KR

Kroger Co

60.74

Oct 13 • 3:59 PM ET -1.82 (-2.91%)

60.70

Aftermarket • 5:50 PM ET -0.04 (-0.07%)

Consumer Defensive Grocery Stores USA Large NYSE

Oct 12, 5:31 PMKroger to cut about 3,000 corporate jobs, roughly 37% of office workforce, over next three years

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Index	S&P 500
Market Cap	35.87B
Enterprise Value	57.30B
Income	1.07B
Sales	149.33B
Book/sh	9.80
Cash/sh	4.63
Dividend Est.	1.50 (2.46%)
Dividend TTM	1.44 (2.37%)
Dividend Ex-Date	Nov 16, 2026
Dividend Gr. 3/5Y	11.44% 14.37%
Payout	88.93%
Employees	403000
IPO	Jan 26, 1928

P/E	32.88
Forward P/E	11.03
PEG	1.71
P/S	0.24
P/B	6.20
P/C	13.11
P/FCF	15.53
EV/EBITDA	6.70
EV/Sales	0.38
Quick Ratio	0.31
Current Ratio	0.70
Debt/Eq	4.14
LT Debt/Eq	3.71
Option/Short	Yes / Yes

EPS (ttm)	1.85
EPS next Y	5.51
EPS next Q	1.16
EPS this Y	6.97%
EPS next Y	6.18%
EPS next 5Y	6.45%
EPS past 3/5Y	-20.44% -13.99%
Sales past 3/5Y	-0.14% 2.19%
EPS Y/Y TTM	-53.20%
Sales Y/Y TTM	1.58%
EPS Q/Q	15.16%
Sales Q/Q	2.01%
Earnings	Sep 11 BMO
EPS/Sales Surpr.	3.51% -0.15%

Insider Own	0.33%
Insider Trans	-5.02%
Inst Own	92.14%
Inst Trans	0.15%
ROA	2.08%
ROE	14.15%
ROIC	3.89%
Gross Margin	20.95%
Oper. Margin	3.17%
Profit Margin	0.72%
SMA20	1.59%
SMA50	3.88%
SMA200	-4.24%
Trades

Shs Outstand	596.00M
Shs Float	588.63M
Short Float	5.33%
Short Ratio	4.50
Short Interest	31.36M
52W High	76.58 -20.68%
52W Low	54.15 12.17%
Volatility	1.85% 2.31%
ATR (14)	1.59
RSI (14)	54.68
Beta	0.38
Rel Volume	1.28
Avg Volume	6.97M
Volume	8,902,379

Perf Week	3.99%
Perf Month	-0.28%
Perf Quarter	7.39%
Perf Half Y	-9.60%
Perf YTD	-2.78%
Perf Year	-9.52%
Perf 3Y	37.55%
Perf 5Y	53.89%
Perf 10Y	95.12%
Recom	2.00
Target Price	69.05
Prev Close	62.56
Price	60.74
Change %	-2.91%

Date	Action	Analyst	Rating Change	Price Target Change
Oct-07-26	Upgrade	BNP Paribas Exane	Neutral → Outperform	$72
Sep-29-26	Upgrade	Melius	Hold → Buy	$80
Apr-27-26	Downgrade	Erste Group	Buy → Hold
Apr-02-26	Initiated	Erste Group	Buy
Feb-25-26	Downgrade	Wells Fargo	Overweight → Equal Weight	$68
Jan-08-26	Upgrade	Deutsche Bank	Hold → Buy	$75
Dec-05-25	Reiterated	Telsey Advisory Group	Outperform	$82 → $80
Sep-17-25	Upgrade	Roth Capital	Neutral → Buy	$75
Aug-20-25	Downgrade	JP Morgan	Overweight → Neutral	$75
Jul-21-25	Initiated	Barclays	Equal Weight	$75
Jun-23-25	Reiterated	Telsey Advisory Group	Outperform	$73 → $82
May-20-25	Upgrade	Melius	Sell → Hold	$70
Apr-01-25	Downgrade	Melius	Hold → Sell	$58
Feb-04-25	Resumed	Goldman	Buy	$70
Jan-24-25	Resumed	Citigroup	Neutral	$61
Dec-03-24	Upgrade	Jefferies	Hold → Buy	$54 → $73
Dec-03-24	Downgrade	BMO Capital Markets	Outperform → Market Perform	$60
Nov-27-24	Reiterated	Telsey Advisory Group	Outperform	$62 → $65
Oct-18-24	Initiated	Exane BNP Paribas	Neutral	$56
Jun-18-24	Upgrade	BMO Capital Markets	Market Perform → Outperform	$58 → $60

