KR

Kroger Co

65.93

Oct 29 • 3:59 PM ET +0.91 (1.40%)

66.54

Aftermarket • 7:34 PM ET +0.61 (0.93%)

Consumer Defensive Grocery Stores USA Large NYSE

Peers: ACI SFM WMT COST WMK TGT BJ IMKTA GO VLGEA

| Held by: VTI VOO VO IVV SPY XLP VTV RSP VOE IWR

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Index	S&P 500
Market Cap	38.94B
Enterprise Value	60.37B
Income	1.07B
Sales	149.33B
Book/sh	9.80
Cash/sh	4.63
Dividend Est.	1.49 (2.26%)
Dividend TTM	1.44 (2.18%)
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	35.68
Forward P/E	12.04
PEG	1.83
P/S	0.26
P/B	6.73
P/C	14.23
P/FCF	16.86
EV/EBITDA	7.06
EV/Sales	0.40
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	5.48
EPS next Q	1.16
EPS this Y	7.09%
EPS next Y	5.46%
EPS next 5Y	6.58%
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	0.32%
Insider Trans	-5.16%
Inst Own	92.47%
Inst Trans	-0.02%
ROA	2.08%
ROE	14.15%
ROIC	3.89%
Gross Margin	20.95%
Oper. Margin	3.17%
Profit Margin	0.72%
SMA20	4.68%
SMA50	9.10%
SMA200	3.62%
Trades

Shs Outstand	596.00M
Shs Float	588.68M
Short Float	5.17%
Short Ratio	4.34
Short Interest	30.41M
52W High	76.58 -13.91%
52W Low	54.15 21.75%
Volatility	2.02% 2.55%
ATR (14)	1.70
RSI (14)	61.80
Beta	0.38
Rel Volume	0.69
Avg Volume	7.01M
Volume	4,806,383

Perf Week	-2.86%
Perf Month	12.47%
Perf Quarter	14.18%
Perf Half Y	-3.14%
Perf YTD	5.52%
Perf Year	-0.17%
Perf 3Y	48.39%
Perf 5Y	64.74%
Perf 10Y	110.91%
Recom	2.00
Target Price	69.60
Prev Close	65.02
Price	65.93
Change %	1.40%

Consensus

Buy

Avg. Price Target

$69.60

Implied Upside

+5.6%

Analysts14incl. previous ratings

Rating Distribution7 Buy · 7 Hold · 0 Sell

Date	Action	Analyst	Rating Change	Price Target Change	Implied Upside
Oct 07, 2026	Upgrade	BBNP Paribas Exane	Neutral → Outperform	$72	+9.2%
Sep 29, 2026	Upgrade	MMelius	Hold → Buy	$80	+21.3%
Apr 27, 2026	Downgrade	EErste Group	Buy → Hold
Apr 02, 2026	Initiated	EErste Group	Buy
Feb 25, 2026	Downgrade	WWells Fargo	Overweight → Equal Weight	$68	+3.1%
Jan 08, 2026	Upgrade	DDeutsche Bank	Hold → Buy	$75	+13.8%
Dec 05, 2025	Reiterated	TTelsey Advisory Group	Outperform	$82 → $80	+21.3%
Sep 17, 2025	Upgrade	RRoth Capital	Neutral → Buy	$75	+13.8%
Aug 20, 2025	Downgrade	JJP Morgan	Overweight → Neutral	$75	+13.8%
Jul 21, 2025	Initiated	BBarclays	Equal Weight	$75	+13.8%
Jun 23, 2025	Reiterated	TTelsey Advisory Group	Outperform	$73 → $82	+24.4%
May 20, 2025	Upgrade	MMelius	Sell → Hold	$70	+6.2%
Apr 01, 2025	Downgrade	MMelius	Hold → Sell	$58	-12.0%
Feb 04, 2025	Resumed	GGoldman	Buy	$70	+6.2%
Jan 24, 2025	Resumed	CCitigroup	Neutral	$61	-7.5%
Dec 03, 2024	Upgrade	JJefferies	Hold → Buy	$54 → $73	+10.7%
Dec 03, 2024	Downgrade	BBMO Capital Markets	Outperform → Market Perform	$60	-9.0%
Nov 27, 2024	Reiterated	TTelsey Advisory Group	Outperform	$62 → $65	-1.4%
Oct 18, 2024	Initiated	EExane BNP Paribas	Neutral	$56	-15.1%
Jun 18, 2024	Upgrade	BBMO Capital Markets	Market Perform → Outperform	$58 → $60	-9.0%

