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)6.31K
Market Cap
$38.94B
Enterprise Value$55.90B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.68B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$24.16B
Price to Earnings (P/E)35.6
Beta-0.21
Next Earnings
Nov 26, 2026EPS Estimate
1.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.85
Shares Outstanding590,588,700
10 Day Avg. Volume9,252
30 Day Avg. Volume6,311
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 Cap1.44
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.37
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.62
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.08
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$69.56Price Target Upside18.86% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)5.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$150.83B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Cash GenerationKroger’s recurring operating cash flow and consistently positive free cash flow provide internal funding for store investment, digital capabilities, debt service and shareholder returns. This cash-generation base supports resilience through changing grocery demand, although recent free cash flow moderation warrants monitoring.
Digital And Retail Media GrowthStrong e-commerce growth and consecutive quarters of profitable online expansion show that Kroger is improving customer reach while building a more productive digital channel. Retail media adds a higher-value monetization stream from shopper relationships, supporting broader earnings diversification over time.
Private-label And Margin ExecutionPrivate-label momentum can strengthen customer loyalty and improve product economics, while better FIFO margin indicates progress in mix, sourcing and digital profitability. Together, these gains support Kroger’s ability to protect profitability despite the structurally low-margin grocery model.
Bears Say
Elevated Financial LeverageThe sharply thinner equity cushion makes Kroger’s returns and financial flexibility more sensitive to earnings volatility or margin pressure. Higher leverage can also constrain capital allocation, increase refinancing exposure and reduce the company’s ability to absorb prolonged operating weakness.
Thin And Volatile ProfitabilityVery low operating and net margins leave limited room to absorb higher labor, transportation, shrink or pharmacy-related costs. Year-to-year earnings volatility further reduces confidence that current profit levels will persist, making sustained productivity and margin gains important to long-term earnings quality.
Weak Identical-sales OutlookThe reduced identical-sales outlook signals limited near-term underlying growth in Kroger’s core retail base, even as profit guidance is maintained. Persistent pharmacy, consumer-budget and fresh-food pressures could limit operating leverage and make future earnings growth increasingly dependent on savings and mix.
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 $38.94B.
When is Kroger Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kroger Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 26, 2026 which is in 26 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 $1.053 by $0.037.
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 2.18%. 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 590,588,700 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 $1.053. 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:
$69.56 (18.86% Upside)
$69.56 (18.86% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:0JS2 Sentiment 86%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.17%
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 was broadly positive on execution and profitability, with strong e-commerce, retail media, private-label brands, cost savings, gross-margin performance, market-share progress, cash flow and balance-sheet flexibility. However, sales growth was weak, full-year identical sales guidance was reduced, and the company faces ongoing pressure from cyclospora, pharmacy changes, consumer budget constraints, shrink, transportation costs and softer fuel margins. The highlights significantly outweigh the lowlights because Kroger maintained its full-year profit and EPS outlook while reporting progress across multiple strategic initiatives.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
$69.56
▲(18.86% Upside)
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