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Kroger(NYSE) KR

Market Cap$34.86BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1968)+97,169%
5 Year+68%
1 Year-9%
1 Month+1%
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$58.99
-0.82%
-0.49Today
After hours$59.02+$0.03 (+0.05%)
Kroger last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 59.032026-10-02
Kroger stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.49%USD 58.742026-09-25
1 month+1.39%USD 58.222026-09-02
3 month+2.09%USD 57.822026-07-02
Year to date-3.89%USD 61.422025-12-31
1 year-9.03%USD 64.892025-10-02
3 year+42.58%USD 41.402023-10-03
5 year+68.1%USD 35.122021-10-01
Since inception+97,168.56%USD 0.061968-01-02

Kroger Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$34.86BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$149.33B

Net Income (TTM)

$1.09B

EPS (TTM)

$1.85

P/E Ratio

31.95

Dividend

$1.44

Beta (Volatility)

0.09 (Low)

Price

$58.99

Volume

4,705,645.494

Open

$59.39

Previous Close

$59.03

Daily Range

$58.86 - $59.83

52-Week Range

$54.15 - $76.58

Estimated Earnings Date

Dec 3, 2026

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About Kroger

Kroger helps people buy food and household supplies at local stores. It runs several store formats to meet different shopping needs across the United States. These locations also sell pharmacy items and fuel to simplify daily tasks.

Filling the Pantry and More

  • Integrated Food and Drug Stores: Standard supermarkets offering groceries, pharmacies, and fresh produce.
  • Multi-Department Stores: Large locations selling apparel, electronics, and home furnishings alongside food items.
  • Marketplace Stores: Hybrid layouts that combine general merchandise and health products with grocery services.
  • Price Impact Warehouses: Discount outlets focusing on groceries and beauty essentials at competitive prices.
  • Fuel Centers: Retail stations located near supermarkets that sell gasoline to customers.

Strategic Moves and Digital Growth

  • Agreed to acquire Giant Eagle for approximately $1.65 billion on July 1, 2026, to expand its retail footprint.
  • Launched a $2.0 billion share repurchase program in December 2025 to return value to shareholders.
  • Expanded delivery solutions to meet a 14% increase in eCommerce sales during the second quarter of 2026.

Why Kroger Stays Competitive

Kroger operates its own food production plants to supply supermarkets with private-label products. This vertical integration helps the company manage costs and ensure quality for items sold under its own brands.

Checking the Vital Signs

  • Total sales reached $34.6 billion in the second quarter ended Aug. 15, 2026, up 2.0% year over year.
  • Operating profit was $971 million in the second quarter ended Aug. 15, 2026, up 12.5% year over year.
  • Net earnings grew to $1.05 per diluted share in the second quarter ended Aug. 15, 2026, up 15.4% year over year.
  • Cash and temporary cash investments totaled $1.7 billion as of Aug. 15, 2026.

The Final Word

Kroger has transitioned from a traditional grocer into a multi-format retailer with a strong digital presence. Its focus on private-label brands and fuel services helps maintain its position in the competitive US retail market.

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Industry

Food and Staples Retailing

Sector

Consumer Staples

Employees

403,000

CEO

Gregory S. Foran

Website

www.thekrogerco.com

Headquarters

Cincinnati, OH 45202, US

KR Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

23.11%

Operating Margin

1.39%

Net Income Margin

0.73%

Return on Equity

17.16%

Return on Capital

6.18%

Return on Assets

2.19%

Earnings Yield

3.13%

Dividend Yield

2.44%

Payout Ratio

82.40%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$34.86BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

590.59M

Volume

4.71M

Avg. Volume

7.23M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$34.51B

Operating Income

$2.08B

EBITDA

$5.50B

Operating Cash Flow

$6.60B

Capital Expenditure

-$4.32B

Free Cash Flow

$2.27B

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.68B

Total Debt

$24.16B

Kroger Performance Analysis

Kroger annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-01-31USD 148,258,000,0007.5%
20242024-01-31USD 150,039,000,0001.2%
20252025-01-31USD 147,123,000,000-1.9%
20262026-01-31USD 147,642,000,0000.4%
Kroger sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-11-08-0.2%
Q42026-01-312.6%
Q12026-05-2332.8%
Q22026-08-15-24.9%
Kroger annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-01-31USD 3.0640.7%
20242024-01-31USD 2.96-3.2%
20252025-01-31USD 3.6724.1%
20262026-01-31USD 1.54-58.1%
Kroger sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-11-08-322.0%
Q42026-01-31167.3%
Q12026-05-237.4%
Q22026-08-15-28.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$34.62B

+2.0%

Gross Profit

$7.86B

+0.6%

Gross Margin

22.70%

N/A

Market Cap

$34.86BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$86.51K

N/A

Employees

403,000

N/A

Net Income

$641.00M

+5.3%

EBITDA

$1.73B

-5.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.68B

-72.1%

Total Debt

$24.16B

-4.1%

Accounts Receivable

$2.19B

-1.1%

Inventory

$7.28B

+6.4%

Long Term Debt

$21.66B

-8.5%

Short Term Debt

$2.50B

+66.8%

Return on Assets

2.19%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

6.70%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$1.00M

-99.8%

Operating Cash Flow

$1.15B

-25.6%

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Questions About KR

What is the current price of Kroger?

Kroger is trading at $59.03 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Kroger?

Over the past 52 weeks, Kroger has traded between $54.15 and $76.58.

How much debt does Kroger have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Kroger reported total debt of $24.16B.

How much cash does Kroger have on hand?

Kroger reported $1.68B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Kroger’s dividend yield?

Kroger currently has a dividend yield of 2.44%.

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