The Kroger Co. (KR)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol KR
  • Rev/Share 222.6848
  • Book/Share 13.497
  • PB 5.1345
  • Debt/Equity 2.8298
  • CurrentRatio 0.9495
  • ROIC 0.0807

 

  • MktCap 45818110800.0
  • FreeCF/Share 2.5924
  • PFCF 26.7786
  • PE 17.7005
  • Debt/Assets 0.4734
  • DivYield 0.0185
  • ROE 0.2426

 

  • 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
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
Initiation KR Exane BNP Paribas -- Neutral -- $56 Oct. 18, 2024

News

Why Kroger (KR) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: April 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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What Makes Kroger (KR) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
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Published: April 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Kroger (KR) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Are Retail-Wholesale Stocks Lagging The Kroger Co. (KR) This Year?
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Published: April 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Here is how Kroger (KR) and Zalando (ZLNDY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Are Investors Undervaluing The Kroger Co. (KR) Right Now?
KR
Published: April 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Get Hopping to Kroger for Easter Meal Essentials Under $6 per person
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Published: April 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Retailer promises an affordable holiday meal and shares DIY inspiration for the entire family CINCINNATI , April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced it is making Easter more affordable with a holiday meal that includes all the staples for less than $6 per person. Complete with ham, sides and dessert families can enjoy the day without skipping their seasonal favorites.

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Stock Of The Day: Is The Kroger Rally Finally Over?
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Published: April 07, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of The Kroger Co. KR are lower Monday. This comes after they traded at an all-time high Friday.

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5 S&P 500 Stocks Unscathed by the Market Mayhem
AWK, CNC, FSLR, KR, LW
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The S&P 500 shed about $2.4 trillion in market cap in yesterday's trading session. Still, stocks like LW, CNC, KR, FSLR and AWK showed strength.

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Coca-Cola, General Mills Lift Staples Stocks as Trump Tariffs Weigh on Markets
CL, GIS, KO, KR, LW, MCD, PG
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Stock-market investors are playing defense today.

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Five New Must-Try Items from Kroger Our Brands Lineup
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Published: March 31, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Retailer on-track to launch more than 900 new items in 2025 CINCINNATI , March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, today shared it is introducing new Our Brands products, sharing five must try items hitting Kroger shelves. Customers can look forward to unique new products from Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth®, bringing Our Brands' signature quality and affordability to more grocery staples.

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Kroger throws latest punch in legal battle with Albertsons
ACI, KR
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative

Kroger and Albertsons are fighting it out in court, blaming the other for which caused their proposed $25 billion merger to fail. A federal judge blocked the merger in December.

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Kroger countersues rival Albertsons
ACI, KR
Published: March 25, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

U.S. grocery chain Kroger countersued rival Albertsons on Tuesday, escalating a legal fight between the two companies following the demise of their proposed $25 billion merger that was blocked by courts.

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Here's Why Kroger (KR) is a Strong Value Stock
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Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Kroger Unveils "Elite ATE" Snack Bracket
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Published: March 20, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Our Brands products face off in snack bracket challenge and retailer reveals Kroger associates' favorite snacks CINCINNATI , March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared the launch of its "Elite Ate" Snack Bracket, featuring a delicious lineup of customers' favorite snacks from Kroger's Our Brands. From savory chips to sweet treats, it is a snack-off with exclusive deals on the ultimate game day eats.

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Kroger Makes it Easy to Eat in Season with Fresh Springtime Guide
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Published: March 18, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Retailer celebrates National Nutrition Month CINCINNATI , March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared how customers can supercharge meals and snacks with fresh in-season fruits, veggies and simple recipes to try during National Nutrition Month and enjoy all season long. "Preparing dishes with fresh, in-season produce presents limitless, simple options for families to enjoy together as spring and summer approaches," said Carlo Baldan, Kroger group vice president of Fresh Merchandising.

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Kroger CEO Shake-Up
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Published: March 14, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

In this podcast, Motley Fool analysts Nick Sciple and Karl Theil join hosts Ricky Mulvey and Mary Long to discuss:

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Kroger Needs a CEO to Help It Compete With Walmart. These Analysts Have Ideas
KR
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral

Kroger had big merger plans. Now that those are off, one research team says the grocery chain needs to stack its team with people who can help Kroger (KR) contend with Walmart (WMT).

