KR Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of KR?

Mr. Gary MillerchipSenior Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerMs. Christine S. WheatleySenior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.Ms. Mary Ellen AdcockSenior Vice President of OperationsMr. Robinson C. QuastDirector of Investor RelationsMs. Erin RolfesDirector of Corporation Communications & MediaMr. Stuart W. AitkenSenior Vice President and Chief Merchant & Marketing OfficerMr. Yael CossetSenior Vice President of Alternative Bus. & Chief Information OfficerMr. William Rodney McMullenChairman & Chief Executive OfficerMr. Timothy A. MassaSenior Vice President of HR & Labor Relations and Chief People OfficerMr. Keith G. DaileyGroup Vice President of Corporation Affairs, Chief Communications Officer & Chief Sustainability Officer

NYSE : KR

Kroger Co

$70.14

1.48+2.16%

At Close 4:00 PM

68.33

B+ESG ScoreESG Rating

Profile Key Stats Analyst Ratings Ownership Ratios Financials Dividend & splits Sentiment Forecast

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Stock Price Today

The Kroger Co. (KR) stock surged +2.16%, trading at $70.14 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $68.66. The stock opened at $68.77, fluctuating between $68.51 and $70.85 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

68.66

Prev. Close

46.48B

Market Cap

68.51

Day Low

62.07

P/E Ratio

1.13

EPS (TTM)

4.04

Cash Flow per Share

68.77

Open

662.68M

Number of Shares

70.85

Day High

111.73%

Free Float in %

16.15

Book Value

6.77M

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Feb 12, 2026	68.68	72.24	68.51	70.14	8M
Feb 11, 2026	68.01	68.94	67.66	68.66	5.85M
Feb 10, 2026	69.80	69.92	67.44	68.02	8M
Feb 09, 2026	71.25	73.18	69.67	70.10	15.83M
Feb 06, 2026	66.61	67.65	66.28	67.50	4.19M
Feb 05, 2026	67.31	67.66	65.77	66.67	6.73M
Feb 04, 2026	64.47	67.46	64.47	66.80	10.69M
Feb 03, 2026	62.52	64.63	62.50	64.17	6.05M
Feb 02, 2026	63.02	63.64	61.71	63.06	5.88M
Jan 30, 2026	62.02	62.94	61.83	62.85	6.54M
Jan 29, 2026	62.01	62.98	61.67	61.75	4.87M
Jan 28, 2026	61.88	62.37	61.38	61.82	5.65M
Jan 27, 2026	63.54	63.82	61.02	62.11	7.52M
Jan 26, 2026	64.79	65.18	63.39	63.69	6.38M
Jan 23, 2026	62.78	64.30	62.52	64.25	5.63M
Jan 22, 2026	64.04	64.22	61.86	62.65	6.73M
Jan 21, 2026	63.38	64.24	63.26	63.92	6.31M
Jan 20, 2026	63.11	63.45	62.62	63.15	7.34M
Jan 16, 2026	62.14	63.63	62.05	63.19	7.9M
Jan 15, 2026	62.13	62.75	60.97	62.49	7.41M

Contact Details

Cincinnati, OH 45202-1100

United States

https://www.thekrogerco.com 513 762 4000

About Company

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.

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Company Overview

The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) closed at $70.14 USD, gaining $1.48 (2.16%) from the previous close of $68.66. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $58.60 and $74.90. With a market capitalization of about $46.48 billion, The Kroger Co. is classified as a large-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.63). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 6.86 million shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, The Kroger Co. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector and the Grocery Stores industry. Led by CEO Ronald L. Sargent, the company employs approximately 409,000 people and listed since January 02, 1977. The Kroger Co. operates as a retailer in the United States.

Technical Performance

KR has shown mixed momentum, gaining 3.34% over the past week and -8.46% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 1.07%. Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 8.16%, SMA50 10.58%, SMA200 4.25%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 68.84 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 2.1 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -6.36% below its high and over 19.69% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 8.17 million shares is slightly above the 3-month average of 6.69 million, indicating heightened recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

The Kroger Co. trades at a P/E ratio of 58.57, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.32 and a price-to-book ratio of 6.56 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 20.8, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

The Kroger Co. last paid a dividend of 1.34 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 2.12%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $57.76. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

