The Kroger Co. (KR)

NYSE: KR · Real-Time Price · USD
59.32
+0.78 (1.33%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
59.29
-0.03 (-0.05%)
After-hours: Jul 8, 2026, 7:45 PM EDT
Market Cap36.34B -23.6%
Revenue (ttm)148.65B +1.1%
Net Income1.05B -59.2%
EPS1.63 -55.1%
Shares Out 612.65M
PE Ratio36.31
Forward PE11.28
Dividend$1.40 (2.39%)
Ex-Dividend DateAug 14, 2026
Volume9,557,994
Open58.26
Previous Close58.54
Day's Range58.20 - 60.07
52-Week Range54.15 - 76.58
Beta0.43
AnalystsBuy
Price Target71.41 (+20.38%)
Earnings DateJun 18, 2026

About KR

The 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. Its combination food and drug stores offer natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce; and its multi-department stores provide apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products, and toys. The company’s marketplace stores offer full-serv... [Read more]

Founded 1883
Employees 403,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol KR
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2026, The Kroger Co.'s revenue was $147.64 billion, an increase of 0.35% compared to the previous year's $147.12 billion. Earnings were $1.01 billion, a decrease of -61.85%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 24 analysts, the average rating for KR stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $71.41, which is an increase of 20.38% from the latest price.

Price Target
$71.41
(20.38% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Grocery Wars Heat Up As Kroger Buys Giant Eagle And Aldi Puts $9 Billion Into U.S. Expansion

A fierce battle is emerging over how Americans shop for groceries—one-stop convenience versus deep discounts, regional loyalty versus national scale, full-service supermarkets versus small-scale effic...

13 hours ago - Forbes

White House asked top U.S. grocers to lower beef prices, WSJ says

Last week, Tate Bennett, chief of staff for USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, spoke with grocers including Walmart (WMT), Kroger (KR), and Albertsons (ACI) asking about their prices for beef heading…

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18 hours ago - TheFly

White House Pressures Top U.S. Grocers on Beef Prices

An Agriculture Department official spoke last week with grocers including Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons, according to people familiar with the matter.

Other symbols: ACIWMT
1 day ago - WSJ

Kroger price target lowered to $78 from $80 at Evercore ISI

Evercore ISI analyst Michael Montani lowered the firm’s price target on Kroger (KR) to $78 from $80 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.

1 day ago - TheFly

Kroger to buy regional grocer Giant Eagle in $1.65 billion deal

Kroger said Wednesday it plans to buy regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion.

6 days ago - Fast Company

Kroger names Emilee De Martino Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer

Kroger (KR) announced Emilee De Martino will serve as its next Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. De Martino succeeds Tim Massa, who announced he will be retiring September…

Other symbols: MCD
6 days ago - TheFly

Kroger Names Emilee De Martino Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer

CINCINNATI, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced Emilee De Martino will serve as its next Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. De Martino succeeds Tim M...

6 days ago - PRNewsWire

Kroger to buy popular grocery and pharmacy retailer in $1.65B

Kroger's $1.65 billion acquisition of Giant Eagle expands its presence across key Midwest and Mid-Atlantic markets as competition intensifies among grocery retailers

7 days ago - Fox Business

Kroger Pays $1.65 Billion for Grocery Chain Giant Eagle

Kroger is set to acquire Pennsylvania-based grocery chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion. The deal, announced Wednesday (July 1), expands Kroger's footprint in the western part of Giant Eagle's home st...

7 days ago - PYMNTS

Kroger (KR) Stock Slips on Plans to Purchase Giant Eagle for $1.65B

Kroger stock was down on Wednesday after the company revealed plans to purchase Giant Eagle.

7 days ago - TipRanks

Kroger to Buy Food & Pharmacy Retailer Giant Eagle for $1.65 Billion

Kroger has agreed to acquire food and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion in cash and assumed liabilities.

7 days ago - WSJ

Kroger to buy Giant Eagle in $1.65 billion deal

July 1 (Reuters) - Kroger said ​on Wednesday it would ‌acquire food and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in ​a $1.65 billion deal, ​as it looks to expand ⁠its retail footprint.

7 days ago - Reuters

Kroger to acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65B

07:00 EDT Kroger (KR) to acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65B

7 days ago - TheFly

Kroger to acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65B

The Kroger (KR) Co. and Giant Eagle announced a definitive agreement under which Kroger will acquire Giant Eagle, a family-owned food and pharmacy retailer with approximately $9B in annual sales…

7 days ago - TheFly

Kroger Announces Agreement to Acquire Giant Eagle

CINCINNATI and PITTSBURGH, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Giant Eagle, Inc. ("Giant Eagle") today announced a definitive agreement under which Kroger will acquire Giant Eag...

7 days ago - PRNewsWire

Kroger’s Sargent to step down as chair, will remain non-executive chair

Kroger (KR) said in a regulatory filing that, effective July 1, 2026, Ronald L. Sargent, who has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Kroger Co. since…

12 days ago - TheFly

Kroger Fires Up Fourth of July Celebrations with Trending "Flight" Food Experiences

Retailer makes it easy to host unforgettable backyard gatherings with creative food flights, grilling favorites and digital savings CINCINNATI, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR),...

12 days ago - PRNewsWire

The Kroger Co. Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting confirmed Board elections, approved executive compensation, auditor, and incentive plan, and announced an 11% dividend increase. Strategic focus includes price reductions, fresh standards, digital growth, and adapting to consumer trends. GHG emissions proposal was defeated.

13 days ago - Transcripts

Kroger raises quarterly dividend by 11% to 39c per share

Kroger (KR) approved a dividend increase from $1.40 to $1.56 per year. The next quarterly dividend of 39c per share will be paid on September 1 to shareholders of record…

13 days ago - TheFly

Kroger's Board of Directors Raises Quarterly Dividend by 11%

CINCINNATI, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE: KR) Board of Directors approved a dividend increase from $1.40 to $1.56 per year. The next quarterly dividend of 39 cents per share wi...

13 days ago - PRNewsWire

Kroger Rewards Program Expands with New Ways to Save

Members c an now redeem Points for dollars off groceries in-store and online, plus fuel discounts at the pump CINCINNATI, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, tod...

13 days ago - PRNewsWire

Costco, Exxon, and 17 More Winners if the Market Drops

These stocks can hold their ground, or even gain, when the market falls. And a garden variety correction—a 10% drop or more—is quite possible.

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14 days ago - Barrons

Kroger Health, Hy-Vee and Ahold Delhaize USA to Convene Industry Leaders Advancing the Future of Health at Nourishing Change

Industry Leaders Gather in the Washington D.C. metro area in June 2027 CINCINNATI, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, (NYSE: KR) Hy-Vee and Ahold Delhaize USA announced they are working toge...

15 days ago - PRNewsWire

Kroger price target lowered to $61 from $71 at Citi

Citi lowered the firm’s price target on Kroger (KR) to $61 from $71 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

15 days ago - TheFly

Kroger price target lowered to $78 from $82 at Telsey Advisory

Telsey Advisory lowered the firm’s price target on Kroger (KR) to $78 from $82 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. While Q1 results were mixed, the firm believes…

16 days ago - TheFly