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Kroger Company (KR) Stock Price & Analysis
KR Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- $66.80 - $68.60
- 52-Week Range
- $54.15 - $76.58
- Previous Close
- $69.43
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 7.01M
- Market Cap
- $41.00B
- Enterprise Value
- $55.90B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- $1.68B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- $24.16B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 36.6
- Beta
- -0.28
- Next Earnings
- Dec 03, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 1.16
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Nov 16, 2026
- Dividend Yield
- 2.13%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Cash Generation
Strong operating cash flow and consistently positive free cash flow provide Kroger with internal funding for store investments, digital capabilities, debt service and shareholder returns. This recurring cash-generation capacity supports resilience even when grocery margins remain structurally narrow.
Digital Growth And Profitability
Rapid e-commerce growth combined with improving profitability strengthens Kroger’s omnichannel model and broadens customer access beyond stores. Continued digital adoption can deepen customer engagement, improve fulfillment economics and create a more durable competitive position in grocery retail.
Private-Label Strength
Faster private-label growth and rising brand penetration can reinforce customer loyalty while supporting differentiated assortment and profitability. Kroger’s ability to develop and expand owned brands creates a durable tool for value positioning and competition against national brands.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage
The higher debt burden and materially smaller equity cushion increase Kroger’s sensitivity to margin pressure and earnings volatility. Leverage can limit financial flexibility, raise refinancing exposure and constrain the company’s ability to fund strategic initiatives through a weaker operating period.
Thin And Volatile Profitability
Very narrow operating and net margins leave limited room to absorb higher costs, weaker sales or execution problems. Year-to-year earnings volatility also reduces confidence that current profitability will persist, making sustained cost control and favorable mix important to long-term earnings quality.
Soft Sales Outlook And Cost Pressure
The reduced comparable-sales outlook indicates limited near-term demand momentum and leaves Kroger more dependent on productivity and mix improvements. Ongoing shrink, transportation, pharmacy and consumer-budget pressures could make it harder to protect margins if sales remain subdued.
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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.
- Sector
- Consumerdefensive
- Industry
- Grocery Stores
- CEO
- Gregory S. Foran
- Employees
- 403,000
- Website
- www.thekrogerco.com
- Address
- 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US
Kroger Company (KR) Earnings & Revenues
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KR Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
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 KR earnings summariesKR Net sales Breakdown
- 52.54% Non Perishable
- 25.19% Fresh
- 9.20% Supermarket Fuel
- 12.31% Pharmacy
- 0.76% Other
KR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 13 | 6 | 3 |
| Technical Analysis | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 10 | 0 | 2 |
