The Kroger Co. (KR)
Company Info
Highlights
$48.17B
$3.67
19.86
1.74
$101.85B
$23.26B
$5.17B
$48.24 - $73.63
$68.19
5.97%
4.12
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The Kroger Co., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
The Kroger Co. (KR) returned 18.01% year-to-date (YTD) and 32.51% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, KR delivered an annualized return of 11.26%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.43%.
KR
18.01%
8.20%
22.33%
32.51%
23.48%
11.26%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.70%
13.67%
-5.18%
9.18%
14.14%
10.43%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of KR, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.80% | 5.67% | 4.43% | 6.68% | -0.55% | 18.01% | |||||||
| 2024 | 0.94% | 8.21% | 15.16% | -3.06% | -4.94% | -4.66% | 9.15% | -1.77% | 7.69% | -2.67% | 10.12% | 0.11% | 36.91% |
| 2023 | 0.11% | -2.78% | 14.44% | -1.50% | -6.29% | 3.68% | 3.49% | -4.06% | -3.54% | 1.39% | -1.78% | 3.25% | 4.99% |
| 2022 | -3.69% | 7.85% | 22.59% | -5.94% | -1.45% | -10.65% | -1.88% | 3.80% | -8.74% | 29.05% | 4.58% | -9.37% | 19.90% |
| 2021 | 8.63% | -6.13% | 11.74% | 1.53% | 1.70% | 3.60% | 6.24% | 13.65% | -12.17% | -1.01% | 4.29% | 8.98% | 45.41% |
| 2020 | -7.35% | 5.32% | 7.07% | 4.95% | 3.68% | 3.77% | 2.78% | 3.09% | -4.96% | -5.01% | 3.03% | -3.76% | 11.90% |
| 2019 | 3.02% | 4.03% | -16.13% | 4.80% | -11.03% | -4.82% | -2.53% | 12.69% | 8.87% | -4.42% | 11.62% | 6.04% | 7.90% |
| 2018 | 10.60% | -10.27% | -11.73% | 5.22% | -2.92% | 16.93% | 1.93% | 9.13% | -7.59% | 2.23% | 0.11% | -7.28% | 2.08% |
| 2017 | -1.59% | -6.02% | -7.26% | 0.54% | 0.84% | -21.69% | 5.15% | -10.33% | -8.28% | 3.19% | 25.64% | 6.15% | -18.97% |
| 2016 | -7.22% | 3.13% | -4.16% | -7.48% | 1.35% | 2.88% | -7.07% | -6.09% | -7.22% | 4.38% | 4.65% | 6.84% | -16.40% |
| 2015 | 7.54% | 3.31% | 7.74% | -10.11% | 5.92% | -0.40% | 8.23% | -11.83% | 4.55% | 4.80% | -0.09% | 11.07% | 31.71% |
| 2014 | -8.68% | 16.70% | 4.08% | 5.48% | 4.06% | 3.54% | -0.91% | 4.43% | 2.00% | 7.13% | 7.75% | 7.30% | 64.80% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 90, KR is among the top 10% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Kroger Co. (KR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
The Kroger Co. provided a 1.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.25 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.25 | $1.22 | $1.10 | $7.79 | $0.78 | $0.68 | $0.60 | $0.53 | $0.49 | $0.45 | $0.40 | $0.34 |
Dividend yield | 1.74% | 2.00% | 2.41% | 17.47% | 1.72% | 2.14% | 2.07% | 1.93% | 1.79% | 1.30% | 0.94% | 1.06% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Kroger Co.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $1.22 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $1.10 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $6.85 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $7.79 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.78 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.68 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.60 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.53 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.49 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.45 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.40 |
| 2014 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.34 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
The Kroger Co. has a dividend yield of 1.74%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
The Kroger Co. has a payout ratio of 28.57%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that The Kroger Co. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Kroger Co.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the The Kroger Co. was 74.33%, occurring on Dec 28, 1988. Recovery took 1664 trading sessions.
The current The Kroger Co. drawdown is 1.60%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -74.33% | Oct 7, 1988 | 57 | Dec 28, 1988 | 1664 | Jul 28, 1995 | 1721 |
| -66.81% | Mar 19, 1999 | 895 | Oct 9, 2002 | 2620 | Mar 8, 2013 | 3515 |
| -62.63% | Apr 14, 1971 | 560 | Jul 2, 1973 | 1204 | Apr 7, 1978 | 1764 |
| -52.21% | May 7, 1965 | 658 | Dec 14, 1967 | 781 | Mar 2, 1971 | 1439 |
| -52% | Dec 30, 2015 | 438 | Sep 25, 2017 | 911 | May 10, 2021 | 1349 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current The Kroger Co. volatility is 6.35%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Kroger Co. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of The Kroger Co., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company met analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Kroger Co. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Grocery Stores industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for KR, comparing it with other companies in the Grocery Stores industry. Currently, KR has a P/E ratio of 19.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for KR compared to other companies in the Grocery Stores industry. KR currently has a PEG ratio of 1.7. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KR relative to other companies in the Grocery Stores industry. Currently, KR has a P/S ratio of 0.3. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for KR in comparison with other companies in the Grocery Stores industry. Currently, KR has a P/B value of 5.7. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
Income Statement
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