Kroger Company (KR)

Currency in USD
60.91
+2.42(+4.14%)
Closed·
60.68-0.23(-0.38%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
59.1661.10
52 wk Range
54.1576.58
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
58.49
Open
59.31
Day's Range
59.16-61.1
52 wk Range
54.15-76.58
Volume
7.05M
Average Volume (3m)
7.54M
1-Year Change
-10.8069%
Book Value / Share
9.54
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
68.48
Upside
+12.42%
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
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
13 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
24 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 68.48
(+12.42% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Guggenheim
Buy66.00+8.36%71.00MaintainSep 14, 2026
UBS
Hold63.00+3.43%63.00MaintainSep 04, 2026
Telsey
Buy78.00+28.06%-MaintainSep 04, 2026
Citi
Hold57.00-6.42%61.00MaintainSep 01, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold62.00+1.79%63.00MaintainAug 28, 2026

Kroger Company SWOT Analysis


E-Commerce Pivot
Kroger closes underperforming automated fulfillment centers, shifting toward flexible store-based delivery and third-party partnerships to improve capital efficiency
Financial Outlook
Analysts project EPS between $4.76-$4.80 for FY2026 and $5.15-$5.43 for FY2027, with price targets averaging around $72, reflecting cautious optimism
Leadership Renewal
New CEO Greg Foran inherits $400 million in annual savings from restructuring, providing resources to invest in pricing, store conditions, and operational excellence
Competitive Pressures
Discover how Kroger navigates intense rivalry from Walmart, Costco, and discount grocers while balancing margin preservation against necessary price investments
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Kroger Company Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2027

  • Kroger Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.09 beat estimates by $0.03, but revenue of $34.6B missed forecasts; shares fell 1.95% in premarket trading.
  • Identical sales without fuel rose just 0.2%, prompting management to slash full-year guidance to 0.2%-0.8% from prior 1%-2% range.
  • Gross margin improved 13 basis points aided by e-commerce (up 20%), retail media (up 24%), and pharmacy mix despite weak consumer demand.
  • Company maintained full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $5.10-$5.30, citing cost savings and share buybacks to offset soft sales momentum.
  • CEO Foran emphasized strategy of using cost savings to fund customer value investments; CFO noted multiple levers to deliver earnings despite top-line pressure.
Last Updated: 2026/09/11, 15:18
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Earnings

Latest Release
Sep 11, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1,09 / 1,06
Revenue / Forecast
34,6B / 34,65B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.72%
Dividend Yield
2.74%
Industry Median 1.63%
Annualised payout
1.56
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+13.94%
Growth Streak

KR Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
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P/E Ratio
33.7x20.0x11.3x
PEG Ratio
−0.57−0.270.03
Price/Book
6.2x2.7x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.2x0.3x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
18.0%11.8%25.6%
Fair Value Upside
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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.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
271,05M44,22%15,85B
Other Institutional Investors
265,24M43,27%15,51B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
76,72M12,51%4,49B
Total
613M100,00%35,85B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8,86%54 330 2073 177 774
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.6,36%39 000 0002 281 110

FAQ

What Is the Kroger (KR) Stock Price Today?

The Kroger stock price today is 60,91 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."

Does Kroger Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Kroger dividend yield is 2.74%.

What Is the Kroger Market Cap?

As of today, Kroger market cap is 34,86B USD.

What Is Kroger's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Kroger EPS (TTM) is 1,72.

When Is the Next Kroger Earnings Date?

Kroger will release its next earnings report on Nov 26, 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 400000 employees.

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

As of Sep 14, 2026, Kroger (KR) is trading at a price of 60,91 USD, with a previous close of 58,49 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 59,16 USD to 61,10 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 54,15 USD to 76,58 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Kroger is 68,48 USD, with a high estimate of 85 USD and a low estimate of 57 USD. 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +12,42% Upside potential.

What Is the KR Premarket Price?

KR's last pre-market stock price is 59,35 USD. The pre-market share volume is 35 460,00, and the stock has decreased by 0,86, or 1,47%.

What Is the KR After Hours Price?

KR's last after hours stock price is 60,68 USD, the stock has decreased by -0,23, or -0,38%.
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