The Kroger Co. generated EPS of $1.09 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 12.51%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 8.05% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $1.05. The next quarter is forecast at $1.20. Next year's EPS is expected at -$5.65. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 17 Strong Buy ratings, 5 Buy ratings, 17 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $82.00 to $65.00. The high target offers 16.91% upside. The low target suggests -7.33% downside. The mean target is $75.21. This offers 7.23% upside. The Kroger Co. earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended December 04, 2025, missed forecasts by 1.94%. The prior quarter beat by 4.63%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 1.86% in September 12, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

The Kroger Co. has 661.16 million shares outstanding. The public float is 740.37 million shares, elevated short interest at 5.17% of float. This equals 29.80 million shares. The short ratio is 4.96 days. Institutional investors hold 85.67% of the float. Insiders own 8.41%. MCMULLEN W RODNEY holds 3.01 million shares, DONNELLY MICHAEL JOSEPH has 284.47 thousand shares and Aitken Stuart has 217.52 thousand shares.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Kroger Co generated $150.04B in revenue, or $206.95 per share. Gross margin was 20.15%, operating margin 3.32%, and net profit margin 1.44%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 4.37% and ROE at 21.61%.
On valuation metrics, Kroger Co trades at a P/E of 58.57, P/S of 0.32 and P/B of 6.56. Liquidity is tight, with a current ratio of 0.88 and quick ratio of 0.45. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 14.75 and cash conversion cycle is -3.20 days , indicating it collects cash faster than it pays suppliers. Debt-to-equity is 3.58, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.24.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Feb 03, 2024, Kroger Co posted revenue of $150.04B, down slightly from $148.26B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $30.24B (margin 20.15%). Operating income was $4.98B (margin 3.3%). Net income was$2.16B (EPS $2.99).
The company ended the quarter with $2.06B in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $20.41B, and net debt of $19.58B. Total assets were $49.54B, with equity of $9.99B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $6.88B, free cash flow of $2.97B, and capital expenditures of - $3.90B.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that The Kroger Co. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 8.98%, with price expected at $76.44 by February 26, 2026, within a range of $74.92 to $78.05 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 4.95%, reaching $73.61 by May 13, 2026, with a range of $72.70 to $74.55. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 11.72%, with price at $78.36 by February 12, 2027, within a range of $76.74 to $79.90.

Key Takeaways

The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) shares are flat 1.07% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows The Kroger Co. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 58.57. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Buy territory and a mean price target of $64.69, suggesting -7.77% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (8.98% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (4.95% over three months), and a longer-term gain (11.72% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current The Kroger Co. (KR) stock price?

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) stock price is $70.14 in the last trading session. During the trading session, KR stock reached the peak price of $70.85 while $68.51 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in KR stock occurred in the recent session was 2.16% while the dollar amount for the price change in KR stock was $1.48.

KR's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed KR is part of Grocery Stores industry that operates in the broader Consumer Defensive sector. The Kroger Co. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of KR?

Mr. Gary Millerchip
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Christine S. Wheatley
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Ms. Mary Ellen Adcock
Senior Vice President of Operations
Mr. Robinson C. Quast
Director of Investor Relations
Ms. Erin Rolfes
Director of Corporation Communications & Media
Mr. Stuart W. Aitken
Senior Vice President and Chief Merchant & Marketing Officer
Mr. Yael Cosset
Senior Vice President of Alternative Bus. & Chief Information Officer
Mr. William Rodney McMullen
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Timothy A. Massa
Senior Vice President of HR & Labor Relations and Chief People Officer
Mr. Keith G. Dailey
Group Vice President of Corporation Affairs, Chief Communications Officer & Chief Sustainability Officer

How KR did perform over past 52-week?

KR's closing price is 19.69% higher than its 52-week low of $58.60 where as its distance from 52-week high of $74.90 is -6.36%.

How many employees does KR have?

Number of KR employees currently stands at 409,000.

Link for KR official website?

Official Website of KR is: https://www.thekrogerco.com

How do I contact KR?

KR could be contacted at phone 513 762 4000 and can also be accessed through its website. KR operates from 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1100, United States.

How many shares of KR are traded daily?

KR stock volume for the day was 6.77M shares. The average number of KR shares traded daily for last 3 months was 6.86M.

What is the market cap of KR currently?

The market value of KR currently stands at $46.48B with its latest stock price at $70.14 and 662.68M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	409000
Beta	0.63
Sales or Revenue	$150.04B
5Y Sales Change%	0.397%
Fiscal Year Ends	February
Sector	Consumer Defensive
Industry	Grocery Stores

KR Company Profile and Key Details

Kroger Co

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Technical Performance

Company Overview

Dividend & Fair Value

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Key Takeaways

Price Forecast & Outlook

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