Oct-28-26 07:14PM	Sprouts Stock Plunges After Earnings Miss. Consumers Are Visiting the Grocer Less Often. (Barrons.com)
09:00AM	Kroger wines earn elite scores at every price point (PR Newswire)
Oct-27-26 09:33AM	Tempo Fuels Eaters Further with New Line of Protein Max Meals (PR Newswire)
Oct-23-26 12:41PM	Walmart, Best Buy and other stores now use digital price tags. Critics say they could lead to different prices for different shoppers. (MarketWatch)
Oct-22-26 12:14PM	5 big numbers from Krogers Investor Day (Grocery Dive) +5.83%
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Oct-21-26 11:35AM	Albertsons didnt risk fiscal health with $4B pre-merger dividend, former CEO testifies (Grocery Dive)
11:00AM	Kroger unveils 3 refreshed store formats (Grocery Dive)
Oct-20-26 03:57PM	KR Stock Inches Higher On A $5B Investment Plan To Improve Value, Gather Market Share (Stocktwits)
03:53PM	Kroger Wants to Cut Grocery Prices-and Grow Profit (Barrons.com)
12:26PM	Kroger doomed merger with weak store divestiture plan, former Albertsons CEO testifies (Grocery Dive)
10:19AM	Kroger Targets Earnings Growth, Operations Overhaul in New Three-Year Plan (The Wall Street Journal)
09:26AM	Kroger and Albertsons: the food fight every dealmaker should be watching (Fortune)
06:45AM	Kroger Outlines Plan to Build America's Favorite Grocer and Introduces New Long-Term Financial Targets (PR Newswire)
Oct-19-26 11:51AM	What to expect as Albertsons and Kroger square off in court (Grocery Dive)
06:45AM	Albertsons Seeks More Than $8 Billion From Kroger as Trial Over Failed Merger Begins (InvestorsHub)
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06:05AM	Albertsons begins its $8 billion trial against Kroger over failed merger (Reuters)
Oct-16-26 08:21PM	Should You Pick Walmart Stock Over Its Competitors? (Trefis)
02:51PM	4 Stocks to Watch This Earnings Season Beyond Big Tech and AI (Wall Street Horizon)
09:00AM	Kroger is America's candy destination (PR Newswire)
Oct-15-26 01:12PM	Is Costco Stock Increasing Your Market Risk? (Trefis)
12:18PM	Has Target Stock Become A Different Bet? (Trefis)
07:30AM	Kroger lost $12 billion to Walmart and Amazon in one year now 3,000 workers are losing their jobs as SNAP cuts hit (Moneywise)
Oct-14-26 03:01PM	The way work gets done is changing across every industry: Kroger cites AI efficiency push as it cuts 3,000 corporate jobs (Fortune)
09:44AM	Kroger to cut 3,000 corporate roles as AI use expands (Retail Insight Network)
Oct-13-26 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)
06:22PM	Kroger to cut 3K corporate jobs over the next 3 years (Grocery Dive)
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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)
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)
02:43PM	Was The Run In Target Stock Hiding In Plain Sight? (Trefis)
02:09PM	What Are Costco Investors Betting On? (Trefis)
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)
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)
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)

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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

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.

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

Vice President of Investor RelationsMr. Robinson C. Quast CPA

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