Kroger Co (KR) Stock Price & Analysis
Kroger Co (KR) rose 0.05% to USD 62.99 as of June 9, 2026 at 22:36 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
KR last closed at USD 62.96; the session ranged USD 62.1–64.3 on volume of 8,917,701 shares. Market capitalization is $38.84B, with a 52-week range of USD 58.6–76.58 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:36 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 9, 2026 at 22:36 UTC)
| Price | USD 62.99 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.05% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 62.96 |
| Open | USD 62.71 |
| Day Range | USD 62.1 – 64.3 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 58.6 – 76.58 |
| Volume | 8,917,701 shares |
| Market Cap | $38.84B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KR)
Nexqual's technical model rates KR "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 9, 2026 at 22:36 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 41.48 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 67.05) |
| MACD | -1.39 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (KR)
Wall Street analysts rate KR "Buy" based on 22 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 75.45 (range USD 61–86), per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:36 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 22 |
| Mean Target | USD 75.45 |
| High Target | USD 86 |
| Low Target | USD 61 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 11 / 13 / 0 |
Earnings (KR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-06-18 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.58 |
| Revenue Estimate | $45.38B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2025-04-30 | USD 1.49 vs est 1.46 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:36 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KR)
| Total Revenue | $147.64B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +1.20% |
| Gross Margin | +24.10% |
| Operating Margin | +3.44% |
| Profit Margin | +0.69% |
| ROE | +14.41% |
| Debt / Equity | 415.97 |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Cash | $3.33B |
| Total Debt | $24.69B |
| Free Cash Flow | $3.40B |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:36 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KR)
Nexqual rates Kroger Co's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of June 9, 2026 at 22:36 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.4% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 24%, operating 3% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $3.33B cash vs $24.7B debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $3.40B, slim 2.3% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 14%, ROA 5.8% |
Ownership (KR)
| Insider Ownership | +8.44% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +81.06% |
| Shares Outstanding | 616.56M |
| Float | 793.50M |
| Short % of Float | +4.19% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:36 UTC.
Leadership (KR)
Kroger Co is led by Gregory S. Foran (age 64), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:36 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Gregory S. Foran (age 64) |
|---|---|
| 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, Franklin Resources, Inc., according to Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:36 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway | 8.16% |
| Wellington Management | 3.83% |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. | 2.48% |
| FMR, LLC | 2.26% |
| GQG Partners LLC | 2.08% |
| Fidelity | 1.22% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 21.39% |
| BlackRock | 9.9% |
| State Street | 6.1% |
| Geode Capital | 2.61% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:36 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: June 9, 2026 at 22:36 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.