The Kroger Co. (KR)
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- 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
Kroger Says CEO Rodney McMullen Resigns Due to ‘Personal Conduct'
Published: March 03, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Negative
Grocery giant Kroger said Monday (March 3) that Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen resigned from the company after a board investigation of his personal conduct. The company did not specify the personal conduct but said in a press release that it “while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics.
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Wall Street's Insights Into Key Metrics Ahead of Kroger (KR) Q4 Earnings
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Evaluate the expected performance of Kroger (KR) for the quarter ended January 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.
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Kroger's CEO Rodney McMullen abruptly resigned after an investigation into his 'personal conduct'
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative
Kroger has abruptly replaced its CEO, the grocery chain said on Monday. Rodney McMullen resigned and will be replaced by Ronald Sargent.
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Kroger: Looking Stretched Ahead Of The Q4 Results
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Kroger: Looking Stretched Ahead Of The Q4 Results
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Buffett Pick Kroger Just Paid Investors: How Much Did They Get?
Published: February 28, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is rewarding its shareholders once again with a quarterly dividend of $0.32, payable on Saturday, March 1.
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Despite slowdown Ocado upbeat on long-term Kroger site roll-out
Published: February 27, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Ocado , the British online supermarket and technology group, is confident its U.S. grocery partner Kroger will eventually open "a significant number" of automated warehouses despite a slowdown in the roll-out of sites, Ocado's boss said.
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Hearty and Delicious Soups to Warm Up with this Winter from Kroger
Published: February 26, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Celebrate soup season with cozy recipes to warm up from within CINCINNATI , Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), America's grocer, today is sharing how customers can get the most out of soup season with cozy, warm and convenient recipes the entire family can enjoy this winter. "Warm up from the inside out with our favorite hearty recipes, from the cold-weather classics we know and love to new twists on winter staples, Kroger is serving up inspiration to make soup season simple and delicious," said Carlo Baldan, Kroger' group vice president of Fresh Merchandising.
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Kroger Makes Springing Forward Easier This Daylight Saving with Limited-Edition Hour Back Box and 39,000 Free Breakfast Items
Published: February 24, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Customers can score free Kroger Hour Back Box filled with Our Brands breakfast essentials and more CINCINNATI , Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is making customers' daylight saving a little easier this year with its first-ever Kroger Hour Back Box and the chance to enjoy one of 39,000 free breakfast items. Losing an hour of sleep can shake up the morning routine, but Kroger's Hour Back Box has everything customers need to get that lost hour back and conquer the mornings after daylight saving with ease.
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Kroger (KR) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
Published: February 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Kroger (KR) concluded the recent trading session at $65.45, signifying a +0.29% move from its prior day's close.
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Get Dinner on the Table Fast with Express Delivery from Kroger
Published: February 18, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Retailer's fastest online delivery offers same great prices as in-store shopping CINCINNATI , Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared how its Express Delivery service can help customers in a pinch by bringing items they need from the store to a customer's door and fast. From a missing ingredient for dinner to cold remedies on a sick day or ingredients customers might have forgotten in their grocery haul, Express Delivery powered by Instacart—the retailer's fastest same day delivery service—can be shopped directly from Kroger's website and digital app, boasting the same great prices, savings and …
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2 Supermarket Stocks in Focus Despite Industry Pressures
Published: February 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
The Zacks Retail - Supermarkets industry faces revenue and margin pressures from inflation and rising costs. However, omnichannel strategies and digital investments position WMT and KR for long-term growth.
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6 Stocks Poised to Benefit From a Trade War in Unexpected Ways
Published: February 13, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
President Trump put a 30-day pause on levying 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico but proceeded to levy an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports. Trump has also acknowledged that he would be levying tariffs on European imports in time.
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Kroger Announces David Kennerley as Incoming Chief Financial Officer
Published: February 12, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Todd Foley to ensure seamless transition before retiring CINCINNATI , Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its succession plan for Chief Financial Officer. David Kennerley, senior vice president and CFO for PepsiCo Europe, will succeed Todd Foley as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective April 3.
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Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney William Kroger Addresses Rising Psilocybin Possession Cases Among Teenagers
Published: February 11, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Los Angeles, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Los Angeles, California - Los Angeles, CA – Recent data from Google Trends has revealed a significant spike in searches related to psilocybin mushrooms between the end of January and the beginning of February, particularly in California. This surge coincides with an increase in teenagers being charged with possession of psilocybin mushrooms, a trend that Los Angeles criminal defense attorney William S.
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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