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The Kroger Co.
1W: +4.6% 1M: +10.3% 3M: +10.0% YTD: +5.1% 1Y: -1.3% 3Y: +56.9% 5Y: +84.7%
$65.87
-0.90 (-1.35%)
 
Weekly Expected Move ±5.1%
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NYSE · Consumer Defensive · Grocery Stores · Tech Score Buy · Power 73 · $38.9B mcap · 589M float · 1.30% daily turnover · Short 57% of daily vol
Credit Risk of going bust: lower than 64% of companies Debt: 38.3% of company value Bonds: $272.9M held by 345 funds, 93 bp over Treasuries → details ▾
Of US companies ranked in the safest four tenths, about 1 in 3,500 filed for bankruptcy within a year (2020-2025).
If the stock fell to about $1.86 (down 97%), The Kroger Co. would be worth roughly what it owes.
Total debt $24.16B against a stock market value of $38.90B.
Distance to default 6.77 (Merton model): prices to 2026-10-27, balance sheet 2026-08-15, debt counted $9.42B (short-term plus half of long-term), stock volatility 29.9%; Altman Z'' 1.66. A ranking and a back-test, not a forecast.
Bond figures are fund-reported marks (SEC N-PORT) as of Jul 2026. How these are computed.
Smart Money Score
Bullish 75
Insider—
Congress9 trades
ETF Holdings—
Key Statistics
Market Cap$38.9B
52W Range54.15-76.58
Volume5,095,527
Avg Volume7,631,445
Beta0.41
Dividend$1.44
Analyst Ratings
21 Buy 17 Hold 6 Sell
Consensus Buy
Company Info
CEOGregory S. Foran
Employees403,000
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryGrocery Stores
IPO Date1977-01-02
1014 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
US
513 762 4000
About The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. functions as a significant retail entity throughout the United States, encompassing a varied collection of store formats. Its operations include integrated food and drug stores, which stock a broad range of products from natural and organic sections to pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce. The company also runs multi-department stores that broaden their offerings to include apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living goods, electronics, automotive products, and toys. Furthermore, Kroger's marketplace stores blend comprehensive grocery services, pharmacies, health and beauty care, and perishable items with general merchandise such as clothing and household goods. Its price impact warehouse stores, on the other hand, concentrate on providing groceries, health and beauty essentials, meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce at competitive prices. Beyond its retail presence, Kroger is involved in manufacturing and processing food products, which it then sells through its own supermarkets and online platforms. The company also operates 1,613 fuel centers, selling fuel to customers. As of January 29, 2022, The Kroger Co. managed 2,726 supermarkets, operating under numerous brand names across 35 states and the District of Columbia. Established in 1883, the company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Recent Insider Trades

NameTypeSharesPriceDate
DEMARTINO EMILEE F. A-Award 12,769 — 2026-09-25
Shaffer Megan N. F-InKind 269 $58.74 2026-09-25
Vincent George H. F-InKind 1,677 $58.74 2026-09-25
Adcock Mary Ellen M-Exempt 37,960 $34.94 2026-09-18
Adcock Mary Ellen M-Exempt 10,846 $38.32 2026-09-18

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