Kroger Company (The)
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- Kroger's competitive strategy focuses on enhancing customer experience through technology and loyalty programs, positioning it well against rivals in the grocery sector.
- Kroger's earnings growth stands at 15.3%, indicating strong profitability improvements.
- The company's market capitalization is approximately $34.5 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the grocery industry.
- The grocery industry is facing challenges from rising competition and changing consumer preferences, which may impact Kroger's market share.
- Kroger's revenue decreased by 25% compared to the prior quarter, dropping from $46.1 billion to $34.6 billion.
- The operating margin has declined to 1.3% for the year 2026, down from 2.6% in 2025, indicating potential profitability concerns.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $36.27B | Enterprise value | $58.76B | Trailing P/E | 34.12 | Forward P/E | 11.16 |
| PEG | 0.57 | Price / book | 6.27 | Beta | 0.35 | Dividend yield | 2.54% |
| Revenue growth | 2.0% | Earnings growth | 15.3% | Gross margin | 23.9% | Operating margin | 3.0% |
| Profit margin | 0.7% | ROE | 14.4% | ROA | 5.8% | Debt / equity | 4.13 |
| Current ratio | 0.70 | Free cash flow | $2.54B | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $68.32 |
| 52w high | $76.58 | 52w low | $54.15 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q3 | 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $34.6B | $46.1B | $34.7B | $33.9B | $33.9B | — |
| Op margin | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 2.5% | — |
| Net income | $641M | $903M | $861M | -$1.3B | $609M | — |
| Gross margin | 22.7% | 23.0% | 23.4% | 23.3% | 23.0% | — |
| Gross profit | $7.9B | $10.6B | $8.1B | $7.9B | $7.8B | — |
| Operating income | $971M | $1.4B | $1.2B | -$1.5B | $863M | — |
- Revenue -25% vs prior quarter ($34.6B vs $46.1B).
- Gross margin 22.7% (was 23% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $147.6B | $147.1B | $150.0B | $148.3B | — |
| Op margin | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.8% | — |
| Net income | $1.0B | $2.7B | $2.2B | $2.2B | — |
| Gross margin | 23.3% | 22.7% | 22.2% | 21.4% | — |
| Gross profit | $34.4B | $33.4B | $33.4B | $31.8B | — |
| Operating income | $1.9B | $3.8B | $3.1B | $4.1B | — |
Headlines — positive tone
• [OK · fundamentals] Kroger Shares Rise After BNP Upgrade
News
2026-10-09 · H-E-B’s foot traffic growth far outpaces the rest of the industry, research finds
2026-10-09 · Kroger (KR) Stock Looks Pricey Despite A 75% Five Year Gain
2026-10-09 · Kroger (KR) President Colleen Lindholz Retires After More Than 30 Years
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2026-10-07 · Kroger Shares Rise After BNP Upgrade
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