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Kroger Creates New eCommerce Unit to Accelerate Online Growth
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Published: March 11, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Yael Cosset to Lead as Chief Digital Officer CINCINNATI , March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the creation of a new eCommerce business unit, which aligns the teams contributing to every aspect of the online customer experience. Yael Cosset, Kroger's senior vice president and chief information officer, will lead this function as executive vice president and chief digital officer, effective immediately.

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2 Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in March
KO, KR
Published: March 10, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Warren Buffett's investing skills have created enormous wealth for his investors. From 1965 through 2024, he delivered a 5,502,284% cumulative return for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.

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Kroger (KR) Could Be a Great Choice
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Published: March 07, 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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Why Kroger (KR) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: March 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Kroger Posts Q4 Earnings Beat: Healthy ID Sales Overshadowed By Profit Constraints, Analysts Say
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Published: March 07, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Shares of Kroger Co KR rose in early trading on Friday after the company reported upbeat fourth-quarter earnings.

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The Kroger Co. (KR) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: March 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR ) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript March 6, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Robert Quast - VP, IR Ron Sargent - Interim CEO Todd Foley - Interim CFO Conference Call Participants Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley Leah Jordan - Goldman Sachs Michael Lasser - UBS John Heinbockel - Guggenheim Partners Michael Montani - Evercore ISI Rupesh Parikh - Oppenheimer Ed Kelly - Wells Fargo Ken Goldman - JPMorgan Karen Short - Melius Research Chuck Cerankosky - Northcoast Research Krisztina Katai - Deutsche Bank Joe Feldman - Telsey Advisory Group Kelly Bania - BMO Operator Good …

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Kroger Stock Pops Into Buy Range On Earnings Beat
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Published: March 06, 2025 by: Investors Business Daily
Sentiment: Neutral

The Kroger earnings report showed a less-than-feared decline. Kroger stock jumped as online grocery sales grow double digits.

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Kroger Q4 Earnings Top Estimates, Digital Sales Rise 11% Y/Y
KR
Published: March 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KR's fourth-quarter results reflect a year-over-year sales decline. Nonetheless, 2025 plans include new stores, dividend growth and buybacks to drive momentum.

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Kroger Stock Jumps, as Better-than-Estimated Earnings Offset Soft Outlook
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Published: March 06, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Kroger (KR) shares are jumping Thursday morning as the grocery chain's better-than-expected quarterly earnings offset a soft outlook.

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Kroger Q4 EPS Beats, Revenue Falls
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Published: March 06, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Grocery chain giant Kroger (KR -1.03%) reported mixed fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results on Thursday, March 6. Adjusted EPS was $1.14, topping consensus expectations while matching last year's figure.

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3 Major Grocery Retailers On Earnings Deck After Target's Warning On Trump Tariffs
BJ, COST, KR
Published: March 05, 2025 by: Investors Business Daily
Sentiment: Negative

Major grocery retailers are on tap after Target said higher produce prices from Trump tariffs could come in days. Costco earnings are due late Thursday.

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Outgoing Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen lost $11 million in bonus and stock payments when he resigned from the grocery chain
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Published: March 05, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Neutral

Kroger's ex-CEO forfeited more than $11 million in bonus and stock payments when he resigned. Rodney McMullen still had hundreds of millions in Kroger stock, according to the filings.

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Kroger CEO Suddenly Resigns Before Quarterly Report
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Published: March 04, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Kroger Co (NYSE:KR) is gathering attention this morning, after CEO Rodney McMullen suddenly resigned amid an investigation into his personal conduct.

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Kroger ousts long-term boss after personal conduct probe
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Published: March 03, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Kroger Co has announced the resignation of long-term chief executive and chair Rodney McMullen following an investigation into his personal conduct. A probe found McCullen's personal conduct was inconsistent with Kroger's “policy on business ethics,” the retailer said on Monday.

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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

The Kroger Co. operates as a 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 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 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 1,613 fuel centers. As of January 29, 2022, the company operated 2,726 supermarkets under various banner names in 35 states and the District of Columbia. The Kroger Co. was founded in 1883 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.