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- symbol KR
- Rev/Share 222.0544
- Book/Share 14.0136
- PB 4.6216
- Debt/Equity 2.7126
- CurrentRatio 0.9465
- ROIC 0.0938
- MktCap 42941534400.0
- FreeCF/Share 3.3414
- PFCF 19.413
- PE 15.7307
- Debt/Assets 0.4698
- DivYield 0.0202
- ROE 0.277
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | KR | Roth Capital | Neutral | Buy | -- | $75 | Sept. 17, 2025 |
| Downgrade | KR | JP Morgan | Overweight | Neutral | -- | $75 | Aug. 20, 2025 |
| Initiation | KR | Barclays | -- | Equal Weight | -- | $75 | July 21, 2025 |
| Reiterated | KR | Telsey Advisory Group | -- | Outperform | $73 | $82 | June 23, 2025 |
| Upgrade | KR | Melius | Sell | Hold | -- | $70 | May 20, 2025 |
| Downgrade | KR | Melius | Hold | Sell | -- | $58 | April 1, 2025 |
| Resumed | KR | Goldman | -- | Buy | -- | $70 | Feb. 4, 2025 |
| Resumed | KR | Citigroup | -- | Neutral | -- | $61 | Jan. 24, 2025 |
| Upgrade | KR | Jefferies | Hold | Buy | $54 | $73 | Dec. 3, 2024 |
| Downgrade | KR | BMO Capital Markets | Outperform | Market Perform | -- | $60 | Dec. 3, 2024 |
News
Kroger: Entering A Phase Of Accelerated EPS Growth
Published: October 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Kroger is rated a buy as accelerating ID sales, volume recovery, and e-commerce growth signal a multi-year phase of stronger earnings. KR's partnership with DoorDash enhances digital profitability and unlocks new high-margin revenue streams, supporting long-term growth. Disciplined cost management, store closures, and a $7.5 billion capital return plan drive operating leverage and provide a direct EPS catalyst.
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3 Stocks Using Buybacks to Drive Sustainable Price Growth
Published: October 03, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Many things can drive a stock's price higher, fewer that can do it sustainably, and cash flow and capital return top the list. Capital return, in this case, share buybacks, can provide significant leverage for investors, but there is a catch.
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How digital price tags could change the future of grocery shopping
Published: October 03, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive
The rising popularity of electronic shelf labels in U.S. grocery stores could pave the way for dynamic pricing in brick-and-mortar food retailers.
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GoodRx expands tie-up with Kroger to offer branded drugs at discounted price
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
GoodRx said on Wednesday it has partnered with Kroger's healthcare unit to expand its prescription savings services for branded drugs, including Novo Nordisk's popular weight-loss drug Wegovy.
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Kroger's delivery expansion with DoorDash is bad news for Instacart, analysts say
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral
Shares of grocery-delivery app Instacart slid in afternoon trading Monday after rival DoorDash and supermarket giant Kroger said they were expanding an existing partnership to deliver more groceries to consumers' homes starting next month.
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Harris Teeter and Make-A-Wish® Central & Western North Carolina Celebrate $1 Million Fundraising Milestone
Published: September 25, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish® Central & Western North Carolina (CWNC) and Harris Teeter are proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone in their long-standing partnership.
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Kroger Pours Happiness by the Half-Gallon with Free Chocolate Milk on National Chocolate Milk Day
Published: September 23, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
On September 26-27, Kroger is Sharing an Udderly Sweet Offer on its Iconic Kroger Brand Chocolate Milk. CINCINNATI , Sept.
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Kroger (KR) Could Be a Great Choice
Published: September 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Kroger (KR) have what it takes?
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Rancher's Smokehouse Sausage Launching at Kroger DFW
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced that its popular Rancher's Premium Smokehouse Sausage line will debut in select Kroger stores across Dallas-Fort Worth starting September 20, 2025, for a limited four-week run. Rancher's Premium, launched in spring 2024, has quickly become a fan favorite for its authentic Texas-style smoked sausages available in bold flavors such as Brisket Burnt Ends, Bacon Cheddar, and Philly Cheese Steak. Crafted with fine cuts of meat, a curated blend.
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Here's Why Kroger (KR) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.
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Kroger Launches New Simple Truth™ Protein Line with 80+ Nutritious Meals and Snacks, Free From Unwanted Ingredients
Published: September 17, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Retailer creates the widest private label offering of protein products on the market CINCINNATI , Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is simplifying protein and enabling customers to reach their protein goals more easily with the launch of Simple Truth™ Protein products.
