Kroger Company (KR)

The Kroger Co. is a common stock listing on the NYSE representing an operating company in the consumer staples sector. Kroger operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States, with a store base that includes combination food and drug stores, multi-department locations, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. Its retail formats cover grocery and pharmacy products alongside categories such as natural and organic foods, general merchandise, pet supplies, apparel, home furnishings, electronics, automotive items, and toys. The company also manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets and online, and it sells fuel through its fuel centers. Founded in 1883, Kroger is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-KR
$79.08
18.4% Upside
Undervalued
$69
3.3% Upside
Fair
Good
November 16, 2026
December 1, 2026
2.3%
November 26, 2026
36.6x
6.8x
0.3x
39.434 B
61.922 B
38.0%
99.5%
4.9
82.5%
221.2%
Valuation • Fair Value

Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, EPV Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$79.08

Estimated upside of 18.4% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$87.59

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$20.25

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$79.37

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$122.73

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$63.20

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$69

Analysts imply upside of 3.3%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 8 available valuation references for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

149.3 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

150.8 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

8.043 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

8.062 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-3.06

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

4.9

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

221.2%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

November 26, 2026

Days to Earnings

33

Dividend Payment Date

December 1, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

November 16, 2026

Dividend Yield

2.3%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

82.5%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) has a Buy consensus, with 12 buy, 11 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 12
Hold 11
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Kroger Company (NYSE-KR), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$79.08
Estimated upside 18.4%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 18.4%
Analyst Target
$69
Implied upside 3.3%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is $79.08. This implies an estimated upside of 18.4% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 18.4% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is $69. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 3.3%.

The current financial health read for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is November 26, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 2.3%, ex-dividend date is November 16, 2026, payment date is December 1, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is 36.6x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Kroger Company is 39.434 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Kroger Company is 61.922 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Kroger Company is NYSE-KR, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Kroger Company (NYSE-KR) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Kroger Company is 38.0%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Kroger Company is 99.5%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.