The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co.

KRยทNYSE

$61.23

-0.54%
Consumer DefensiveGrocery Stores

The Kroger Co. operates as a 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 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 price impact warehouse stores provide grocery, and health and beauty care items, as well as meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce items. It also manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets and online; and sells fuel through 1,613 fuel centers. As of January 29, 2022, the company operated 2,726 supermarkets under various banner names in 35 states and the District of Columbia. The Kroger Co. was founded in 1883 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$37.75B
EPS1.5600
P/E Ratio39.25
Earnings Date06/11/2026
3Y-
5Y+11.0%
10Y+28.0%
3Y-55.0%
5Y-61.0%
10Y-49.0%
3Y+67.0%
5Y+6.0%
10Y+69.0%
The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. Profit Bridge

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Revenue147.64B
Cost of Goods Sold (113.24B)
Gross Profit34.40B
Operating Expenses (32.51B)
Operating Income1.89B
Interest Expense (639.00M)
Other Income/Expense-690.00M
Pretax Income1.20B
Income Tax (176.00M)
Net Income1.02B
Net Income
1.02B

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

23.3%

Moderate margins typical of competitive industries. Monitor for pricing pressure or rising costs.

Operating Margin

1.3%

Minimal operating profit suggests high operating costs or pricing challenges. Scalability is concerning.

Net Profit Margin

0.7%

Minimal profitability after all expenses. Limited financial flexibility for reinvestment or shareholder returns.

Effective Tax Rate

14.7%

Below-average tax rate suggests effective tax planning, favorable jurisdictions, or tax credits.

Profitability Insight

Room for improvement: Moderate profitability with opportunities to enhance margins through better cost management or pricing strategy.

The Kroger Co. Income Statement

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The Kroger Co. Income StatementJan 2026Feb 2025Feb 2024Jan 2023Jan 2022Jan 2021Feb 2020Feb 2019Feb 2018Jan 2017Jan 2016Jan 2015Feb 2014Feb 2013Jan 2012Jan 2011Jan 2010Jan 2009Feb 2008Feb 2007
REVENUE
147.6B
147.1B
150B
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115.3B
109.8B
108.5B
98.4B
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90.4B
82.2B
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76B
70.2B
66.1B
GROSS PROFIT
(113.2B)
(113.7B)
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24.3B
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23.5B
22.2B
21B
18.5B
18.2B
17.2B
16.6B
16.3B
16.2B
15.1B
14.7B
OPERATING INCOME
(32.5B)
(29.6B)
(30.3B)
(27.7B)
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(28.1B)
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2.8B
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3.4B
3.6B
3.3B
2.8B
2.8B
1.3B
2.1B
2.1B
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2.3B
2.3B
PRE-TAX INCOME
(639M)
(459M)
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843.5M
1.7B
589.1M
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1.7B
NET INCOME
(176M)
(670M)
(667M)
(653M)
(385M)
(782M)
(469M)
(900M)
-405M
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(1B)
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(247.4M)
(601.3M)
(532.4M)
(717M)
(646M)
(633M)
1B
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3.1B
1.9B
2B
2B
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1.5B
602.1M
1.1B
70M
1.2B
1.2B
1.1B

SEC Filings

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Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 27, 2026
May 22, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

May 13, 2026
June 25, 2026
2026
10-K

10-K 2026 FY

FY

March 31, 2026
January 31, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

March 05, 2026
March 05, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

February 09, 2026
February 04, 2026
2026
10-Q

10-Q 2025 Q4

Q4

December 12, 2025
November 08, 2025
2025
8-K/A

8-K/A 2025 (Amended)

N/A

December 05, 2025
November 18, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2025

N/A

December 04, 2025
December 04, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2025

N/A

November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025
2025
10-Q

10-Q 2025 Q3

Q3

September 19, 2025
August 16, 2025
2025
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