The Kroger Stock Forecast, Price & News

The Kroger (NYSE:KR) Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Kroger a buy right now?

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The Kroger in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" The Kroger stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in KR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than The Kroger?

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When is The Kroger's next earnings date?

The Kroger is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, December 2nd 2021.
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How were The Kroger's earnings last quarter?

The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, September, 9th. The company reported $0.80 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.64 by $0.16. The firm earned $31.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $30.69 billion. The Kroger had a net margin of 0.87% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 28.26%. The company's revenue was up 3.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.73 earnings per share.
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How has The Kroger's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

The Kroger's stock was trading at $30.59 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, KR stock has increased by 30.7% and is now trading at $39.98.
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How often does The Kroger pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for The Kroger?

The Kroger declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 15th will be given a dividend of $0.21 per share on Wednesday, December 1st. This represents a $0.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.10%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 12th.
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Is The Kroger a good dividend stock?

The Kroger pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.09%. The Kroger has been increasing its dividend for 14 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of The Kroger is 24.21%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, The Kroger will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.42% next year. This indicates that The Kroger will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did The Kroger's stock split? How did The Kroger's stock split work?

The Kroger shares split on Tuesday, July 14th 2015. The 2-1 split was announced on Thursday, June 25th 2015. The newly created shares were distributed to shareholders after the closing bell on Monday, July 13th 2015. An investor that had 100 shares of The Kroger stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

How will The Kroger's stock buyback program work?

The Kroger announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Thursday, June 17th 2021, which permits the company to repurchase $1,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to repurchase up to 3.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.

What guidance has The Kroger issued on next quarter's earnings?

The Kroger updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Friday, September, 24th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $3.250-$3.350 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $3.060. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for KR?

16 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for The Kroger's shares. Their forecasts range from $28.00 to $49.00. On average, they anticipate The Kroger's share price to reach $38.56 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 3.5%.
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Who are The Kroger's key executives?

The Kroger's management team includes the following people:

• W. Rodney McMullen, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
• Gary Millerchip, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
• Yael Cosset, Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President
• Calvin J. Kaufman, Senior Vice President
• Stuart W. Aitken, SVP, Chief Merchant & Marketing Officer

What is Rodney McMullen's approval rating as The Kroger's CEO?

3,238 employees have rated The Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen on Glassdoor.com. Rodney McMullen has an approval rating of 46% among The Kroger's employees. This puts Rodney McMullen in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of The Kroger's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to The Kroger include Casey's General Stores (CASY), Weis Markets (WMK), Ingles Markets (IMKTA), Village Super Market (VLGEA) and Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC).
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What other stocks do shareholders of The Kroger own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other The Kroger investors own include Intel (INTC), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), The Walt Disney (DIS), NVIDIA (NVDA), Cisco Systems (CSCO), AT&T (T), Micron Technology (MU), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and General Electric (GE).

What is The Kroger's stock symbol?

The Kroger trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "KR."

Who are The Kroger's major shareholders?

The Kroger's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (10.18%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.44%), Berkshire Hathaway Inc (8.27%), State Street Corp (5.27%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (2.37%) and LSV Asset Management (2.13%). Company insiders that own The Kroger stock include Bobby S Shackouls, Calvin J Kaufman, Carin L Fike, Clyde R Moore, Joseph A Grieshaber Jr, Marc Benioff, Mark C Tuffin, Mary Ellen Adcock, Michael Joseph Donnelly, Robert W Clark, Ronald Sargent, Stephen M Mckinney, Susan J Kropf, Timothy A Massa, Todd A Foley and W Rodney Mcmullen.
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Which major investors are selling The Kroger stock?

KR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Franklin Resources Inc., FMR LLC, Boston Partners, Vanguard Group Inc., Invesco Ltd., AQR Capital Management LLC, American Century Companies Inc., and Prudential Financial Inc.. Company insiders that have sold The Kroger company stock in the last year include Calvin J Kaufman, Carin L Fike, Clyde R Moore, Marc Benioff, Mark C Tuffin, Mary Ellen Adcock, Robert W Clark, Susan J Kropf, and Timothy A Massa.
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Which major investors are buying The Kroger stock?

KR stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Berkshire Hathaway Inc, BlackRock Inc., APG Asset Management N.V., Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley, Amundi, State Street Corp, and M&G Investment Management Ltd..
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How do I buy shares of The Kroger?

Shares of KR can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is The Kroger's stock price today?

One share of KR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $39.98.

How much money does The Kroger make?

The Kroger has a market capitalization of $29.73 billion and generates $132.50 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $2.59 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.47 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does The Kroger have?

The Kroger employs 465,000 workers across the globe.