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Today 12:04PM	Albertsons seeks $8B from Kroger over failed merger (Grocery Dive)
11:08AM	Kroger to lay off 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years as it leans into artificial intelligence (Associated Press)
10:49AM	Should You Buy Target Stock For Its Cash? (Trefis)
10:43AM	Albertsons demands over $9bn from Kroger following merger collapse (Retail Insight Network)
Oct-12-26 07:13PM	Kroger To Reportedly Eliminate 37% Of Corporate Workforce In Operations Overhaul (Stocktwits)
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06:22PM	Kroger to cut 3K corporate jobs over the next 3 years (Grocery Dive)
05:16PM	Kroger to cut over one-third of corporate workforce in major restructuring (Investing.com)
05:09PM	Is Walmart Stock Increasing Your Market Risk? (Trefis)
04:32PM	Kroger Plans to Slash 37% of Corporate Jobs in Next Three Years (Bloomberg)
03:28PM	Should You Buy Target Stock At This Price? (Trefis)
01:59PM	Albertsons demands Kroger pay over $9 billion amid failed merger (Investing.com)
01:23PM	Albertsons demands $9.3 billion from Kroger over failed merger (Quartz)
01:13PM	Albertsons Wants $8 Billion From Kroger After Failed Merger (The Wall Street Journal)
01:00PM	Albertsons Seeks More Than $9 Billion Over Busted Kroger Deal (Bloomberg)
11:26AM	Senator raises concerns over Krogers plan to buy Giant Eagle (Grocery Dive)
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11:07AM	What Cheaper Gas Would Mean For Costcos Sales And Margins (Trefis)
09:00AM	Kroger helps keep families healthy this fall (PR Newswire)
Oct-09-26 11:13AM	H-E-Bs foot traffic growth far outpaces the rest of the industry, research finds (Grocery Dive)
Oct-08-26 04:34PM	Where Could Walmart's Next Growth Come From? (Trefis)
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10:57AM	Publix now has 10 Kentucky stores. Heres how the grocer is growing in the state. (Grocery Dive)
Oct-07-26 02:30PM	Presidio Manvel revealed: Multibillion-dollar retail and hospital center project revived after two decades (The Real Deal)
07:32AM	Ghirardelli brings 174-year-old chocolate brand to packaged cookies (Food Dive)
Oct-03-26 06:30AM	Sorry, Kroger Cardholders, Your Extra Gas Discount Is Gone (Money Digest)
Oct-02-26 06:26PM	FTC settles with Southern Glazer's over claim it discriminated against smaller alcohol sellers (Associated Press)
01:02PM	Southern Glazer's agrees to pricing restrictions in FTC settlement, official says (Reuters)
11:05AM	Can Costco Absorb Rising Costs On A 3.9% Margin? (Trefis)
09:51AM	Is One Number Reason Enough To Sell Costco Stock? (Trefis)
Oct-01-26 02:11PM	Kroger tests 24-hour stores in Ohio and Indiana (Quartz)
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08:55AM	Kroger Launches Mastercard Powered by Payments Platform Imprint: NYSE Content Update (PR Newswire)
Sep-30-26 04:30PM	Kroger Co. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors (MarketWatch)
11:55AM	What Should Costco Stock Holders Take From Its Fiscal Fourth Quarter? (Trefis)
09:00AM	Kroger Introduces Kroger Rewards World Elite Mastercard to Help Customers Earn More Points and Save More Every Day (PR Newswire)
Sep-29-26 07:30PM	Why Kroger Is Trying to Be More Like Walmart (The Wall Street Journal)
09:52AM	Netflix upgraded, PepsiCo downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls (The Fly)
Sep-28-26 03:02PM	Instacart vs. Walmart vs. Amazon: 7 Best Grocery Delivery Services in 2026 (The Penny Hoarder)
Sep-25-26 09:00AM	President of Kroger Health Colleen Lindholz announces retirement after 31 years of service (PR Newswire)
