Kroger Company (KR)

Currency in USD
74.16
+2.59(+3.62%)
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74.17+0.06(+0.08%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
71.5674.85
52 wk Range
58.6074.90
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
71.57
Open
71.65
Day's Range
71.56-74.85
52 wk Range
58.6-74.9
Volume
10.44M
Average Volume (3m)
6.68M
1-Year Change
11.1844%
Book Value / Share
9.38
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
74.00
Downside
-0.22%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

Kroger Company News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Kroger Company Company Profile

The Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. Its combination food and drug stores offer natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce; and its multi-department stores provide apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products, and toys. The company’s marketplace stores offer full-service grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty care, and perishable goods, as well as general merchandise, including apparel, home goods, and toys; and its price impact warehouse stores provide grocery, and health and beauty care items, as well as meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce items. It also manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets and online; and sells fuel through its fuel centers. The company sells its products through its stores, fuel centers, and online platforms. The Kroger Co. was founded in 1883 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Kroger Company SWOT Analysis


Digital Dominance
Explore Kroger's strategic focus on e-commerce and delivery services, positioning it as a digital leader among grocers with innovative partnerships and loyalty programs
Financial Resilience
Delve into Kroger's robust financial outlook, with EPS guidance of $4.30-$4.50 for FY2025 and projected free cash flow of $2.8-$3.0 billion, showcasing its market strength
Competitive Landscape
Uncover how Kroger navigates intense competition from retail giants and e-commerce leaders, leveraging its scale and private label offerings to maintain market position
Future Prospects
Analyst price targets range from $60 to $75, reflecting varied views on Kroger's ability to capitalize on market trends and overcome e-commerce margin pressures
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Kroger Company Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2026

  • Q4 EPS of $1.28 beat estimates by 6.67%, but revenue of $34.73B missed forecasts; stock fell 2.87% pre-market despite earnings beat.
  • Identical sales grew 2.4% ex-fuel with market share gains; e-commerce surged 20% for seventh straight quarter of double-digit growth.
  • Full-year adjusted EPS reached $4.85, up 9% YoY; Q4 adjusted free cash flow totaled $3.9B with continued private label strength.
  • FY2026 guidance: adjusted FIFO operating profit of $5.0-5.2B; capex of $3.8-4.0B with 30% increase in new store openings planned.
  • Company maintains 20-year dividend growth streak with 2.06% yield; management executing aggressive share buybacks amid competitive pressures.
Last Updated: 2026-03-05, 09:32 a/m
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P/E Ratio
44.8x18.9x12.1x
PEG Ratio
−0.750.940.03
Price/Book
7.7x3.3x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.3x0.5x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
2.0%16.1%22.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
13 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
24 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 74.00
(-0.22% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Hold72.00-2.91%71.00MaintainMar 06, 2026
Citi
Hold71.00-4.26%68.00MaintainMar 06, 2026
BofA Securities
Buy85.00+14.62%-MaintainMar 05, 2026
Jefferies
Buy82.00+10.57%80.00MaintainMar 05, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold73.00-1.56%67.00MaintainMar 05, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -
Dividend Yield
1.89%
Industry Median 1.41%
Annualized payout
1.40
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+14.37%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Mar 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.28 / 1.20
Revenue / Forecast
34.73B / 35.00B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

KR Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Kroger (KR) Stock Price Today?

The Kroger stock price today is 74.16 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Kroger Trade On?

Kroger is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Kroger?

The stock symbol for Kroger is "KR."

What Is the Kroger Market Cap?

As of today, Kroger market cap is 45.66B USD.

When Is the Next Kroger Earnings Date?

Kroger will release its next earnings report on Jun 11, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is KR a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Kroger Stock Split?

Kroger has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does Kroger Have?

Kroger has 409000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Kroger (KR)?

As of Mar 07, 2026, Kroger (KR) is trading at a price of 74.16 USD, with a previous close of 71.57 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 71.56 USD to 74.85 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 58.60 USD to 74.90 USD.

What Is Kroger (KR) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Kroger is 74.00 USD, with a high estimate of 85 USD and a low estimate of 64 USD. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -0.22% Downside potential.

What Is the KR Premarket Price?

KR's last pre-market stock price is 71.49 USD. The pre-market share volume is 8,330.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.08, or -0.11%.

What Is the KR After Hours Price?

KR's last after hours stock price is 74.17 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.06, or 0.08%.
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