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 departments, 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 sells fuel through 1,596 fuel centers. As of January 30, 2021, the company operated 2,742 retail food stores under various banner names in 35 states and the District of Columbia as well as an online retail store. The Kroger Co. was founded in 1883 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2025 | $75.00 | Equal Weight | Barclays |
| 6/23/2025 | $73.00 → $82.00 | Outperform | Telsey Advisory Group |
| 5/20/2025 | $70.00 | Sell → Hold | Melius |
| 4/1/2025 | $58.00 | Hold → Sell | Melius |
| 2/4/2025 | $70.00 | Buy | Goldman |
| 1/24/2025 | $61.00 | Neutral | Citigroup |
| 12/3/2024 | $60.00 | Outperform → Market Perform | BMO Capital Markets |
| 12/3/2024 | $54.00 → $73.00 | Hold → Buy | Jefferies |
| 11/27/2024 | $62.00 → $65.00 | Outperform | Telsey Advisory Group |
| 10/18/2024 | $56.00 | Neutral | Exane BNP Paribas |
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Barclays initiated coverage of Kroger with a rating of Equal Weight and set a new price target of $75.00
Telsey Advisory Group reiterated coverage of Kroger with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $82.00 from $73.00 previously
Melius upgraded Kroger from Sell to Hold and set a new price target of $70.00
Melius downgraded Kroger from Hold to Sell and set a new price target of $58.00
Goldman resumed coverage of Kroger with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $70.00
Citigroup resumed coverage of Kroger with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $61.00
BMO Capital Markets downgraded Kroger from Outperform to Market Perform and set a new price target of $60.00
Jefferies upgraded Kroger from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $73.00 from $54.00 previously
Telsey Advisory Group reiterated coverage of Kroger with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $65.00 from $62.00 previously
Exane BNP Paribas initiated coverage of Kroger with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $56.00
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CINCINNATI, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced a settlement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, regarding previously pending litigation between the parties in the Superior Court for the State of Delaware. All claims have been resolved. "We are pleased to resolve the claims from C&S, and we look forward to a friendly relationship with them going forward," said Ron Sargent, Chairman and CEO of Kroger. "Kroger remains focused on serving our customers and running great stores across the U.S." The terms of the settlement are confidential. About Krog
Retailer brings the family together in the kitchen CINCINNATI, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today shared easy tips to make a fresh family meal together, centered around in-season fruits and vegetables, that even the youngest kids can enjoy preparing. "Cooking and eating together as a family can be a rare pleasure," said Carlo Baldan, Kroger group vice president of Fresh Merchandising. "Eating fresh, in season fruits and vegetables is a healthy and simple way to gather, especially in the summertime. With endless ways to prepare a meal, often highlightin
CINCINNATI, Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As families prepare to send students back-to-school, Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), is offering tips for a healthy school year. "As families prepare for the school year, it's the perfect time to prioritize preventive care," said Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health. "A back-to-school physical ensures students are ready for the classroom, and it provides an opportunity to catch up on routine vaccinations that protect against serious illnesses." Board Certified nurse practitioners at The Little
Ed Oldham to join retailer as Head of Sourcing Ann Reed Named Group Vice President of Our Brands Jake Cannon Named Cincinnati-Dayton Division President Josh Harpole Named Louisville Division President CINCINNATI, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced leadership changes in several key roles across the company. Kroger appointed Ed Oldham to Head of Sourcing. Oldham joins Kroger from PetSmart, where he was Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. He led the company's distribution and transportation strategy across North America, ove
Retailer shares guide to creating sandwiches with endless possibilities in every bite CINCINNATI, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), America's grocer, today shared a guide to crafting the perfect summer sandwich, with endless combinations and options. From a meatball hoagie and BLT to a classic veggie club and everything in between, Kroger has all the ingredients to build a summer sammie. "Every meal is an opportunity for creativity and enjoyment," said Josh Harpole, vice president of Deli and Bakery at Kroger. "Whether your family loves classic combinatio
Gatik Arena™ powers the creation of closed-loop, ultra-realistic simulation environments to accelerate safe, high-performing autonomous systems training and validations at scale Gatik, the leader in autonomous freight for regional logistics networks, today announced Gatik Arena™, its next-generation simulation platform designed to accelerate the development and validation of autonomous vehicle (AV) systems. Built in-house and fine-tuned to Gatik's operational and technical needs, Arena™ produces photorealistic, structured, and controllable synthetic data that directly addresses the limitations of traditional real-world data collection. This press release features multimedia. View the ful
Retailer debuts teacher-issued supply lists with one-click purchase, making back-to-school shopping for class and the lunchroom easier than ever; school supplies for as little as 39 cents CINCINNATI, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today shared Big Deal! back-to-school savings as students prepare to head back to the lunchroom and low prices on classroom supplies starting at just 39 cents. New this year, the retailer is debuting the Kroger Back to School List, an online tool offering supply lists issued by teachers from local schools across America. Customers can find their child's approved supply list and add it to their cart to get crayons, notebooks and more alongsid
