The Kroger Co. (KR)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol KR
  • Rev/Share 224.771
  • Book/Share 10.7466
  • PB 6.2012
  • Debt/Equity 3.5784
  • CurrentRatio 0.8777
  • ROIC 0.0422

 

  • MktCap 44180757394.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.4321
  • PFCF 19.6534
  • PE 55.3471
  • Debt/Assets 0.4899
  • DivYield 0.0201
  • ROE 0.0941

 

  • Rating C
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • 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 Deutsche Bank Hold Buy -- $75 Jan. 8, 2026
Reiterated KR Telsey Advisory Group -- Outperform $82 $80 Dec. 5, 2025
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

News

Here's Why Kroger (KR) is a Strong Value Stock
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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
KR
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
KR
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.
KR
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
KR
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
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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
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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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If a Recession Comes, 4 High-Yield Warren Buffett Stocks Are Safe Havens
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Published: August 25, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

If any investor has stood the test of time, it is Warren Buffett, and with good reason.

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Will Kroger (KR) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
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Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Kroger (KR) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Is The Kroger Co. (KR) Outperforming Other Retail-Wholesale Stocks This Year?
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Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Kroger (KR) and SharkNinja, Inc. (SN) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Now
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Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Finding stocks expected to beat quarterly earnings estimates becomes an easier task with our Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Kroger Announces All-New Champion Chip Collection to Kick Off Football Season
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Available for a limited time, the Kroger Brand Champion Chip Collection transforms three iconic game day appetizers into crunchy, craveable potato chip flavors. CINCINNATI , Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is kicking off football season with its all-new, limited-time Kroger Brand Champion Chip Collection.

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Brokers Suggest Investing in Kroger (KR): Read This Before Placing a Bet
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Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

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Kroger and C&S Wholesale Grocers Reach Friendly Settlement
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Published: August 11, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CINCINNATI , Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced a settlement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, regarding previously pending litigation between the parties in the Superior Court for the State of Delaware. All claims have been resolved.

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Make Dinnertime Fresh Together
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Published: August 05, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Retailer brings the family together in the kitchen CINCINNATI , Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared easy tips to make a fresh family meal together, centered around in-season fruits and vegetables, that even the youngest kids can enjoy preparing. "Cooking and eating together as a family can be a rare pleasure," said Carlo Baldan, Kroger group vice president of Fresh Merchandising.

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Kroger Health Shares Back-to-School Health Tips for Families
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Published: August 01, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CINCINNATI , Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As families prepare to send students back-to-school, Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), is offering tips for a healthy school year. "As families prepare for the school year, it's the perfect time to prioritize preventive care," said Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health.

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About The Kroger Co. (KR)

  • IPO Date 1977-01-02
  • Website https://www.thekrogerco.com
  • Industry Grocery Stores
  • CEO Ronald L. Sargent
  • 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.