Does The Kroger have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of The Kroger: 84.51 HQ Building Company, 84.51 LLC, Agri-Products, Alpha Beta, Alpha Beta Company, Ansonborough Square Investors I, Ansonborough Square Retail, Ardrey Kell Investments, Bay Area Warehouse Stores, Beech Tree Holdings, Bell Markets, Bleecker Ventures LLC, Bluefield Beverage, Bluefield Beverage Company, Box Cutter, Brier Creek Arbors Drive Retail, CB&S Advertising Agency, Cala Co., Cala Foods, Cheeses of All Nations, Country Oven, Crawford Stores, Creedmoor Retail, Dillon Companies, Dillon Real Estate Co, Dillon Real Estate Co., Dillons, Distribution Trucking Company, Dotto, Edgewood Plaza Holdings, Embassy International, FM, FMJ, Farmacia Doral, Food 4 Less GM, Food 4 Less Holdings, Food 4 Less Merchandising, Food 4 Less of California, Food 4 Less of Southern California, Fred Meyer, Fred Meyer Jewelers, Fred Meyer Stores, Gerbes Supermarkets, Glasswing Labs, Glendale/Goodwin Realty I, Grubstake Investments, HT Fuel DE, HT Fuel MD, HT Fuel NC, HT Fuel SC, HT Fuel VA, HTGBD, HTP Bluffton, HTP Plaza, HTP Plaza LLC, HTP Relo, HTPS, HTTAH, Harris Teeter, Harris Teeter LLC, Harris Teeter Properties, Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Harris-Teeter Services, Healthy Options, Healthy Options Inc., Henpil, Home Chef, Hood-Clayton Logistics, Hood-Clayton Logistics LLC, Hughes Markets, Hughes Realty, I.T.A., IRP, ITAC 119, ITAC 265, Infusion Solutions of Puerto Rico, Inter-American Foods, Inter-American Products, J.V. Distributing, Jondex Corp, Jondex Corp., Jubilee Carolina, Junior Food Stores of West Florida, KCDE, KCDE – 2012, KCDE – 2013, KCDE-2 LLC, KCDE-3 LLC, KCDE-4 LLC, KCDE-5 LLC, KGO, KGO LLC, KP Sourcing, KPF, KPF Insurance Services, KPF Insurance Services LLC, KPS, KPS AG, KRGP, KRGP Inc., KRLP, KRLP Inc., Kee Trans, Kessel FP, Kessel Pharmacies, Kessel RCD, Kessel Saginaw, King Soopers, Kiosk Medicine Kentucky, Kirkpatrick West Retail, Kroger, Kroger Community Development Entity, Kroger Dedicated Logistics Co, Kroger Dedicated Logistics Co., Kroger Fresh Fare, Kroger G.O., Kroger G.O. LLC, Kroger Limited Partnership I, Kroger Limited Partnership II, Kroger MC Holdings, Kroger MTL Management, Kroger Management Co, Kroger Management Co., Kroger Management – Corryville, Kroger Management – NMTC Athens I, Kroger Management – NMTC Champaign I, Kroger Management – NMTC Champaign II, Kroger Management – NMTC Cincinnati I, Kroger Management – NMTC Dallas I, Kroger Management – NMTC Danville I, Kroger Management – NMTC Griffin I, Kroger Management – NMTC Logansport I, Kroger Management – NMTC Missouri I, Kroger Management – NMTC Oak Ridge I, Kroger Management – NMTC Olney I, Kroger Management – NMTC Omaha I, Kroger Management – NMTC Portsmouth I, Kroger Management – NMTC Starkville I, Kroger Management – NMTC Topeka I, Kroger Management – NMTC Warrenton I, Kroger NMTC Fremont I, Kroger OZ1 Inc., Kroger OZ1 LLC, Kroger OZ2 Inc., Kroger OZ2 LLC, Kroger OZ3 Inc., Kroger OZ3 LLC, Kroger Opportunity Fund I, Kroger Prescription Plans, Kroger Specialty Infusion, Kroger Specialty Infusion AL, Kroger Specialty Infusion CA, Kroger Specialty Infusion Holdings, Kroger Specialty Infusion TX, Kroger Specialty Pharmacy, Kroger Specialty Pharmacy CA, Kroger Specialty Pharmacy CA 2 LLC, Kroger Specialty Pharmacy FL 2 LLC, Kroger Specialty Pharmacy Holdings, Kroger Specialty Pharmacy Holdings 2, Kroger Specialty Pharmacy Holdings 3, Kroger Specialty Pharmacy Holdings I, Kroger Specialty Pharmacy LA, Kroger Specialty Pharmacy TN, Kroger Texas L.P., LCGP3 Home Cooking, Local Mkt LLC, Main & Vine LLC, Matthews Property 1, Mega Marts, Michigan Dairy, ModernHealth LTC, Murray’s Cheese LLC, Murray’s LIC LLC, Murray’s Table LLC, Pace Dairy Foods Company, Paramount Logistics, Pay Less Super Markets, Peyton’s Fountain, Peyton’s-Southeastern, Plum Labs LLC, Pontiac Foods, Queen City Assurance, RBF, Ralphs Grocery Company, Relish Labs LLC, Rocket Newco, Roundy's, Roundy’s, Roundy’s Acquisition Corp., Roundy’s Illinois, Roundy’s Supermarkets, Second Story, Shop-Rite, Smith’s Beverage of Wyoming, Smith’s Food & Drug Centers, Southern Ice Cream Specialties, Stallings Investors I, Sunrise R&D Holdings, Sunrise Technology LLC, THGP Co., THLP Co., TLC Corporate Services LLC, TLC Immunization Clinic LLC, TLC of Georgia LLC, The Kroger Co. of Michigan, The Little Clinic LLC, The Little Clinic Management Services LLC, The Little Clinic of Arizona LLC, The Little Clinic of Colorado LLC, The Little Clinic of IN LLC, The Little Clinic of Kansas LLC, The Little Clinic of Mississippi LLC, The Little Clinic of Ohio LLC, The Little Clinic of TX LLC, The Little Clinic of Tennessee LLC, The Little Clinic of VA LLC, Topvalco, Turkey Hill, Ultimate Mart, Ultra Mart Foods, Vine Court Assurance Incorporated, Vitacost, Vitacost.com, Woodmont Holdings, and YOU Technology.

When was The Kroger founded?

The Kroger was founded in 1883.

What is The Kroger's official website?

The official website for The Kroger is www.thekrogerco.com.

Where are The Kroger's headquarters?

The Kroger is headquartered at 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH, 45202.

How can I contact The Kroger?

The Kroger's mailing address is 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH, 45202. The company can be reached via phone at (513) 762-4000 or via email at [email protected].