Retailer announces succession plan, welcomes experienced corporate lawyer CINCINNATI, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced George Vincent will join the company as its secretary and general counsel, effective August 4. Vincent, a partner at Dinsmore & Shohl, previously served as the firm's managing partner from 2007 to 2022, where he oversaw significant expansion and led many of the firm's strategic efforts. He also served as Chairman of the firm's first Board of Directors. In that role, Vincent oversaw more than 750 lawyers who are licensed in
Retailer earns top score on Disability Equality Index CINCINNATI, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced it received a top score on the Disability Equality Index®, making the company a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the sixth year in a row. "Kroger has a strong commitment to offering a workplace where associates of all abilities can meaningfully contribute, thrive and grow," said Tim Massa, executive vice president and chief associate experience officer. "We are proud to be recognized year after year for our dedication to crea
More than $100 in grocery savings available to Boost by Kroger Plus members during the two-week event; for a limited time renew or enroll at 50% off CINCINNATI, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced the return of Boost Bonus Days, a mega-sales event giving Boost by Kroger Plus members exclusive access to even more benefits offered through their membership from July 16-July 29. "Boost by Kroger Plus offers members incredible savings every day, and those savings are about to get even bigger with Boost Bonus Days," said Tom Duncan, Vice President
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CINCINNATI, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors approved a dividend increase from $1.28 to $1.40 per year. The next quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share will be paid on September 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of close of business on August 15, 2025. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 13% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. This marks the 19th consecutive year of dividend increases. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. "This divide
First Quarter Highlights Identical Sales without fuel increased 3.2%*Operating Profit of $1,322 million; EPS of $1.29Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit of $1,518 million and Adjusted EPS of $1.49eCommerce sales increased 15%CINCINNATI, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today reported its first quarter 2025 results, updated 2025 identical sales without fuel guidance and shared our progress on key priorities. Comments from Chairman and CEO Ron Sargent "Kroger delivered solid first quarter results, with strong sales led by pharmacy, eCommerce and fresh. We made
CINCINNATI, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) announced today it will host its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, June 20, 2025. Kroger's management team will comment on financial and operational results for the first quarter 2025. The presentation will broadcast online at ir.kroger.com. Click on "Quarterly Results" to access the event. An on-demand replay of the webcast will be available at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday, June 20, 2025. About Kroger At The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To
CINCINNATI, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 32 cents per share to be paid on June 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2025. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 13.5% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sustainable net
Fourth Quarter Highlights Identical Sales without fuel increased 2.4%Operating Profit of $912 million; EPS of $0.90Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit of $1,174 million and Adjusted EPS of $1.14Delivered 11% digital sales growth, excluding the 53rd week in 2023Fiscal 2024 Highlights Identical Sales without fuel increased 1.5%Operating Profit of $3.8 billion; EPS of $3.67Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit of $4.7 billion and Adjusted EPS of $4.47Delivered more than $13B in digital sales17% increase in Media, excluding the 53rd week in 2023, contributed to $1.35B in Operating Profit from Alternative Profit BusinessesIncreased associate wages resulting in average hourly wage of more than $19 and rate of
Ronald Sargent appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors and Interim CEO Mark Sutton will serve as Kroger's lead independent directorKroger expects full-year Identical Sales without fuel to be at the high end of its guidance rangeKroger expects full-year Adjusted Earnings Per Share to be slightly above the high end of its guidance rangeFourth quarter earnings conference call to be webcast Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10 a.m. ETCINCINNATI, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, wa
CINCINNATI, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) announced today it will host its fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Kroger's management team will comment on financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024. The presentation will broadcast online at ir.kroger.com. Click on "Quarterly Results" to access the event. An on-demand replay of the webcast will be available at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 6, 2025. About KrogerAt The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), we are dedicate
CINCINNATI, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 32 cents per share to be paid on March 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 14, 2025. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 13.5% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sustainabl
Davidson Bogel Real Estate ("DB2RE") is proud to announce its successful representation of Kroger (NYSE:KR) in the acquisition of a 14-acre property in Little Elm, Texas from local investment firm Dollar-Flowers Realty Partners. The 14-acre site, located at US 380 and FM 2931, in one of the fastest-growing communities in North Texas, allows for Kroger to enhance its retail presence and serve the expanding population of Little Elm and surrounding areas with quality grocery offerings. Edward Bogel, Ryan Turner, and David Davidson Jr. of Davidson Bogel represented Kroger in the transaction. Dollar-Flowers was represented internally by Stewart Flowers. Kroger's acquisition follows a recen