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Kroger Says Paper Coupons Boost Customer Satisfaction and Unit Sales
Published: September 16, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Paper coupons can boost a retailer's appeal to customers who are older or who don't have the latest iPhone, according to Kroger executives. During the grocery giant's Thursday (Sept.
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The Kroger Co. Foundation Awards 106 Scholarships to Children of Kroger Associates
Published: September 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Foundation has granted more than $5 million in scholarship funds CINCINNATI , Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Foundation today announced the Kroger Scholars for the 2025-2026 academic year, awarding $265,000 to 106 students.
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It's Time to Buy the Dip in Kroger Stock Price
Published: September 12, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Kroger's NYSE: KR share price started pulling back in late August, opening another buy-the-dip opportunity in a high-quality, undervalued, dividend growth stock. Now that the Q2 results have been released, the sell-off is over, and the time to start buying its stock is back.
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Kroger Sees Uptick in Sales
Published: September 11, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Kroger saw sales tick up in its second quarter as shoppers continued to cautiously spend. The grocery giant released earnings Thursday (Sept.
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The Kroger Co. (KR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call September 11, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Rob Quast - Vice President of Investor Relations Ronald Sargent - Chairman of the Board & Interim CEO David John Kennerley - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Leah Jordan - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Rupesh Parikh - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Michael Lasser - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Seth Sigman - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Paul Lejuez - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Thomas Palmer - JPMorgan Chase & …
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Kroger Q2 Earnings Beat, E-commerce Sales Jump, FY25 Outlook Raised
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KR tops Q2 earnings expectations and boosts its FY25 outlook as e-commerce sales surge and margins expand.
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Kroger Raises Earnings Outlook. Grocery Demand Remains Strong.
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
Sales growth was led by Kroger's pharmacy and fresh produce segments, as well as its e-commerce channel.
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Kroger (KR) Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Kroger (KR) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.93 per share a year ago.
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Kroger 2Q earnings beat; lifts 2025 outlook
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Kroger Co (NYSE:KR, ETR:KOG) reported better than expected financial results for its second quarter 2025, and raised its annual sales forecast on strong consumer demand. The grocery chain's adjusted earnings for the period came in at $1.04 per share, exceeding the $0.99 consensus estimate according to data compiled by LSEG.
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Another Kroger earnings beat shows the eat-at-home trend is set to continue
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
Kroger's stock was rallying Thursday after another earnings beat and a raised outlook.
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Market Eagerly Awaits Inflation Reports
Published: September 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Market Eagerly Awaits Inflation Reports.
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Countdown to Kroger (KR) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street Forecasts for Key Metrics
Published: September 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Kroger (KR) for the quarter ended July 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.
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Now Trending at Kroger: Autumn Beauty Routine Shake Up
Published: September 03, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Retailer shares upcoming beauty trends and highlights new items hitting the shelves CINCINNATI , Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, is sharing the season's most anticipated fall beauty trends with a lineup of new wellness, beauty and makeup products hitting the aisles.
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Here's Why I Expect Kroger's Quarterly Results To Be Good
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Consumers are shifting into value mode, eating out less and prioritizing cost savings, which benefits grocers like Kroger. Kroger's valuation is reasonable, with a PE ratio below sector median, stable EPS growth, and a solid track record of beating earnings expectations. Recent reports from Walmart and Dollar General support the thesis of increased value-seeking behavior, suggesting Kroger will see similar sales growth.
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Kroger: The Lull In Price Offers A Buying Opportunity
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Despite recent underperformance and declining profits, Kroger remains undervalued both absolutely and relative to peers, justifying my continued "Buy" rating. Revenue softness is mainly due to volatile fuel sales, while core retail and e-commerce sales show resilience and growth. Management's guidance and analyst forecasts suggest modest improvement ahead, with upcoming earnings as a key catalyst to watch.
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Kroger (KR) May Find a Bottom Soon, Here's Why You Should Buy the Stock Now
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Kroger (KR) appears to have found support after losing some value lately, as indicated by the formation of a hammer chart. In addition to this technical chart pattern, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher enhances the stock's potential for a turnaround in the near term.
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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Kroger (KR) have what it takes?
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Kroger layoffs: Why the grocery giant is axing 1,000 corporate workers as it closes dozens of stores
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative
It's not just the tech industry that is being battered by mass layoffs this year. Grocery store giant The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is reportedly cutting nearly 1,000 jobs from its corporate workforce.
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Kroger (KR) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The latest trading day saw Kroger (KR) settling at $68.99, representing a -1.64% change from its previous close.
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About The Kroger Co. (KR)
- IPO Date 1977-01-02
- Website https://www.thekrogerco.com
- Industry Grocery Stores
- CEO David John Christopher Kennerley
- Employees 409000