Kroger Company (The) (KR)
NYSE: KRConsumer DefensiveGrocery StoresUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 58.94 -0.52%
KR stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $34.99B
- P/E (TTM)
- 32.92
- Forward P/E
- 10.75
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.80
- Dividend yield
- 2.43% ($1.44)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 14, 2026
- 52-week range
- 54.15 – 76.58
- Day range
- 59.18 – 60.06
- Volume / Avg
- 8.92M / 7.14M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 590.59M
52-week range
KR stock today
On Oct 7, KR ended the session at $59.25, adding $0.84 (1.44%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 22.6% below their 52-week high of $76.58, set on Mar 12, 2026 and 9.4% above the 52-week low of $54.15, in the middle of the past year's range. KR is down 4.2% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 10.5%.
At 32.9x trailing earnings, Kroger trades above the peer-group median of 17.1x. Its forward P/E of 10.8x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Kroger pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share, a 2.43% yield at the current price.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Kroger
Company profileThe Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Grocery Stores
- CEO
- Mr. Gregory S. Foran
- Headquarters
- Cincinnati, OH
- Employees
- 400,000
- Website
- thekrogerco.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Kroger generated $147.64 billion in revenue, up 0.4% from fiscal 2025. Net income was $1.02 billion (-61.9% year over year), for a net margin of 0.7% versus a median of 1.5% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 23.3% (up from 22.7%) and operating margin 1.3%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $147.64B | $147.12B | $150.04B | $148.26B | $137.89B |
| Growth | +0.35% | -1.94% | +1.20% | +7.52% | +4.07% |
| Net income | $1.02B | $2.67B | $2.16B | $2.24B | $1.66B |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.54 | $3.67 | $2.96 | $3.06 | $2.17 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (24 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$68.32+15.31%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 12
- Hold 11
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Sep 18, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.05 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.44
- Dividend yield
- 2.43%
- Last payment
- $0.39
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 14, 2026
KR news
All KR newsKroger peers
Consumer Defensive sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFMSprouts Farmers Market Inc. | 65.26 | +0.14% | $6.09B | vs KR |
| ACIAlbertsons Companies Inc. Class A | 11.74 | +2.26% | $5.70B | vs KR |
| IMKTAIngles Markets Incorporated Class A | 85.17 | -0.29% | $1.62B | vs KR |
| WMKWeis Markets Inc. | 73.26 | +0.91% | — | vs KR |
Indexes, lists and sector
Index membership
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Kroger stock FAQ
What is Kroger's stock price today?
KR last traded at $59.25 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 1.44% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Kroger pay a dividend?
Yes. Kroger pays $1.44 per share annually, a 2.43% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.39 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is KR's P/E ratio?
KR trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 32.92 and a forward P/E of 10.75, compared with a median of 17.1 for its closest peers.
Is Kroger in the S&P 500?
Yes. Kroger (KR) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Kroger's CEO?
Mr. Gregory S. Foran is the chief executive officer of Kroger Company (The), which has about 400,000 employees.
Has KR ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent KR stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Jul 14, 2015, one of 5 splits on record.
What is the KR 52-week high?
The 52-week high for KR is $76.58 and the 52-week low is $54.15. The stock is currently 22.6% below its high.