Sep-23-26 11:00AM	Krogers AI focus is on flexibility and control, digital chief says (Grocery Dive)
Sep-22-26 04:27PM	Kroger sees AI shopping assistant driving larger baskets (Supermarket News)
02:35PM	Kroger Details AI Strategy Built on Decades Retail Expertise at GroceryShop 2026 (PR Newswire)
07:00AM	Promino Reports Strength in Revenue as New Inventory and Kroger Distribution Drive Growth (TMX Newsfile)
Sep-21-26 05:48AM	Number Sense: Major grocers see identical-store sales growth wither away (Grocery Dive)
Sep-18-26 04:01PM	Kroger to Host 2026 Investor Day on October 20, 2026 (PR Newswire)
02:26PM	Kroger drops Red Bull from all stores in pricing dispute (Quartz)
Sep-17-26 04:04PM	Can Kroger Keep Its Earnings Promise With Sales This Weak? (Trefis)
04:00PM	Kroger's Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend (PR Newswire)
12:49PM	Kroger no longer selling Red Bull at stores nationwide. What we know (USA TODAY)
07:35AM	CH Guenther buys US baking mixes and seasonings firm House-Autry (Just Food)
07:28AM	Inside the market where Kroger and Giant Eagle will likely be under the antitrust microscope (Grocery Dive)
Sep-16-26 04:14PM	Kroger says cyclosporiasis outbreak cost over $100M in lost sales (USA TODAY)
09:00AM	Kroger Ushers in Fall with New Limited-Time Private Selection Pumpkin Harvest Collection (PR Newswire)
08:30AM	Store brands like Kirkland are winning the war for consumer wallets, squeezing out national brands (MarketWatch)
07:36AM	Harris Teeter to spend $253M to upgrade, expand Charlotte-area stores (Grocery Dive)
Sep-15-26 12:25PM	Harris Teeter Announces $253 Million Investment to Enhance Stores and Expand Footprint Across Charlotte Over the Next Three Years (PR Newswire)
05:08AM	Kroger trims 2026 sales outlook despite profit gains (Retail Insight Network)
Sep-14-26 09:00AM	Eating Healthier Is Easier with Peak-Season Produce (PR Newswire)
07:31AM	Kroger records strong private label growth as shoppers stay focused on savings (Grocery Dive)
07:00AM	Promino Holds Rejuvenate Muscle Health(TM) U.S. Retail Pricing as Whey Protein Costs Remain at Record Levels (TMX Newsfile)
Sep-12-26 11:00PM	The Kroger Co (KR) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: E-Commerce and Retail Media Shine as ... (GuruFocus.com)
Sep-11-26 01:08PM	CDC Declares End to Cyclospora Outbreak (Barrons.com)
12:46PM	The Kroger Co. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary (Moby)
10:35AM	Kroger Cuts Sales Forecast, Oracle Gains \| Stock Movers (Bloomberg)
09:57AM	Kroger raises profit outlook after Q2 earnings beat (Proactive)
09:46AM	KR Stock Declines After Company Cuts Identical Sales Forecast For 2026 A Look At Some Key Highlights (Stocktwits)
08:53AM	Kroger Q2 2026 earnings: stock falls as sales guidance cut (Quartz)
08:09AM	5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Friday (Investopedia)
08:00AM	CPI, Kroger earnings and 9/11 remembrance: What to watch Friday (Yahoo Finance Video)
07:30AM	Kroger Stock Falls on Earnings. Why the Grocer Is Cutting Sales Guidance. (Barrons.com)
07:23AM	Kroger Cuts Sales View Due to Macro Challenges (The Wall Street Journal)
07:22AM	Kroger Cuts Full-Year Sales Guidance as Q2 Adjusted EPS Reaches $1.09 (InvestorsHub)
06:53AM	Kroger: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot (Associated Press)
06:46AM	Kroger Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Updates Guidance for 2026 (PR Newswire)
Sep-09-26 06:18PM	Citadel Securities Urges SEC to Take Oversight of Some Wagers (Bloomberg)
