Kroger Co (KR) Stock Price & Analysis
Kroger Co (KR) rose 0.14% to USD 58.59 as of September 8, 2026 at 06:54 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
KR last closed at USD 58.51; the session ranged USD 57.99–58.89 on volume of 3,848,391 shares. Market capitalization is $35.90B, with a 52-week range of USD 54.15–76.58 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of September 8, 2026 at 06:54 UTC)
| Price | USD 58.59 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.14% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 58.51 |
| Open | USD 58.36 |
| Day Range | USD 57.99 – 58.89 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 54.15 – 76.58 |
| Volume | 3,848,391 shares |
| Market Cap | $35.90B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KR)
Nexqual's technical model rates KR "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of September 8, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 55.94 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 57.7) |
| MACD | 0.14 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (KR)
Wall Street analysts rate KR "Buy" based on 22 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 70.27 (range USD 57–86), per Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 22 |
| Mean Target | USD 70.27 |
| High Target | USD 86 |
| Low Target | USD 57 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 11 / 13 / 0 |
Earnings (KR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-09-11 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.05 |
| Revenue Estimate | $34.56B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | USD 1.58 vs est 1.59 ▼ miss |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 1.28 vs est 1.2 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 1.05 vs est 1.03 ▲ beat |
| 2025-07-31 | USD 1.04 vs est 1 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KR)
| Total Revenue | $148.65B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +2.20% |
| Gross Margin | +23.98% |
| Operating Margin | +3.22% |
| Profit Margin | +0.71% |
| ROE | +13.78% |
| Debt / Equity | 373.45 |
| Current Ratio | 0.79 |
| Total Cash | $2.87B |
| Total Debt | $24.19B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.99B |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KR)
Nexqual rates Kroger Co's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of September 8, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +2.2% YoY (latest Q), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 24%, operating 3% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $2.87B cash vs $24.2B debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $2.99B, slim 2.0% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 14%, ROA 5.8% |
Ownership (KR)
| Insider Ownership | +6.68% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +82.58% |
| Shares Outstanding | 612.65M |
| Float | 793.59M |
| Short % of Float | +4.54% |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
Leadership (KR)
Kroger Co is led by Gregory S. Foran (age 64), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Gregory S. Foran (age 64) |
|---|---|
| Non-Executive Chairman | Ronald L. Sargent (age 69) |
| Executive VP & CFO | David John Christopher Kennerley (age 51) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Robinson C. Quast |
| President of the Columbus Division | Dana Zurcher |
Major Backers & Investors (KR)
Notable institutional backers of Kroger Co include Berkshire Hathaway, Wellington Management, FMR, LLC, according to Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway | 6.37% |
| Wellington Management | 2.76% |
| FMR, LLC | 2.71% |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. | 2.45% |
| Fidelity | 2.03% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 20.51% |
| BlackRock | 10.14% |
| State Street | 5.91% |
| Geode Capital | 2.57% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.04% |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
From Kroger Co's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-31)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- The Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug 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 its 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 its price impact warehouse stores provide grocery, and health and beauty care items, as well as meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce items.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: September 8, 2026 at 06:54 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.