KR

— Fundamental Stock Analysis and Report Card

Consumer Defensive : Grocery Stores

Located in Cincinnati, OH, US. The Kroger Co. functions as a significant retail entity throughout the United States, encompassing a varied collection of store formats. Its operations include integrated food and drug stores, which stock a broad range of products from natural and organic sections to pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce. The company also runs multi-department stores that broaden their offerings to include apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living goods, electronics, automotive products, and toys. Furthermore, Kroger's marketplace stores blend comprehensive grocery services, pharmacies, health and beauty care, and perishable items with general merchandise such as clothing and household goods. Its price impact warehouse stores, on the other hand, concentrate on providing groceries, health and beauty essentials, meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce at competitive prices. Beyond its retail presence, Kroger is involved in manufacturing and processing food products, which it then sells through its own supermarkets and online platforms. The company also operates 1,613 fuel centers, selling fuel to customers. As of January 29, 2022, The Kroger Co. managed 2,726 supermarkets, operating under numerous brand names across 35 states and the District of Columbia. Established in 1883, the company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Growth

Revenue, earnings and profitability.

Strong revenue growth and earnings can attract investors, driving the stock price up. Profitability indicates the company's efficiency and sustainability, which impacts investor confidence. Poor performance in these areas can lead to a decrease in stock price.

Revenue History

Earnings History

Margins

Gross Margin TTM
23.18%
EBITDA Margin TTM
3.77%
Net Margin TTM
0.71%
Earnings Per Share TTM
1.72
Statements

Income & Cash Flow analysis.

An income statement shows what a company earned and spent over a period — revenue at the top, costs and expenses in between, and net income at the bottom. A cash flow statement tracks the actual cash moving in and out, across operations, investing, and financing. Read together, they show whether reported earnings are backed by real cash.

The Kroger Co.
Select Period:
Q1 2026
Total ($)
Q1 2026
Margin (%)
Revenue
46.1b
+1.0b
+2.2%
Gross Income
10.6b
+61.0m
+0.6%
23%
-0.4pp
-1.6%
EBITDA
2.4b
-162.0m
-6.4%
5%
-0.5pp
-8.4%
Operating Income
1.4b
+85.0m
+6.4%
3%
+0.1pp
+4.1%
Net Income
903.0m
+37.0m
+4.3%
2%
+0.0pp
+2.0%
Earnings Per Share
1.46
+0.2
+12.3%
Operating Cash Flow
1.8b
-394.0m
-18.3%
4%
-1.0pp
-20.1%
Free Cash Flow
462.0m
-643.0m
-58.2%
1%
-1.4pp
-59.1%
Research & Development
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Recommendations

What are the analysts saying?

Analyst Consensus aggregates Wall Street recommendations into buy/hold/sell counts, while the Fundamental Scorecard grades the company on six financial ratios (P/B, P/E, D/E, ROA, ROE, DCF) plus an overall score. The two measure different things and can point in different directions.

Analyst Consensus
Fundamental Scorecard
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
BMO Capital
5 months ago