/KR
KR Stock - The Kroger Co.
Consumer Defensive|Grocery StoresNYSE
$62.41-0.61%
$0.38 (-0.61%) • Dec 19
69
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.31
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).91
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.97
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+20.6%upside
Target: $75.27
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ENTRY ZONE$61.79 – $63.03
TARGET (TP)$75.25
STOP LOSS$57.42
RISK/REWARD1:2.6
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Price Chart
Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta0.58
52W High$74.90
52W Low$58.12
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $147.12B | $150.04B | $148.26B | $137.89B | $132.50B |
| Gross Profit | $33.40B | $33.36B | $31.78B | $30.35B | $30.90B |
| Gross Margin | 22.7% | 22.2% | 21.4% | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Operating Income | $3.85B | $3.10B | $4.13B | $3.48B | $2.78B |
| Net Income | $2.67B | $2.16B | $2.24B | $1.66B | $2.58B |
| Net Margin | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| EPS | $3.70 | $2.99 | $3.10 | $2.20 | $3.31 |
Company Overview
The Kroger Co. operates as a 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 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 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 1,613 fuel centers. As of January 29, 2022, the company operated 2,726 supermarkets under various banner names in 35 states and the District of Columbia. The Kroger Co. was founded in 1883 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
14
54%
Hold / Neutral
10
38%
Sell / Underperform
2
8%
Analyst Consensus🟡 Mixed
14 Bullish12 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$63
Average Target
↑ 0.5% Upside
Now
$46
Low
$63
Average
$82
High
Based on 28 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 5th 2025 | Telsey Advisory Group | Reiterated | Outperform | $80← $82 |
| September 17th 2025 | Roth Capital | Upgrade | Buy | $75 |
| August 20th 2025 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | $75 |
| July 21st 2025 | Barclays | Initiation | Equal Weight | $75 |
| June 23rd 2025 | Telsey Advisory Group | Reiterated | Outperform | $82← $73 |
| May 20th 2025 | Melius | Upgrade | Hold | $70 |
| April 1st 2025 | Melius | Downgrade | Sell | $58 |
| February 4th 2025 | Goldman | Resumed | Buy | $70 |
| January 24th 2025 | Citigroup | Resumed | Neutral | $61 |
| December 3rd 2024 | BMO Capital Markets | Downgrade | Market Perform | $60 |
| December 3rd 2024 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | $73← $54 |
| November 27th 2024 | Telsey Advisory Group | Reiterated | Outperform | $65← $62 |
| October 18th 2024 | Exane BNP Paribas | Initiation | Neutral | $56 |
| June 18th 2024 | BMO Capital Markets | Upgrade | Outperform | $60← $58 |
| April 16th 2024 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | $65← $58 |
Earnings History & Surprises
KRBeat Rate
95%
Last 19 quarters
Avg Surprise
+9.3%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
18/0
1 met exactly
Latest EPS
$1.05
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+18.6%
$1.34vs$1.13
Q2 24
+5.9%
$1.43vs$1.35
Q3 24
+1.9%
$0.93vs$0.91
Q4 24
0.0%
$0.98vs$0.98
Q1 25
+2.7%
$1.14vs$1.11
Q2 25
+2.8%
$1.49vs$1.45
Q3 25
+4.6%
$1.04vs$0.99
Q4 25
+1.9%
$1.05vs$1.03
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q1 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $1.20 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $1.03 | $1.05 | +1.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 | $0.99 | $1.04 | +4.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $1.45 | $1.49 | +2.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $1.11 | $1.14 | +2.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | $0.98 | $0.98 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q3 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 | $0.91 | $0.93 | +1.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $1.35 | $1.43 | +5.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Mar 7, 2024 | $1.13 | $1.34 | +18.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | $0.91 | $0.95 | +4.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 | $0.92 | $0.96 | +4.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $1.46 | $1.51 | +3.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 | $0.90 | $0.99 | +10.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | $0.82 | $0.88 | +7.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Sep 9, 2022 | $0.83 | $0.90 | +8.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 | $1.28 | $1.45 | +13.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 | $0.74 | $0.91 | +23.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Dec 2, 2021 | $0.66 | $0.78 | +18.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 | $0.64 | $0.80 | +25.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 | $0.99 | $1.19 | +20.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Kroger, Lowers Price Target to $68
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 10, 2025, 07:31 PM•Also:
Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Kroger, Lowers Price Target to $72
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 8, 2025, 05:55 PM
Kroger Announces $350M Impairment Charge And Ocado Payment Following U.S. Fulfillment Center Closures
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Dec 5, 2025, 09:33 PM•Also: ,
UBS Maintains Neutral on Kroger, Lowers Price Target to $70
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 5, 2025, 04:34 PM•Also:
Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Kroger, Lowers Price Target to $77
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 5, 2025, 04:29 PM
Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Kroger, Lowers Price Target to $70
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 5, 2025, 04:05 PM
JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Kroger, Lowers Price Target to $71
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 5, 2025, 03:49 PM
Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Kroger, Lowers Price Target to $80
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 5, 2025, 12:22 PM
Costco Wholesale shares are trading lower after Treasury Secretary Bessent questioned what refund could apply to the company if foreign suppliers had already reduced pre-tariff prices and that price cuts complicate efforts to calculate reimbursements. The stock may be sliding in response to Kroger's Q3 sales miss.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Dec 4, 2025, 05:35 PM•Also:
Kroger shares are trading lower after the company's Q3 sales missed estimates.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Dec 4, 2025, 01:07 PM
Kroger Reports Q3 Identical Sales Without Fuel Increased 2.6%
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 4, 2025, 01:05 PM
Kroger Raises FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $4.70-$4.80 to $4.75-$4.80 vs $4.77 Est
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 4, 2025, 01:02 PM
Kroger Q3 Adj. EPS $1.05 Beats $1.03 Estimate, Sales $33.859B Miss $34.155B Estimate
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 4, 2025, 01:01 PM
Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Kroger, Maintains $82 Price Target
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 1, 2025, 12:24 PM
JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Kroger, Lowers Price Target to $73
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 26, 2025, 04:32 PM
Shares of grocery-related stocks are trading higher ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 25, 2025, 06:13 PM•Also: , ,
Kroger Evolves eCommerce Offerings To Improve The Customer Experience, Drive Profitable Sales Growth; Expects $400M eCommerce Profitability Improvement In 2026; Expects To Improve Ecommerce Profitability By ~$400M In 2026; Announces Closure Of Automated Facilities; Expects $2.6B Impairment Charges In Q3 2025
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 18, 2025, 01:52 PM
Alpha Modus Holdings Subsidiary Files Amended Complaint For Patent Infringement Against Kroger In U.S. District Court For Eastern District Of Texas
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 12, 2025, 12:25 PM•Also:
Kroger And Instacart Expands Partnership To Enhance The Digital Grocery Shopping Experience
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 02:08 PM•Also:
'Kroger Adds Uber Restaurant Delivery for Its Online Shoppers'- Bloomberg
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 30, 2025, 03:33 PM•Also:
Frequently Asked Questions about KR
What is KR's current stock price?
The Kroger Co. (KR) is currently trading at $62.41 per share. The stock has moved -0.61% today.
What is the analyst price target for KR?
The average analyst price target for KR is $75.25, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is The Kroger Co. in?
The Kroger Co. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically within the Grocery Stores industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is KR's market cap?
The Kroger Co. has a market capitalization of $41.36 billion, making it a large-cap company.
Does KR pay dividends?
No, The Kroger Co. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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