Reiterates Commitment to Investing in America to Lower Grocery Prices, Raise Associate Wages, and Support Local Communities Highlights Resilience of Value Creation Model and Strong Momentum to Drive Long-term, Sustainable Growth Board of Directors Authorizes $7.5B Share Repurchase Program including $5B Accelerated Share Repurchase CINCINNATI, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today terminated its merger agreement with Albertsons after the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon granted the Federal Trade Commission's request for a preliminary injunction to block the proposed merger. After reviewing options, the company determined it is no longer in its best interes
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Ed Oldham to join retailer as Head of Sourcing Ann Reed Named Group Vice President of Our Brands Jake Cannon Named Cincinnati-Dayton Division President Josh Harpole Named Louisville Division President CINCINNATI, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced leadership changes in several key roles across the company. Kroger appointed Ed Oldham to Head of Sourcing. Oldham joins Kroger from PetSmart, where he was Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. He led the company's distribution and transportation strategy across North America, ove
Retailer earns top score on Disability Equality Index CINCINNATI, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced it received a top score on the Disability Equality Index®, making the company a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the sixth year in a row. "Kroger has a strong commitment to offering a workplace where associates of all abilities can meaningfully contribute, thrive and grow," said Tim Massa, executive vice president and chief associate experience officer. "We are proud to be recognized year after year for our dedication to crea
More than $100 in grocery savings available to Boost by Kroger Plus members during the two-week event; for a limited time renew or enroll at 50% off CINCINNATI, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced the return of Boost Bonus Days, a mega-sales event giving Boost by Kroger Plus members exclusive access to even more benefits offered through their membership from July 16-July 29. "Boost by Kroger Plus offers members incredible savings every day, and those savings are about to get even bigger with Boost Bonus Days," said Tom Duncan, Vice President
Joe Kelley Named SVP of Retail DivisionsKenny Kimball Named Smith's Division PresidentChris Albi Named King Soopers Division President Kendra Doyel Named Food 4 Less Division PresidentCINCINNATI, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced several appointments of experienced enterprise leaders to retail roles. Kroger appointed Joe Kelley, president of the Colorado-based King Soopers & City Markets division, to be senior vice president of Retail Divisions. Kelley is an industry veteran of nearly 40 years. He has held a number of executive leadership
Todd Foley to ensure seamless transition before retiring CINCINNATI, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced its succession plan for Chief Financial Officer. David Kennerley, senior vice president and CFO for PepsiCo Europe, will succeed Todd Foley as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective April 3. Kennerley will join Kroger on March 10 as senior vice president while Foley continues as interim CFO through the end of Kroger's fiscal year 2024 reporting cycle. Foley will remain a senior vice president of the company and conti
Retailer drops price on zero-compromise shopping guide for the third year; more than $800 in savings available on holiday staples CINCINNATI, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today shared its zero-compromise Freshgiving meal offering customers a holiday basket that includes all the staples for less than $4.85 per person—even more affordable than the retailer's turkey day bundle last year. Complete with pumpkin pie, turkey at the center of the plate and plenty of fresh sides, this feast is sure to please. "As families gather together to give thanks and ref
Customers invited to join in and round up purchases; debuts commercial raising awareness around food insecurity CINCINNATI, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation today announced its annual Hunger Action Month campaign, directing all funds raised in Kroger Family of Stores during the month of September to the Feeding America network of food banks in our communities. Customers can round up their purchase to the nearest dollar in their neighborhood store to help neighbors struggling with hunger. Hunger Action Month is an an
Boost by Kroger Plus members get exclusive access to more than $60 in savings during the two-week event CINCINNATI, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced a mega-sales event giving Boost by Kroger Plus members exclusive access to even more benefits offered through their membership during Boost Bonus Days running July 10-July 23. "Boost by Kroger Plus offers members incredible savings every day, and those savings are about to get even bigger with Boost Bonus Days," said Tom Duncan, Kroger's vice president of Marketing. "Boost has already saved mem
Company hiring for salaried and hourly roles in retail, supply chain, healthcare and delivery CINCINNATI, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), today announced it is seeking to hire new associates for opportunities in retail, supply chain, healthcare and delivery to meet the company's ongoing staffing needs heading into the spring season. Candidates are invited to explore rewarding roles across the business, from cashiers, baggers and deli bakery clerks to pharmacy technicians, Kroger delivery drivers and many more. "Led by our purpose to Feed the Human Spir
Retailer recognizing Earth Month by protecting wildlife, introduces new reusable bags CINCINNATI, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), today announced it is celebrating Earth Day the entire month of April, kicking off with a contribution from its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation to World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The company is also sharing progress on its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste milestones and introducing a new reusable bag campaign. "Earth Month is more than a month of awareness, it's a chance to refocus our commitment to advance positive impacts for our pl
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