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The Kroger Co.

$59.31Down-1.23 (-2.03%)
Research reviewed: Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Research overview

The Kroger Co. operates in Food Retail within the consumer staples sector. This profile tracks its company-specific earnings drivers, valuation conditions, and primary-source risks.

Open
61.07
High
61.18
Low
59.14
Market Cap
36.34B
P/E Ratio
34.68
52 Week High
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Dividend
2.380%
Quarterly Dividend
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Investment thesis

Base case
E-commerce scale and fulfillment changes can improve omnichannel profitability. The base case remains conditional on consumer pressure staying manageable.
Bull case
E-commerce scale and fulfillment changes can improve omnichannel profitability. First-party loyalty data can expand Kroger Precision Marketing. A dense store network can support fresh-food differentiation and pickup economics.
Bear case
Value-seeking behavior can increase price investment and mix pressure. Mass merchants, clubs and discounters compete aggressively on price. Strategic changes under new leadership may take time to produce results.
Thesis invalidation
Reassess the thesis if value-seeking behavior can increase price investment and mix pressure.

Key catalysts

  • Digital growth

    E-commerce scale and fulfillment changes can improve omnichannel profitability.

  • Retail media

    First-party loyalty data can expand Kroger Precision Marketing.

  • Store execution

    A dense store network can support fresh-food differentiation and pickup economics.

Principal risks

  • Consumer pressure

    Value-seeking behavior can increase price investment and mix pressure.

  • Grocery competition

    Mass merchants, clubs and discounters compete aggressively on price.

  • Leadership execution

    Strategic changes under new leadership may take time to produce results.

Latest earnings research

Q1 2026

Kroger's first quarter showed sales and digital momentum, improving e-commerce economics and continued investment in price and customer experience under new leadership.

Valuation interpretation

  • Execution quality: The valuation case depends on digital growth translating into durable cash-flow growth.
  • Risk balance: Expected returns should be weighed against consumer pressure and capital requirements.

Peer research

COSTKOPEP

Recent news

Zacks · 10 hours ago

Is Fresh Food Becoming Kroger's Biggest Competitive Advantage?

GuruFocus.com · 3 days ago

Costco Faces Summer Price Fight

Grocery Dive · 4 days ago

The Friday Checkout: Will Giant Eagle keep its personality under Kroger?

Motley Fool · 4 days ago

While Wall Street Worries, This Cheap Warren Buffett Consumer Stock Is a Screaming Buy

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Research updated: Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Kroger Reports First Quarter 2026 ResultsThe Kroger Co. · earningsVerified

Fetched: 7/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Published: 6/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM

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The Kroger Co. Investor RelationsThe Kroger Co. · companyVerified

Fetched: 7/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The Kroger Co. SEC filings and company factsU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · filingVerified

Fetched: 7/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Published: 6/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM

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