0JS2 Stock Chart & Stats
$58.52
$1.93(3.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$58.52
$1.93(3.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$53.72 - $77.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume16.05K
Average Volume (3M)4.57K
Market Cap
$35.83B
Enterprise Value$55.89K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.74B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$24.16B
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.3
Beta-0.18
Next Earnings
Nov 26, 2026EPS Estimate
1.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.47%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.87
Shares Outstanding612,647,300
10 Day Avg. Volume5,524
30 Day Avg. Volume4,574
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.70
Price to Book (P/B)6.91
Price to Sales (P/S)0.28
P/FCF Ratio12.23
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$68.69Price Target Upside17.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)5.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$151.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Resilient Cash GenerationKroger’s large, recurring operating cash flow and consistently positive free cash flow support ongoing investment in stores, digital capabilities, and customer value. This cash generation provides useful financial flexibility and helps the business fund operations despite its structurally low-margin retail model.
Profitable Digital And Retail-media GrowthDigital growth is becoming more economically attractive as store-based fulfillment, improved order quality, and partnerships support profitability. Retail media adds a higher-value monetization layer to Kroger’s customer relationships, creating a durable opportunity beyond traditional grocery sales.
Private-label Brand StrengthStrong private-label performance can reinforce customer loyalty while giving Kroger greater control over assortment and pricing across important grocery categories. Continued momentum in brands such as Simple Truth and Private Selection supports differentiation and may help protect profitability over time.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage And Thinner Equity CushionThe much higher debt-to-equity ratio leaves Kroger with less equity protection if margins or earnings weaken. High leverage can also constrain capital allocation and make interest, refinancing, and investment decisions more sensitive to operating volatility over the next several quarters.
Structurally Thin And Volatile ProfitabilityVery low operating and net margins leave limited room to absorb cost inflation, pricing pressure, or execution mistakes. The wide variation in net income also reduces confidence that recent earnings levels are repeatable, making sustained profit improvement dependent on disciplined operations and savings.
Pharmacy Policy And Prescription-mix HeadwindsRegulatory pressure and the continuing shift toward generic prescriptions can weigh on pharmacy sales and alter the mix of revenue and profit. Because pharmacy is a meaningful part of Kroger’s model, these structural changes may require ongoing pricing, reimbursement, and operating adjustments.
Kroger Company News
0JS2 FAQ
What was Kroger Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kroger Company lowest share price was $53.72 and its highest was $77.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kroger Company’s market cap?
Kroger Company’s market cap is $35.83B.
When is Kroger Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kroger Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 26, 2026 which is in 73 days.
How were Kroger Company’s earnings last quarter?
Kroger Company released its earnings results on Sep 11, 2026. The company reported $1.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.055 by $0.035.
Is Kroger Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kroger Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kroger Company pay dividends?
Kroger Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.39 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.47%. See more information on Kroger Company dividends here
What is Kroger Company’s EPS estimate?
Kroger Company’s EPS estimate is 1.16.
How many shares outstanding does Kroger Company have?
Kroger Company has 612,647,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kroger Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kroger Company reported an EPS of $1.09 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.055. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.798%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kroger Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:0JS2
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Kroger Company Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$68.69 (17.37% Upside)
$68.69 (17.37% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:0JS2 Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 57%
Bearish news 43%
Bearish news 43%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-11.02%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.47%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Kroger Company
The Kroger Co. functions as a significant retail entity throughout the United States, encompassing a varied collection of store formats. Its operations include integrated food and drug stores, which stock a broad range of products from natural and organic sections to pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce. The company also runs multi-department stores that broaden their offerings to include apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living goods, electronics, automotive products, and toys. Furthermore, Kroger's marketplace stores blend comprehensive grocery services, pharmacies, health and beauty care, and perishable items with general merchandise such as clothing and household goods. Its price impact warehouse stores, on the other hand, concentrate on providing groceries, health and beauty essentials, meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce at competitive prices. Beyond its retail presence, Kroger is involved in manufacturing and processing food products, which it then sells through its own supermarkets and online platforms. The company also operates 1,613 fuel centers, selling fuel to customers. As of January 29, 2022, The Kroger Co. managed 2,726 supermarkets, operating under numerous brand names across 35 states and the District of Columbia. Established in 1883, the company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
0JS2 Company Deck
0JS2 Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a constructive and action-oriented tone: management reported tangible progress across core metrics (1% identical sales ex-fuel, eCommerce +19% and now profitable, Our Brands +175 bps vs. national brands, media >20% growth, adjusted EPS +6%) while also candidly outlining margin pressures (gross margin down 9 bps), pharmacy and inflation headwinds (IRA ~130 bps, brand-to-generic ~40 bps), higher transportation costs (~15 bps), and execution gaps across the store fleet. Cost-savings execution (COGS savings 30% ahead of plan) and strong balance-sheet metrics (net debt/EBITDA 1.75x) provide funding and flexibility to invest in price and operations. Overall, the positive operational and financial progress, clear plans for savings and reinvestment, and the achievement of eCommerce profitability outweigh the disclosed challenges, but risks remain in near-term inflation/transportation and store execution consistency.View all GB:0JS2 earnings summaries0JS2 Revenue Breakdown
52.54% Non Perishable
25.19% Fresh
9.20% Supermarket Fuel
12.31% Pharmacy
0.76% Other
0JS2 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$68.69
▲(17.37% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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