they compare? Kroger Co trades at $57.74 (market cap $35.75B), while S&P Global Inc trades at $431.27 (market cap $132.71B). The key difference: S&P Global Inc is far larger — about 3.7× Kroger Co's market cap, and Kroger Co pays the higher dividend (2.47%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KR | SPGI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $35.75B | $132.71B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $75.60 | $534.79 |
52-Week Low | $55.53 | $370.42 |
Enterprise Value | $55.85B | $144.68B |
Dividend Yield | 2.47% | 0.87% |
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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 →S&P Global provides data and benchmarks to capital and commodity market participants. In 2021 and excluding IHS Markit, S&P Ratings was over 45% of the firm's revenue and over 55% of the firm's operating income. S&P Ratings is the largest credit rating agency in the world. The firm's other segments include Market Intelligence, Indices, and Platts. Market Intelligence provides desktop tools and other data solutions to investment banks, corporations, and other entities. Indices provides benchmarks for financial markets and is monetized through subscriptions, asset-based fees, and transaction-based royalties. Platts provides benchmarks to commodity markets, principally petroleum.
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