Kroger
Runs regional supermarket banners with pharmacies, fuel centers, private brands, and digital ordering.
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Profile
Sells groceries, fresh food, pharmacy products, and fuel through regional supermarket banners and digital channels. Store traffic supports private brands, personalized promotions, and a smaller media and data business, while nearly all revenue still comes from retail product sales.
Operates supermarkets across much of the United States under regional banners including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, and Harris Teeter. Stores and digital channels sell fresh and shelf-stable groceries, general merchandise, pharmacy products, and fuel, while Our Brands supplies private-label ranges. Pickup and delivery extend the store network within a single reportable segment.
Uses loyalty data and 84.51° analytics to personalize offers and sell advertising through Kroger Precision Marketing. Scale in sourcing, food manufacturing, distribution, and local store operations supports assortment and pricing across banners. Results remain tied to grocery price competition, labor and union relations, supply-chain costs, fuel margins, and pharmacy reimbursement. Nearly all revenue comes from product sales in stores, fuel centers, and online; media and data services are smaller.
Company facts
Categories
Key statistics
Year to date −8.3% · Average volume (30d) 5.9M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Evercore ISI | Reiterate | Outperform | $83 | $78 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Telsey Advisory | Target | $80 | $78 | |
| Jun 22, 2026 | UBS | Reiterate | Neutral | $70 | $63 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterate | Buy | $78 | $71 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Target | $70 | $58 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026Q1 FY26 | $1.59 | $1.58 | −0.6% | $45.59B | $46.12B | +1.2% | −1.50% |
| Mar 5, 2026Q4 FY25 | $1.20 | $1.28 | +6.7% | $34.96B | $34.73B | −0.7% | +3.48% |
| Dec 4, 2025Q3 FY25 | $1.03 | $1.05 | +1.9% | $34.19B | $33.86B | −1.0% | −0.68% |
| Sep 11, 2025Q2 FY25 | $0.99 | $1.04 | +4.6% | $34.10B | $33.94B | −0.5% | +1.58% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q4 FY24 | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $34.31B | $45.12B | $33.94B | $33.86B | $34.73B | $46.12B | |
| Gross profit | $7.92B | $10.57B | $7.81B | $7.90B | $8.12B | $10.63B | |
| Operating income | $912.0M | $1.32B | $863.0M | −$1.54B | $1.25B | $1.41B | |
| Net income | $634.0M | $866.0M | $609.0M | −$1.32B | $861.0M | $903.0M | |
| Diluted EPS | $0.90 | $1.29 | $0.91 | −$2.02 | $1.36 | $1.46 | |
| Gross margin | 23.1% | 23.4% | 23.0% | 23.3% | 23.4% | 23.0% | |
| Operating margin | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% | -4.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $137.89B · FY22 $148.26B · FY23 $150.04B · FY24 $147.12B · FY25 $147.64B
Revenue by product · FY25
Balance sheet, May 23, 2026Cash & short-term investments $2.87B · Total debt $23.52B · Total assets $50.29B · Shareholders' equity $6.47B
Dividends
Raised for 19 straight years — most recently to $0.39 from $0.35 in Aug 2026. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 15 | Sep 1 | $0.39 | raised from $0.35 |
| May 15, 2026 | May 15 | Jun 1 | $0.35 | |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 13 | Mar 1 | $0.35 | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14 | Dec 1 | $0.35 | |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15 | Sep 1 | $0.35 | raised from $0.32 |
| May 15, 2025 | May 15 | Jun 1 | $0.32 | |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 14 | Mar 1 | $0.32 | |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 15 | Dec 1 | $0.32 |
Ownership
Shares outstanding 612.65M · Float 610.66M · 99.7% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 54.33M | 8.87% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 39.00M | 6.37% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 35.52M | 5.80% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 30.96M | 5.05% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| State Street Corp | 29.23M | 4.77% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Yael Cosset | officer: Executive Vice President | −30,000 | $58.80 |
Peers
- Walmart
Largest US grocer by revenue; 21%+ grocery market share via supercenter scale.
- Albertsons Companies
Direct supermarket rival in hundreds of local markets; active litigant.
- Costco
Club grocer #3 by revenue; Kirkland Signature private label and bulk value.
- Amazon
Online grocer with $150B+ U.S. gross sales; Whole Foods and same-day delivery.
- Target
Mass retailer competing on food essentials, private-label, and Shipt delivery.
- Dollar General
Deep-discount chain; 20,000+ stores with growing rural grocery and produce.
- Sprouts Farmers Market
Natural/organic specialty chain; health-focused assortment and fresh produce.
- BJ's Wholesale Club
East Coast warehouse club; bulk grocery, fuel, pharmacy in Mid-Atlantic markets.
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kroger | $57.69 | −0.06% | $35.36B | 33.8 | 11.1 | 0.2 | +2.2% |
| Walmart | $103.07 | −0.03% | $820.40B | 37.2 | 34.5 | 1.1 | +5.9% |
| Albertsons Companies | $12.52 | −0.10% | $6.08B | 156.6 | 5.7 | 0.1 | +0.2% |
| Costco | $945.47 | −0.03% | $419.30B | 47.6 | 43.0 | 1.4 | +11.6% |
| Amazon | $266.10 | −0.11% | $2.87T | 21.4 | 28.5 | 3.7 | +19.6% |
| Target | $163.23 | +0.05% | $74.10B | 16.9 | 17.6 | 0.7 | +5.3% |
| Dollar General | $123.13 | +0.23% | $27.11B | 16.0 | 15.9 | 0.6 | +5.2% |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | $81.73 | +0.33% | $7.60B | 15.6 | 13.8 | 0.8 | +4.7% |
| BJ's Wholesale Club | $93.99 | +3.71% | $11.57B | 19.8 | 18.7 | 0.5 | +15.7% |
| Median | 20.6 | 18.2 | 0.8 | +5.6% |