Kroger Co vs Wheaton Precious Metals Corp — how do they compare? Kroger Co trades at $57.74 (market cap $35.75B), while Wheaton Precious Metals Corp trades at $103.33 (market cap $46.54B). The key difference: Wheaton Precious Metals Corp is the larger of the two by market cap, and Kroger Co pays the higher dividend (2.47%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KR | WPM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $35.75B | $46.54B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $75.60 | $165.72 |
52-Week Low | $55.53 | $91.00 |
Enterprise Value | $55.85B | $44.39B |
Dividend Yield | 2.47% | 0.75% |
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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 →Wheaton Precious Metals Corp is a precious metal streaming company. The company has entered into over 20 long-term purchase agreements with 17 different mining companies, for the purchase of precious metals and cobalt. It has streaming agreements covering approximately 19 operating mines and 9 development stage projects. The company's projects include Vale's Salobo mine and silver streams on Glencore's Antamina mine and Goldcorp's Penasquito mine.
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