S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
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American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold

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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Aramark stock logo
ARMK
Aramark
$31.86
+2.1%
$31.38
$23.95
$33.04
$8.36B1.482.48 million shs3.20 million shs
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
$56.57
+1.8%
$53.05
$42.10
$58.34
$40.83B0.484.97 million shs4.49 million shs
Whole Foods Market, Inc. stock logo
WFM
Whole Foods Market
$41.99
$41.99
$27.67
$43.84
N/AN/A6.55 million shsN/A
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$59.53
+0.5%
$59.51
$48.34
$61.65
$479.70B0.4919.04 million shs14.16 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Aramark stock logo
ARMK
Aramark
+0.10%-2.41%-1.02%+8.83%-11.22%
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
+0.56%-1.05%-1.59%+20.99%+17.11%
Whole Foods Market, Inc. stock logo
WFM
Whole Foods Market
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
-0.69%-1.41%-2.68%+9.45%+18.47%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Aramark stock logo
ARMK
Aramark
3.9689 of 5 stars
1.33.02.54.02.90.03.1
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
3.9832 of 5 stars
2.23.04.21.71.71.71.9
Whole Foods Market, Inc. stock logo
WFM
Whole Foods Market
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
4.2742 of 5 stars
2.43.04.21.81.82.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Aramark stock logo
ARMK
Aramark
2.69
Moderate Buy$33.043.70% Upside
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
2.44
Hold$55.17-2.48% Downside
Whole Foods Market, Inc. stock logo
WFM
Whole Foods Market
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
2.86
Moderate Buy$61.753.73% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest WMT, WFM, KR, and ARMK Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/16/2024
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
Evercore ISI
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$63.00 ➝ $62.00
4/16/2024
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
Wells Fargo & Company
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$58.00 ➝ $65.00
4/16/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
Evercore ISI
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$67.00 ➝ $66.00
4/8/2024
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
BNP Paribas
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Underperform$48.00
3/28/2024
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
Telsey Advisory Group
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$60.00 ➝ $62.00
3/27/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
Telsey Advisory Group
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$68.00
3/26/2024
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$62.00 ➝ $64.00
3/26/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$66.00 ➝ $68.00
3/20/2024
Aramark stock logo
ARMK
Aramark
Truist Financial
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$35.00 ➝ $37.00
3/19/2024
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
Telsey Advisory Group
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$60.00
3/19/2024
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
Guggenheim
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $61.00
(Data available from 4/19/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Aramark stock logo
ARMK
Aramark
$18.85B0.44$3.88 per share8.21$14.20 per share2.24
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
$150.04B0.27$10.29 per share5.50$16.12 per share3.51
Whole Foods Market, Inc. stock logo
WFM
Whole Foods Market
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$648.13B0.74$3.69 per share16.15$11.19 per share5.32

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Aramark stock logo
ARMK
Aramark
$674.11M$2.3913.3316.171.253.37%13.45%2.97%5/7/2024 (Confirmed)
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
$2.16B$2.9619.1112.192.581.44%31.44%6.89%6/20/2024 (Estimated)
Whole Foods Market, Inc. stock logo
WFM
Whole Foods Market
N/A$2.0021.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$15.51B$1.9131.1123.353.902.39%21.08%7.09%5/16/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest WMT, WFM, KR, and ARMK Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/16/2024N/A
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$0.52N/A-$0.52N/AN/AN/A  
5/7/2024N/A
Aramark stock logo
ARMK
Aramark
$0.26N/A-$0.26N/AN/AN/A  
3/7/2024Q4 23
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
$1.13$1.34+$0.21$1.67$37.07 billion$37.06 billion    
2/20/2024Q4 2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$0.55$0.60+$0.05$1.57$170.85 billion$173.40 billion    
2/6/202412/31/2023
Aramark stock logo
ARMK
Aramark
$0.36$0.41+$0.05$0.71$4.29 billion$4.41 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Aramark stock logo
ARMK
Aramark
$0.381.19%-1.15%15.90%N/A
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
$1.162.05%+17.39%39.19%18 Years
Whole Foods Market, Inc. stock logo
WFM
Whole Foods Market
$0.721.71%N/A36.00%N/A
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$0.831.39%+1.82%43.38%52 Years

Latest WMT, WFM, KR, and ARMK Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/26/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.5%12/13/202412/13/20241/6/2025
2/23/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.5%12/13/202412/13/20241/6/2025
3/14/2024
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
quarterly$0.292.09%5/14/20245/15/20246/1/2024
2/20/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.5%5/9/20243/15/20244/1/2024
2/20/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.49%3/14/20243/15/20244/1/2024
1/19/2024
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
quarterly$0.292.53%2/14/20242/15/20243/1/2024
1/31/2024
Aramark stock logo
ARMK
Aramark
Quarterly$0.09501.31%2/13/20242/14/20242/28/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Aramark stock logo
ARMK
Aramark
2.08
1.27
1.12
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
1.04
0.81
0.36
Whole Foods Market, Inc. stock logo
WFM
Whole Foods Market
N/AN/AN/A
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
0.46
0.83
0.24

