Kroger Co vs Waste Management, Inc. — how do they compare? Kroger Co trades at $55.99 (market cap $34.46B), while Waste Management, Inc. trades at $225.9 (market cap $90.68B). The key difference: Waste Management, Inc. is far larger — about 2.6× Kroger Co's market cap, and Kroger Co pays the higher dividend (2.56%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KR | WM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $34.46B | $90.68B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Industrials |
52-Week High | $75.60 | $246.51 |
52-Week Low | $55.53 | $196.77 |
Enterprise Value | $54.56B | $113.47B |
Dividend Yield | 2.56% | 1.56% |
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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 →Waste Management ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating approximately 260 active landfills and about 340 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
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