The Kroger Co. (KR)
NYSE: KR · Real-Time Price · USD
73.20
-0.56 (-0.76%)
At close: Mar 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
73.28
+0.08 (0.11%)
After-hours: Mar 20, 2026, 7:56 PM EDT
The Kroger Co. Employees
The Kroger Co. had 409,000 employees as of February 1, 2025. The number of employees decreased by 5,000 or -1.21% compared to the previous year.
Employees
409,000
Change (1Y)
-5,000
Growth (1Y)
-1.21%
Revenue / Employee
$360,983
Profits / Employee
$2,484
Market Cap
44.94B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change (1Y) | Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | 409,000 | -5,000 | -1.21% |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 414,000 | -16,000 | -3.72% |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 430,000 | 10,000 | 2.38% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 420,000 | -45,000 | -9.68% |
| Jan 30, 2021 | 465,000 | 30,000 | 6.90% |
| Feb 1, 2020 | 435,000 | -18,000 | -3.97% |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 453,000 | 4,000 | 0.89% |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 449,000 | 6,000 | 1.35% |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 443,000 | 12,000 | 2.78% |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 431,000 | 31,000 | 7.75% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 400,000 | 25,000 | 6.67% |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 375,000 | 32,000 | 9.33% |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 343,000 | 4,000 | 1.18% |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 339,000 | 1,000 | 0.30% |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 338,000 | 4,000 | 1.20% |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 334,000 | 8,000 | 2.45% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 326,000 | 3,000 | 0.93% |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 323,000 | 13,000 | 4.19% |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 310,000 | 20,000 | 6.90% |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 290,000 | 1,000 | 0.35% |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 289,000 | -1,000 | -0.34% |
| Jan 31, 2004 | 290,000 | 0 | - |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 290,000 | 2,000 | 0.69% |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 288,000 | -24,000 | -7.69% |
| Feb 3, 2001 | 312,000 | 7,000 | 2.30% |
| Jan 29, 2000 | 305,000 | 92,000 | 43.19% |
| Jan 2, 1999 | 213,000 | 1,000 | 0.47% |
| Dec 27, 1997 | 212,000 | 0 | - |
| Dec 28, 1996 | 212,000 | 7,000 | 3.41% |
| Dec 30, 1995 | 205,000 | 5,000 | 2.50% |
| Dec 31, 1994 | 200,000 | 10,000 | 5.26% |
| Jan 1, 1994 | 190,000 | - | - |
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.
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KR News
- 7 days ago - How the Iran war could start to impact U.S. retail prices - CNBC
- 7 days ago - 15 stocks in the S&P 500 showing double-digit gains since the attack on Iran began - Market Watch
- 7 days ago - Kroger Brings Zepbound® KwikPen to Retail Pharmacy, Expanding Access and Savings for Self-Pay Patients - PRNewsWire
- 8 days ago - Kroger's Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend - PRNewsWire
- 8 days ago - 11 stocks to harden your portfolio against Iran risk - Market Watch
- 11 days ago - Kroger Brings Back Customer Appreciation Week with Special Savings - PRNewsWire
- 15 days ago - The Kroger Co. (KR) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha
- 15 days ago - Kroger's New CEO Bets on Deals, AI and eCommerce to Boost Sales - PYMNTS