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Aramark stock logo
ARMK
Aramark
N/A
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
80.93%
Whole Foods Market, Inc. stock logo
WFM
Whole Foods Market
79.18%
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
26.76%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Aramark stock logo
ARMK
Aramark
1.92%
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
1.38%
Whole Foods Market, Inc. stock logo
WFM
Whole Foods Market
1.30%
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
46.51%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Aramark stock logo
ARMK
Aramark
262,550262.45 million257.42 millionOptionable
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
414,000721.69 million711.73 millionOptionable
Whole Foods Market, Inc. stock logo
WFM
Whole Foods Market
N/AN/AN/AOptionable
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
2,100,0008.06 billion4.31 billionOptionable

WMT, WFM, KR, and ARMK Headlines

SourceHeadline
Amazon-Walmart Rivalry for Consumer Retail Spend Turned in 2022Amazon-Walmart Rivalry for Consumer Retail Spend Turned in 2022
pymnts.com - April 19 at 2:30 PM
Walmart, M.D.: Why the worlds largest retailer wants to be Americas doctorWalmart, M.D.: Why the world's largest retailer wants to be America's doctor
techxplore.com - April 19 at 1:40 PM
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Shares Up 0.1%Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Shares Up 0.1%
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 12:45 PM
Walmart Rolls Out Major Changes For In-Person Customers. See What Stores Are ImpactedWalmart Rolls Out Major Changes For In-Person Customers. See What Stores Are Impacted
msn.com - April 19 at 10:35 AM
3 Retirement Stocks to Buy Now: Q2 Edition3 Retirement Stocks to Buy Now: Q2 Edition
investorplace.com - April 19 at 8:40 AM
Put $5,000 in These 3 Growth Stocks by 2025Put $5,000 in These 3 Growth Stocks by 2025
investorplace.com - April 19 at 7:00 AM
Amazon and Walmart Race to Integrate Commerce and ContentAmazon and Walmart Race to Integrate Commerce and Content
pymnts.com - April 19 at 4:00 AM
Walmart-Backed Ibotta Soars 17% in Its Trading DebutWalmart-Backed Ibotta Soars 17% in Its Trading Debut
msn.com - April 18 at 6:43 PM
Walmart-Backed Ibotta Sees Share Price Leap 33% in Market DebutWalmart-Backed Ibotta Sees Share Price Leap 33% in Market Debut
pymnts.com - April 18 at 4:58 PM
3 Retail Stocks to Buy Now: Q2 Edition3 Retail Stocks to Buy Now: Q2 Edition
investorplace.com - April 18 at 4:33 PM
Shares of Walmart-backed Ibotta soar 23% on public debutShares of Walmart-backed Ibotta soar 23% on public debut
techxplore.com - April 18 at 4:09 PM
3 ETF Areas & Stocks to Win on Upbeat March Retail Sales3 ETF Areas & Stocks to Win on Upbeat March Retail Sales
zacks.com - April 18 at 3:01 PM
Walmart-Backed Digital Marketing Company Ibotta Set For IPO Amid AI Buzz: DetailsWalmart-Backed Digital Marketing Company Ibotta Set For IPO Amid AI Buzz: Details
msn.com - April 18 at 1:43 PM
Cart.com to Simplify Onboarding, Provide Services for Walmart Marketplace SellersCart.com to Simplify Onboarding, Provide Services for Walmart Marketplace Sellers
pymnts.com - April 18 at 12:47 PM
Brokers Suggest Investing in Walmart (WMT): Read This Before Placing a BetBrokers Suggest Investing in Walmart (WMT): Read This Before Placing a Bet
zacks.com - April 18 at 10:36 AM
Cart.com to Develop New Capabilities and Integrations to Simplify Onboarding and Help Sellers Grow More Efficiently on Walmart MarketplaceCart.com to Develop New Capabilities and Integrations to Simplify Onboarding and Help Sellers Grow More Efficiently on Walmart Marketplace
businesswire.com - April 18 at 9:00 AM
Police discover Walmart shoplifter also meth trafficker: Brooklyn Police BlotterPolice discover Walmart shoplifter also meth trafficker: Brooklyn Police Blotter
cleveland.com - April 18 at 7:52 AM
3 Safe Stocks to Set You Up for a Comfortable Retirement3 Safe Stocks to Set You Up for a Comfortable Retirement
investorplace.com - April 18 at 6:00 AM
The Most Active Stock Trader in Congress Is Buying Shares of This Magnificent Stock-Split StockThe Most Active Stock Trader in Congress Is Buying Shares of This Magnificent Stock-Split Stock
fool.com - April 18 at 4:41 AM
Walmart Neighborhood Market in Milwaukee to close by mid-MayWalmart Neighborhood Market in Milwaukee to close by mid-May
msn.com - April 18 at 2:52 AM
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Stock Price Down 0.2% After Analyst DowngradeWalmart (NYSE:WMT) Stock Price Down 0.2% After Analyst Downgrade
americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 1:12 AM
Walmart-backed Ibotta targets up to $2.7 bln valuation in US IPOWalmart-backed Ibotta targets up to $2.7 bln valuation in US IPO
reuters.com - April 17 at 11:06 PM
Walmart Has Some Wild Game Deals Right NowWalmart Has Some Wild Game Deals Right Now
gamespot.com - April 17 at 9:44 PM
Police Release Footage Of Officers Arresting Black 13-Year-Old Boy For Selling Roses Outside WalmartPolice Release Footage Of Officers Arresting Black 13-Year-Old Boy For Selling Roses Outside Walmart
blackenterprise.com - April 17 at 9:44 PM

