The Kroger Co. (KR)
Listed on NYSE • Consumer Defensive / Grocery Stores
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.
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Key Information
Symbol:
KR
CEO:
David John Christopher Kennerley
Exchange:
NYSE
CIK:
0000056873
Website:
https://www.thekrogerco.com
SEC Filings:
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Stock Snapshot (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Price
63.15
Change
-0.61
Change %
-0.96%
Open
63.77
Previous Close
63.76
High
64.09
Low
62.97
Volume
5,327,872
Market Cap
41,848,131,584
EV/EBITDA
7.5
Capital Structure (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Shares Outstanding
662,678,212
FloatShares
740,370,400
Float Ratio
111.72%
Shares Short
25,741,308
Short Percent Of Float
The percent of float shares currently sold short. Reflects market sentiment and risk of a short squeeze.
4.45%
Short Ratio
Days needed to cover all short positions. Indicates short-selling pressure.
3.41 trading days
Held Percent Insiders
8.39%
Held Percent Institutions
78.43%
Calendar Events (Upcoming Earnings & Revenue Forecasts)
| Earnings | |
| Earnings Date (Estimated) | 2025-12-04 |
| Earnings Call (Estimated) | |
| Avg EPS Estimate | 1.0351 |
| Low EPS Estimate | 0.971 |
| High EPS Estimate | 1.07 |
| Revenue | |
| Avg Revenue Forecast | 34,272,077,940 |
| Low Revenue Forecast | 33,953,920,000 |
| High Revenue Forecast | 34,682,000,000 |
KR Liquidity Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect cash availability and short-term payment ability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Holdings | $4,882,999,808 | Cash on hand, which directly shows a company's ability to meet short-term obligations. |
| Quick Ratio | 0.425 | The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, measures short-term solvency; a value above 1 is considered relatively safe. |
| Current Ratio | 0.946 | The current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities; the higher the value, the better the liquidity. |
| Total Debt | $25,177,999,360 | Total liabilities, used together with cash and liquidity ratios to assess debt burden. |
KR Profitability Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect overall earnings, margins, and core business profitability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | $8,025,999,872 | EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), which measures the profitability of core operations. |
| Operating Cash Flow | $6,017,999,872 | Operating cash flow, which reflects a company's cash-generating ability. |
| Free Cash Flow | $2,915,749,888 | Free cash flow, after deducting capital expenditures, which can be used for dividends or reinvestment. |
| Gross Margin | 23.92% | Gross margin; a higher value indicates stronger product profitability. |
| Operating Margin | 2.89% | Operating margin; slightly negative, indicating high operating costs. |
| Profit Margin | 1.86% | Net profit margin, which reflects overall profitability. |
KR Leverage & Financial Health Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect debt levels, liquidity, and overall financial stability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 271.40% | Low leverage level, indicating the company has low debt pressure. |
| Total Debt | $25,177,999,360 | Used together with cash and EBITDA to assess debt-paying ability. |
KR Growth Indicators Shows key financial metrics that reflect profitability, cash flow, and business expansion
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 0.10% | Rapid revenue growth, indicating fast business expansion. |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | 42.20% | Significant EPS growth, indicating rapid improvement in profitability. |
Financial Data for KR (Key ratios, margins, and cash flow)
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $63.15 | Latest stock trading price |
| Price Target (High) | $85 | Analyst highest expected price |
| Price Target (Low) | $65 | Analyst lowest expected price |
| Price Target (Average) | $76.05 | Average target price across analysts |
| Price Target (Median) | $75.5 | Median of target prices |
| Average Rating Score | 2.12 | Average analyst rating (1=Strong Buy, 5=Sell) |
| Consensus Recommendation | buy | Consensus rating |
| Analyst Coverage Count | 22 | Number of analysts providing estimates |
| Cash Holdings | $4,882,999,808 | Total cash held by the company |
| Cash per Share | $6.53 | Cash value per outstanding share |
| Total Debt | $25,177,999,360 | Company's total debt |
| Quick Ratio | 0.425 | Ability to cover short-term liabilities (excludes inventory) |
| Current Ratio | 0.946 | Overall short-term liquidity |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 271.40% | Leverage ratio: Debt / Equity |
| EBITDA | $8,025,999,872 | Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization |
| Total Revenue | $147,000,000,512 | Total company revenue |
| Revenue per Share | $214.755 | Total revenue divided by shares outstanding |
| Gross Profit | 23.92% | Revenue minus cost of goods sold |
| Return on Assets | 5.53% | Net income / Total assets |
| Return on Equity | 25.05% | Net income / Shareholder equity |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | 42.20% | Year-over-year EPS growth |
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 0.10% | Year-over-year revenue growth |
| Gross Margin | 23.92% | Gross profit / Total revenue |
| EBITDA Margin | 5.46% | EBITDA / Revenue |
| Operating Margin | 2.89% | Operating income / Revenue |
| Profit Margin | 1.86% | Net income / Revenue |
| Free Cash Flow | $2,915,749,888 | Cash left after capital expenditures |
| Operating Cash Flow | $6,017,999,872 | Cash from core business operations |
| Currency | USD | Reported in US dollars |
| Last Updated | 2025-11-05 | Data source from Yahoo |