Kroger (KR) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What KR does

Kroger (KR) is a food and drug retailer operating in the United States. The company runs combination food-and-drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price-impact warehouses, selling groceries, health and beauty products, apparel, electronics, and more through physical stores, fuel centers, and online platforms. Kroger also manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets. Founded in 1883 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, it is part of the S&P 500 and operates in the Consumer Defensive sector alongside peers such as Costco (COST), Target Corporation (TGT), and Dollar General (DG).

Key numbers explained

• 57.64 USD is the current share price, which investors compare with the 52-week range of 54.15 – 76.58 to see where it sits relative to recent highs and lows.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 31.2 shows how much the market is willing to pay per dollar of the last 12 months' earnings; a higher P/E can reflect expectations of future growth.
• The forward P/E ratio of 10.5 uses expected future earnings and is often seen as a more forward-looking valuation measure.
• Dividend yield of 2.66% tells you the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the share price; Kroger pays out 76% of its trailing earnings as dividends.
• Beta of 0.41 suggests the stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market.
• 149.33 mld. USD in trailing 12-month revenue and 2% year-over-year revenue growth show the scale and recent top-line trend.
• 34.04 mld. USD market capitalization reflects the total market value of all outstanding shares.

Recent news

Recent headlines highlight Kroger's focus on artificial intelligence, with the company detailing an AI strategy built on decades of retail expertise at GroceryShop 2026. Other stories note the broader supermarket sector's potential from omnichannel and loyalty growth, as well as a large-cap stock roundup that includes Kroger among promising prospects.

What to watch

Investors in grocery retailers like Kroger typically monitor consumer spending trends, competitive pressure from both traditional and discount peers, fuel price swings (since Kroger operates fuel centers), and the company's ability to grow revenue and margins through digital and loyalty initiatives. The upcoming earnings report on Dec 3, 2026 will be a key date for updated financials.