$KR
The Kroger Co. · NYSE · Consumer Defensive
- Market cap
- 35.90B
- Volume
- 3.85M
- P/E
- 34.26
- Day range
- 57.99 – 58.88
- 52w range
- 54.15 – 76.58
- Analyst target
- 70.27
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Company summary
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-service grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty care, and perishable goods, as well as general merchandise, including apparel, home goods, and toys; and its 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 its fuel centers. The company sells its products through its stores, fuel centers, and online platforms. The Kroger Co. was founded in 1883 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Institutional ownership
Institutions hold 82.58% · insiders 6.68% · 1,774 institutions
| Holder | Shares | Value | % held | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrock Inc. | 54.33M | $3.18B | 8.87% | 2026-06-30 |
| Berkshire Hathaway, Inc | 39.00M | $2.29B | 6.37% | 2026-06-30 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 35.52M | $2.08B | 5.80% | 2026-06-30 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 30.96M | $1.81B | 5.05% | 2026-06-30 |
| State Street Corporation | 29.23M | $1.71B | 4.77% | 2026-06-30 |
| Wellington Management Group, LLP | 16.92M | $991.38M | 2.76% | 2026-06-30 |
| FMR, LLC | 16.60M | $972.81M | 2.71% | 2026-06-30 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 15.75M | $923.00M | 2.57% | 2026-06-30 |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. | 15.02M | $879.80M | 2.45% | 2026-06-30 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 12.53M | $733.91M | 2.04% | 2026-06-30 |
Hedge fund & billionaire activity
Insider transactions
| Insider | Role | Transaction | Shares | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUFREITER, NORA ANNE | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 3.7K | 2026-07-15 |
| BROWN KEVIN M | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 3.7K | 2026-07-15 |
| SOURRY KNOX JUDITH AMANDA | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 3.7K | 2026-07-15 |
| VEMURI ASHOK | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 3.7K | 2026-07-15 |
| BUTIER MITCHELL R | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 3.7K | 2026-07-15 |
| SUTTON MARK S | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 3.7K | 2026-07-15 |
| SARGENT RONALD L | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 7.9K | 2026-07-15 |
| HOGUET KAREN M | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 3.7K | 2026-07-15 |
| COSSET YAEL | Officer | Sale at price 58.80 per share. | 30.0K | 2026-07-14 |
| BUTIER MITCHELL R | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 289.00 | 2026-06-25 |
| SMITH VICTOR REMON | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 11.9K | 2026-03-12 |
| MASSA TIMOTHY A | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 30.3K | 2026-03-12 |
Analyst ratings
Consensus score 2.08 (1 = strong buy, 5 = sell) · mean target 70.27
- CitigroupNeutralmain2026-09-01
- Evercore ISI GroupOutperformmain2026-08-11
- Evercore ISI GroupOutperformmain2026-07-07
- GuggenheimBuyreit2026-07-02
- CitigroupNeutralmain2026-06-23
- UBSNeutralmain2026-06-22
- Telsey Advisory GroupOutperformmain2026-06-22
- GuggenheimBuymain2026-06-22
- BarclaysEqual-Weightmain2026-06-22
- Morgan StanleyEqual-Weightmain2026-06-22
Earnings
Next report: 2026-09-11
| Quarter | EPS actual | EPS estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2Q2025 | 1.04 | 1.00 | 0.04 |
| 3Q2025 | 1.05 | 1.03 | 0.02 |
| 4Q2025 | 1.28 | 1.20 | 0.08 |
| 1Q2026 | 1.58 | 1.59 | -0.01 |
SEC filings
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-09-02Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-07-01Open
- S-8Offering Registrations2026-06-30Open
- 11-KAnnual report of employee stock purchase2026-06-29Open
- 11-KAnnual report of employee stock purchase2026-06-26Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-06-18Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-05-27Open
- SDSpecialized Disclosure Report filed pursuant to Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act relating to the use of conflict minerals (Rule 13p-1)2026-05-20Open
- ARSAnnual Report to Shareholders2026-05-13Open
- S-3ASROffering Registrations2026-04-21Open
Latest KR news
- Walmart, Target, and Kroger face new retail crime issue
Shoplifting and retail theft aren’t the only dangerous customer problems hurting retailers.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:07:08 +0000
- Kroger, Publix, and regional grocery chains face pricing problem
Consumers aren’t spending less, but they are more stressed about their grocery bills.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:07:00 +0000
- Dear Kroger Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for September 11
Kroger reports Q2 results before the open on Sept. 11, with Wall Street looking for adjusted earnings of $1.05 per share.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:02 +0000
- Trump's DOJ Expands Beef Price Probe to Walmart, Costco, Amazon and 5 Other Retail Giants — Calls it a 'Critical Concern'
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has extended the federal government’s scrutiny of rising beef prices to the retail level of the food supply chain. The retailers now under investigation include Kroger, Publix, Walmart Inc., Albertsons, Aldi, Ahold Delhaize, Costco Wholesale...
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:30:10 +0000
- Is Kroger (KR) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for Kroger (KR) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:30:03 +0000
- Mama's Creations Inc (MAMA) (Q2 2027) Earnings Call Highlights: Revenue Surges 55% as Kroger ...
The company's strategic investments in trade and new distribution channels drove record growth, positioning it for continued margin expansion and larger M&A opportunities.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:01:42 +0000
- Kroger Could Miss Quarterly Identical Sales Views Amid Challenging Grocery Backdrop, Oppenheimer Says
Kroger's (KR) fiscal second-quarter identical sales are expected to underperform market estimates am
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:44:40 +0000
- 3 Reasons to Sell KR and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Over the past six months, Kroger’s shares (currently trading at $58.18) have posted a disappointing 15.2% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 12% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:31:18 +0000