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Kroger Company (KR)

The Kroger Co. is a common stock listing on the NYSE representing an operating company in the consumer staples sector. Kroger operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States, with a store base that includes combination food and drug stores, multi-department locations, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. Its retail formats cover grocery and pharmacy products alongside categories such as natural and organic foods, general merchandise, pet supplies, apparel, home furnishings, electronics, automotive items, and toys. The company also manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets and online, and it sells fuel through its fuel centers. Founded in 1883, Kroger is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-KR
$63.17
9.8% Upside
Fair
$70.64
22.8% Upside
Undervalued
Fair
August 14, 2026
September 1, 2026
1.56
2.7%
September 4, 2026
33.7x
5.4x
0.2x
35.754 B
56.546 B
40.4%
99.5%
4.8
84.4%
270.7%
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Valuation • Fair Value

Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$63.17

Estimated upside of 9.8% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$66.18

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$18.94

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$52.19

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$92.49

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$58.94

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$70.64

Analysts imply upside of 22.8%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

148.6 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

151.3 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

8.08 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

8.24 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

6

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-3.07

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

4.8

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

270.7%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

September 4, 2026

Days to Earnings

45

Dividend Payment Date

September 1, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

August 14, 2026

Dividend Yield

2.7%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.56

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

84.4%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Sell

The monthly technical read for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) has a Hold consensus, with 11 buy, 13 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 11
Hold 13
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$63.17
Estimated upside 9.8%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 9.8%
Analyst Target
$70.64
Implied upside 22.8%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is $63.17. This implies an estimated upside of 9.8% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 9.8% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is $70.64. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 22.8%.

The current financial health read for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is September 4, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 2.7%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.56, ex-dividend date is August 14, 2026, payment date is September 1, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is 33.7x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Kroger Company is 35.754 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Kroger Company is 56.546 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Kroger Company is NYSE-KR, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Kroger Company is 40.4%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Kroger Company is 99.5%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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