Sep-08-26 01:59PM	Kroger Earnings Preview: Options Traders Bet Bullish (Schaeffer's Research)
Sep-04-26 02:45PM	DOJ expands beef price probe to eight retailers, including Walmart and Amazon, with inflation a key issue ahead of midterm elections (Fortune)
02:45PM	Whats the beef? Rising meat prices at Walmart, Costco, Aldi, Publix, and more prompt Department of Justice probe (FastCompany)
10:32AM	Earnings Calendar and Analysis for This Week (September 7-11) (Kiplinger)
01:01AM	Mama's Creations Inc (MAMA) (Q2 2027) Earnings Call Highlights: Revenue Surges 55% as Kroger ... (GuruFocus.com)
Sep-03-26 06:00PM	Costco Stock Is Priced For Two Good Years, Is That A Safe Bet? (Trefis)
01:00PM	The Week Ahead: Fresh Inflation Data Headlines Holiday Week (Schaeffer's Research)
10:06AM	Whole Foods CEO bets on smaller stores and the latest Amazon tech to win over shoppers (Yahoo Finance)
06:53AM	US DOJ widens beef price inquiry to Walmart, Costco and other major retailers (Retail Insight Network)
06:00AM	How Amazon is transforming your Whole Foods run: CEO (Yahoo Finance Video)
Sep-02-26 04:30PM	Kroger names Mark Ibbotson Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer (PR Newswire)
02:25PM	DoJ requests beef price data from major retailers including Amazon and Walmart (Investing.com)
01:33PM	Amazon, Walmart Face Data Requests in DOJ Beef Antitrust Probe (Bloomberg)
12:40PM	Kroger taps Walmart tech veteran as store operations chief (Grocery Dive)
Sep-01-26 11:38AM	Citi opens downside catalyst watch on Kroger as Walmart price war intensifies (Investing.com)
08:55AM	Kroger shares fall 1.2% after Citi issues short-term downside watch (InvestorsHub)
Aug-31-26 07:43AM	Kroger amplifies wellness focus with in-store events and mini-fests (Grocery Dive)
Aug-28-26 04:58PM	Costco Stock's Premium Rests On A Visit Rate That Keeps Slowing (Trefis)
02:00PM	National Release: Kroger Is Improving Wellness in Neighborhoods Across America (PR Newswire)
07:24AM	Dollar stores grow sales as grocers grapple with weak results (Grocery Dive)
Aug-27-26 03:00PM	What Could Lift Walmart Stock Is Not On Its Shelves (Trefis)
07:00AM	Murray's Cheese Debuts Exclusive Cave Aged Collection at Harris Teeter (PR Newswire)
Aug-26-26 01:00PM	Gatik Raises $200 Million as It Ramps Up Driverless Truck Fleet (Sourcing Journal)
06:00AM	California-based grocer Raley's to shut several stores in state (LA Times)
Aug-25-26 04:31PM	The Questions That Defined WMT's Earnings Call (Trefis)
12:51PM	Kroger and Instacart team for prescription delivery (Supermarket News)

The Kroger Co. engages in the retail grocery business which includes retail pharmacies and fuel centers. Its brands include Big K, Smart Way, Heritage Farm, Simple Truth, and Simple Truth Organic. The company was founded by Barney Kroger in 1883 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Non-Executive ChairmanMr. Ronald L. Sargent M.B.A.

Executive VP & CFOMr. David John Christopher Kennerley

Executive VP and Chief Merchant & Marketing OfficerMs. Mary Ellen Adcock

Executive VP & Chief Digital OfficerMr. Yael Cosset

CEO & DirectorMr. Gregory S. Foran

Insider Trading	Relationship	Date	Transaction	Cost	#Shares	Value ($)	#Shares Total	SEC Form 4
Adcock Mary Ellen	Executive Vice President	Sep 18 '26	Option Exercise	35.69	48,806	1,741,941	248,134	Sep 21 01:14 PM
Adcock Mary Ellen	Executive Vice President	Sep 18 '26	Sale	60.70	72,901	4,425,332	175,233	Sep 21 01:14 PM
COSSET YAEL	Executive Vice President	Jul 14 '26	Sale	58.80	30,000	1,764,000	127,868	Jul 15 02:28 PM

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