The Kroger Co.

NYSE:KR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$37.5b

Kroger Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Kroger is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 15.9% and 2.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 17.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 40.5% in 3 years.

Key information

15.9%

Earnings growth rate

17.89%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Retailing earnings growth9.3%
Revenue growth rate2.2%
Future return on equity40.51%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated03 Jun 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Jun 01

Kroger: Bracing For Grocery Wars

Summary Kroger Co. faces an increasingly challenging sector environment, shifting traffic to Walmart and Costco. With Greg Foran as CEO, KR is bracing itself for grocery wars. The company plans to cut pricing to attract back traffic. The sector landscape causes pressure on Kroger, as the company has to balance between traffic and the gross margin. A DCF valuation estimates KR stock to have 17% upside to $72.8, but such upside comes with uncertainty. A gap to Walmart's and Costco's valuations is justified. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Mar 02

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.
Narrative Update • Feb 16

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.
Narrative Update • Feb 02

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.
Narrative Update • Jan 19

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.
Narrative Update • Jan 04

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.
Narrative Update • Dec 20

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.
Narrative Update • Dec 06

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.
Analysis Article • Aug 12

Kroger's (NYSE:KR) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

The board of The Kroger Co. ( NYSE:KR ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 9.4% on the 1st of...
Analysis Article • Jul 27

Kroger's (NYSE:KR) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.35

The Kroger Co. ( NYSE:KR ) will increase its dividend on the 1st of September to $0.35, which is 9.4% higher than last...
Analysis Article • Jul 13

Kroger (NYSE:KR) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

The board of The Kroger Co. ( NYSE:KR ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 9.4% on the 1st of...
Analysis Article • Jun 29

Kroger's (NYSE:KR) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.35

The Kroger Co. ( NYSE:KR ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 1st of September to...
Analysis Article • Jun 17

Here's Why We Think Kroger (NYSE:KR) Is Well Worth Watching

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Seeking Alpha • Apr 07

The Kroger Co.: Attractive Even In This Environment

Summary Kroger's stock has outperformed the S&P 500 significantly, rising 239.3% since June 2017, and remains attractively priced despite mixed financial results. Revenue fell 1.9% in 2024, but excluding fuel and pharmacy sales, adjusted revenue rose 1.8%, driven by health, wellness, and digital sales. Profitability improved with net income rising to $2.67 billion, aided by higher gross profit margins and lower shrinkage costs. Despite mixed financials, Kroger's strong digital sales and own-brand products support a bullish outlook, justifying a continued 'buy' rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 15

Kroger: Potential To Be A Future Dividend Giant

Summary Kroger has remained resilient through challenging market conditions due to their growing portfolio of 'Our Brand' products, which offer consumers variety at more affordable rates. The current dividend yield of 2.2% may not be impressive, but KR has managed to maintain a double-digit dividend growth rate and a lower payout ratio than peers. There is a sizeable upside price potential, assuming modest earnings growth over time. While higher interest rates, inflation, and unemployment may pose a challenge, KR has a strong balance sheet to navigate unfavorable market conditions. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:KR - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
1/31/2029157,2163,2103,4277,08612
1/31/2028153,0403,0373,2376,81718
1/31/2027149,7173,1492,9826,59021
1/31/2026147,6421,0093,4567,311N/A
11/8/2025147,2257812,2696,062N/A
8/16/2025147,0002,7142,2126,018N/A
5/24/2025146,9722,5651,8445,601N/A
2/1/2025147,1232,6451,7775,794N/A
11/9/2024149,8792,7452,1806,310N/A
8/17/2024150,2022,7741,7595,888N/A
5/25/2024150,1432,1322,0906,270N/A
2/3/2024150,0392,1462,8846,788N/A
11/4/2023147,7971,8632,3046,028N/A
8/12/2023148,0381,6182,8336,435N/A
5/20/2023148,8232,5212,8956,256N/A
1/28/2023148,2582,2241,4204,498N/A
11/5/2022146,4842,3371,8704,737N/A
8/13/2022144,1462,4192,7695,494N/A
5/21/2022141,1902,1572,4975,036N/A
1/29/2022137,8881,6393,5766,190N/A
11/6/2021135,5771,0042,8985,709N/A
8/14/2021133,4401,1511,6924,533N/A
5/22/2021132,2471,4981,8394,826N/A
1/30/2021132,4982,5563,9506,815N/A
11/7/2020130,6542,9543,6866,513N/A
8/15/2020128,9052,5893,9026,792N/A
5/23/2020126,5842,0733,7166,641N/A
2/1/2020122,2861,6401,5364,664N/A
11/9/2019121,6791,573N/A4,479N/A
8/17/2019121,5361,626N/A4,181N/A
5/25/2019121,3811,835N/A4,064N/A
2/2/2019121,8523,076N/A4,164N/A
11/10/2018124,5973,666N/A4,092N/A
8/18/2018124,5153,746N/A3,348N/A
5/26/2018124,0993,594N/A3,472N/A
2/3/2018123,2801,890N/A3,413N/A
11/4/2017119,2421,545N/A3,870N/A
8/12/2017118,0501,540N/A4,565N/A
5/20/2017117,0181,570N/A4,502N/A
1/28/2017115,3371,959N/A4,272N/A
11/5/2016113,8912,013N/A4,528N/A
8/13/2016112,4092,049N/A5,117N/A
5/21/2016111,3832,098N/A5,241N/A
1/30/2016109,8302,021N/A4,917N/A
11/7/2015108,8721,979N/A4,624N/A
8/15/2015108,7841,913N/A4,403N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: KR's forecast earnings growth (15.9% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: KR's earnings (15.9% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (17.2% per year).

High Growth Earnings: KR's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: KR's revenue (2.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (12.1% per year).

High Growth Revenue: KR's revenue (2.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: KR's Return on Equity is forecast to be very high in 3 years time (40.5%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/04 11:18
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/04 00:00
Earnings2026/01/31
Annual Earnings2026/01/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
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  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
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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.

AnalystInstitution
Christopher GrajaArgus Research Company
Seth SigmanBarclays
Dean RosenblumBernstein