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Kroger (KR)

Consumer Defensive · Grocery Stores · NYSE

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Kroger (KR) is a Consumer Defensive company in the Grocery Stores industry. It has a market capitalization of $39.98B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 13.5 and a free-cash-flow yield of 7.8%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 0.3% and free cash flow per share grew 113.8%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.2 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.
AI scorecard
Hold · 5.2/10
The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Lagging · -6.6% over 12 months ex. last
Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.
Shariah screen
Not Shariah Compliant
At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Off its high
-11.6%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$39.98B
Trailing P/E13.5
Price / book7.2
Price / sales0.3
FCF yield7.8%
Dividend yield2.3%
Gross margin23.1%
Operating margin1.4%
Net margin0.7%
Revenue growth (YoY)+0.3%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)-0.1%
EPS growth (YoY)+8.5%
FCF/share growth (YoY)+113.8%
Beta0.3
ExchangeNYSE
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryGrocery Stores

KR earnings

Next report: Dec 3, 2026 (Q3 2027, EPS estimate $1.16). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q2 2027 Sep 11, 2026 $1.09 $1.05 +3.8% $34.62B
Q1 2027 Jun 18, 2026 $1.58 $1.59 -0.6% $46.12B
Q4 2026 Mar 5, 2026 $1.28 $1.20 +6.7% $34.73B
Q3 2026 Dec 4, 2025 $1.05 $1.03 +1.9% $33.86B

KR analyst price target

Median target $69.00 from 22 analysts, ranging $57.00 – $85.00.

Grocery Stores peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
ACI Albertsons Companies $6.02B 6.5
SFM Sprouts Farmers Market $4.53B 9.4
IMKTA Ingles Markets $1.56B 28.9
GO Grocery Outlet $1.29B 20.0
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Recent Congressional trades

Kroger trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member Chamber Trade Amount Disclosed
David J. Taylor House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Aug 6, 2026
Julie Johnson House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Aug 5, 2026
David J. Taylor House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Jun 12, 2026
David J. Taylor House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Apr 2, 2026
David J. Taylor House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Mar 6, 2026
David J. Taylor House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Feb 2, 2026
Julie Johnson House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Nov 14, 2025
Valerie Hoyle House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Oct 10, 2025
David J. Taylor House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Oct 7, 2025
Valerie Hoyle House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Sep 12, 2025
Jefferson Shreve House Sell $15,001 - $50,000 Jun 22, 2025
Greg Landsman House Sell $250,001 - $500,000 May 13, 2025

KR FAQ

Is KR a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Kroger Hold (5.2 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is KR's P/E ratio?
Kroger trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 13.5.
When does KR report earnings?
Kroger's next scheduled report is on Dec 3, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.16.
What is the KR price target?
The median analyst price target from 22 analysts is $69.00, with a range of $57.00 – $85.00.
Is KR Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Kroger as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does KR pay a dividend?
Yes — Kroger's dividend yield is 2.3%.