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Company Descriptions

Aramark logo

Aramark

NYSE:ARMK
Aramark provides food and facilities services to education, healthcare, business and industry, sports, leisure, and corrections clients in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Food and Support Services United States, and Food and Support Services International. The company offers food-related managed services, including dining, catering, food service management, and convenience-oriented retail services; non-clinical food and food-related support services, such as patient food and nutrition, retail food, environmental services, and procurement services; and plant operations and maintenance, custodial/housekeeping, energy management, grounds keeping, and capital project management services. It also provides on-site restaurants, catering, convenience stores, and executive dining services; beverage and vending services; and facility management services comprising landscaping, transportation, capital program management, payment services, and other facility consulting services relating to building operations. In addition, the company offers concessions, banquet, and catering services; retail services and merchandise sale, recreational, and lodging services; and facility management services at sports, entertainment, and recreational facilities. Further, it offers correctional food; and operates commissaries, laundry facilities, and property rooms. It primarily serves business and industry, sports, leisure and corrections, education, healthcare, public institutions, manufacturing, transportation, service, and other industries. The company was formerly known as ARAMARK Holdings Corporation. Aramark was founded in 1959 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Kroger logo

Kroger

NYSE:KR
The Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. Its combination food and drug stores offer natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce; and multi-department stores provide apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products, and toys. The company's marketplace stores offer full-service grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty care, and perishable goods, as well as general merchandise, including apparel, home goods, and toys; and price impact warehouse stores provide grocery, and health and beauty care items, as well as meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce items. It also manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets and online; and sells fuel through fuel centers. The Kroger Co. was founded in 1883 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Whole Foods Market logo

Whole Foods Market

NASDAQ:WFM
Whole Foods Market, Inc. is engaged in the business of natural and organic foods supermarket. The Company operates approximately 456 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Its stores have an average size of approximately 39,000 square feet, and are supported by its distribution centers, bake house facilities, commissary kitchens, seafood-processing facilities, a produce procurement center, and a specialty coffee and tea procurement and roasting operation, among others. It offers over 30,000 organic stock keeping units (SKUs), covering various areas of its store, including produce, packaged goods, bulk, frozen, dairy, meat, bakery, prepared foods, coffee, tea, beer, wine, cheese, nutritional supplements, vitamins, body care, pet foods and household goods. The Company's brands include 365 Everyday Value, Allegro Coffee, Whole Foods Market, Whole Paws, and Engine 2 Plant-Strong. It also offers approximately 400 temporary exclusives.
Walmart logo

Walmart

NYSE:WMT
Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites; and mobile commerce applications. The company offers grocery and consumables, including dairy, meat, bakery, deli, produce, dry, chilled or frozen packaged foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, floral, snack foods, candy, other grocery items, health and beauty aids, paper goods, laundry and home care, baby care, pet supplies, and other consumable items; fuel, tobacco and other categories. It is also involved in the provision of health and wellness products covering pharmacy, optical and hearing services, and over-the-counter drugs and other medical products; and home and apparel including home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, seasonal items, mattresses and tire and battery centers. In addition, the company offers consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. Further, it operates digital payment platforms; and offers financial services and related products, including money transfers, bill payments, money orders, check cashing, prepaid access, co-branded credit cards, installment lending, and earned wage access. Additionally, the company markets lines of merchandise under private brands, including Allswell, Athletic Works, Equate, and Free Assembly. The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. Walmart Inc. was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.