Kroger (KR) Stock Overview
Operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$67.77 |
| 52 Week High | US$76.58 |
| 52 Week Low | US$58.60 |
| Beta | 0.55 |
| 1 Month Change | -6.33% |
| 3 Month Change | 7.47% |
| 1 Year Change | -5.90% |
| 3 Year Change | 37.66% |
| 5 Year Change | 79.62% |
| Change since IPO | 8,796.98% |
Recent News & Updates
Kroger Co (KR): The "Grocery Alchemist" Fusing Physical Scale with Agentic AI
The Kroger Co (KR) , the largest supermarket chain in the United States, closed the April 8, 2026, session at $70.96 USD on the NYSE. The stock faced a tough day, dropping -2.37% as it gave back recent gains following a broader market rotation out of defensive staples.Kroger: Limited Growth Drivers, Downgraded To Hold
Mar 19Recent updates
Kroger Co (KR): The "Grocery Alchemist" Fusing Physical Scale with Agentic AI
The Kroger Co (KR) , the largest supermarket chain in the United States, closed the April 8, 2026, session at $70.96 USD on the NYSE. The stock faced a tough day, dropping -2.37% as it gave back recent gains following a broader market rotation out of defensive staples.Kroger: Limited Growth Drivers, Downgraded To Hold
Mar 19
KR: New CEO And AI Plans Will Shape 2026 Spending Outlook
Analysts have nudged their consolidated fair value estimate for Kroger shares slightly lower to about $73.41, reflecting reduced revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, as recent price target cuts and downgrades flag near term earnings risk in a tougher grocery backdrop. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kroger reflects a mixed setup, with some analysts turning more cautious on near term earnings while others still see room for execution and valuation upside under the current playbook.KR: AI Initiatives And New CEO Are Expected To Shape 2026 Spending
Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to their Kroger fair value estimate to $73.50, reflecting updated views on discount rates, long term P/E assumptions, and recent shifts in Street price targets that include both lowered and reaffirmed bullish outlooks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Kroger presents a mix of optimism and caution, which helps explain why the fair value estimate now sits at $73.50.KR: AI And Tariff Relief Will Support 2026 Consumer Spending
Analysts have inched their Kroger price target slightly lower to about $73, citing a mix of cautious views on food retail in 2026, alongside expectations for gradual sector tailwinds from potential consumer tax savings and broader stimulus. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of optimism and caution around Kroger, with price targets generally clustered in the high US$60s to mid US$70s and views shaped by expectations for food disinflation, consumer tax savings, and potential stimulus in 2026.KR: AI Adoption And Tariff Cuts Will Support Future Earnings
Analysts have trimmed their Kroger fair value estimate by about $1 to roughly $73, reflecting a slightly higher discount rate, modestly lower projected revenue growth, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple, even as recent research points to mixed but generally constructive views on food retail heading into 2026. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that a resumed Buy rating with a US$75 price target reflects confidence that Kroger can execute through a period of food disinflation and consumer value focus.KR: Expanded Delivery Partnership And Tariff Cuts Will Support Stronger Future Earnings
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Kroger slightly higher to approximately $73.82 per share from about $73.52. This reflects marginal improvements in discount rate assumptions, stable growth and margin expectations, and a higher projected future P/E multiple.KR: Expanded Delivery Partnerships Will Drive Stronger Long-Term Earnings Profile
Analysts trimmed their Kroger price target slightly to approximately $73.50 from about $74.40, citing modestly higher long term growth and margin expectations, which are offset by a lower future valuation multiple as the company broadens its third party delivery partnerships with platforms like DoorDash. Analyst Commentary Analysts view the expanded DoorDash partnership as a strategically important but not transformational shift for Kroger, shaping expectations for both growth and risk around the company’s digital and delivery ecosystem.KR: Expanded Delivery Partnerships Will Support Stronger Long-Term Earnings Outlook
Kroger's analyst price target has ticked up by approximately $1 to the mid $80s range, as analysts cite the company's expanding delivery partnerships, data driven personalization, and higher long term EPS forecasts as support for a slightly lower fair value and a modestly improved growth outlook. Analyst Commentary Analysts view Kroger's expanding third party delivery partnerships and sharpening data capabilities as key drivers of both the recent price target increase and a more constructive long term growth narrative.Kroger's (NYSE:KR) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Aug 12
Kroger's (NYSE:KR) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.35
Jul 27Kroger (NYSE:KR) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Jul 13Kroger's (NYSE:KR) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.35
Jun 29Here's Why We Think Kroger (NYSE:KR) Is Well Worth Watching
Jun 17The Kroger Co.: Attractive Even In This Environment
Apr 07Kroger: Potential To Be A Future Dividend Giant
Jan 15Kroger Stock Is Cheap, Even As Shares Dip In Post-Earnings Period
Dec 06Shareholder Returns
| KR | US Consumer Retailing | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| 1Y | -5.9% | 19.4% | 27.8% |
Return vs Industry: KR underperformed the US Consumer Retailing industry which returned 19.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: KR underperformed the US Market which returned 27.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| KR volatility | |
|---|---|
| KR Average Weekly Movement | 4.4% |
| Consumer Retailing Industry Average Movement | 5.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: KR has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: KR's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | 403,000 | Greg Foran | www.thekrogerco.com |
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 Kroger Co. Fundamentals Summary
| KR fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$41.52b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$1.01b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$147.64b |
Is KR overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| KR income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$147.64b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$112.06b |
| Gross Profit | US$35.58b |
| Other Expenses | US$34.57b |
| Earnings | US$1.01b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jan 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.65 |
| Gross Margin | 24.10% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.68% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 267.4% |
How did KR perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Does KR pay a reliable dividends?
See KR dividend history and benchmarks| Kroger dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 15 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 01 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 12 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 29 days |
Does KR pay a reliable dividends?
See KR dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 06:38 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
The Kroger Co. is covered by 47 analysts. 21 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Christopher Graja | Argus Research Company |
| Seth Sigman | Barclays |
| Dean Rosenblum | Bernstein |