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The Kroger Co. (KR)

$68.97+3.23%
Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 2, 2026$68.36▲ 7.76% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $55.53 · High $75.60Nov 2, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 4, 2026

The Kroger closed at $68.97 on Nov 4, up 3.23%, 8.8% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 5.7M shares was 0.83× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +18.1% over one month, +4.5% over six months, +8.7% over one year.

In the quarter ended Aug 15, 2026, revenue was $34.62B, up 2.0% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 1.8%.

Short interest was 30.4M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 3.0% from the prior report (5.2% of float, 4.1 days to cover).

Market cap$40.73B590.6M shares
Revenue · quarter$34.62B+2.0% YoY
Diluted EPS$1.05+15.4% YoY
P/E · TTM38.1×P/S 0.3×
Net margin1.8%Gross 22.7%
Dividend yield2.26%$0.39 last paid
52-week range55.53 – 75.60−8.8% from high
Volume5.7M0.83× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d29.6%Annualised
Short % of float5.2%4.1 days to cover
Net cash-$15.32BCash $1.68B
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +6.1%1M +18.1%3M +20.3%6M +4.5%YTD +10.4%1Y +8.7%3Y +53.4%5Y +74.7%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Retail Trade

Percentile among 144 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum56
Revenue growth41
Net margin35
Value (low P/E)13
Size90

Industry medians: 6-month return −0.4%, revenue growth +3.8%, net margin 2.9%, P/E 20.4×.

Short interest

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Shares short30.4M−3.0% vs prior
Days to cover4.1Settled Oct 15
% of float5.2%
Short vol. 10d61.2%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Retail Trade

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
KRThe Kroger$68.97+3.23%+4.5%+2.0%1.8%38.1$40.73B
WSMWilliams-Sonoma$270.08+6.46%+44.8%+6.7%17.3%27.0$31.81BCompare
DGDollar General$141.64+8.52%+21.7%+5.2%4.9%18.3$31.25BCompare
AZOAutoZone$3,325.56+3.92%−6.1%+5.6%14.1%20.8$53.52BCompare
CPNGCoupang$17.05+11.95%−4.7%+3.9%−6.4%—$30.65BCompare
CPRTCopart$32.62+5.02%−2.3%+2.4%28.4%20.4$30.22BCompare
ULTAUlta Beauty$660.70+4.07%+23.5%+8.9%9.3%23.3$28.25BCompare
DLTRDollar Tree$147.00+9.64%+52.3%+7.2%10.5%17.1$27.58BCompare
FASTFastenal Co$53.21+1.68%+19.0%+15.5%16.3%43.0$61.05BCompare

News about The Kroger

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IPAR Q3 Earnings on the Horizon: Essential Insights for InvestorsZacks Investment Research · 1d ago▲ PositiveWhy the Market Dipped But Kroger (KR) Gained TodayZacks Investment Research · 2d ago▲ PositiveKimberly-Clark's Q3 Earnings on the Horizon: Key Factors to NoteZacks Investment Research · 2d ago▲ PositiveIf I Could Only Buy and Hold 1 Dividend Stock Heading Into the Eye of a Stock Market Storm, This Would Be ItThe Motley Fool · 4d agoNeutral3 Dividend-Paying Value Stocks That Let You Rest Easy Even if the Stock Market Sell-Off Worsens in November.The Motley Fool · 5d ago▲ Positive

Quick answers

What does The Kroger do?
Founded in 1883, Kroger is the largest pure-play supermarket operator in the United States, operating roughly 2,700 stores across more than 30 banners. Kroger's business is primarily grocery-led (roughly 79% of sales), spanning fresh food and private-label offerings, complemented by fuel centers (9%) and pharmacies (12%).
What is KR's market cap?
$40.73B, based on the Nov 4 close of $68.97.
What is KR's P/E ratio?
38.1× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $1.07B.
Does The Kroger pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.39 per share (ex-date Aug 14), an annualised yield of 2.26%.
How much of KR is sold short?
30.4M shares, 5.2% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is KR in?
Consumer Discretionary, in the Retail Trade industry.

About The Kroger

Founded in 1883, Kroger is the largest pure-play supermarket operator in the United States, operating roughly 2,700 stores across more than 30 banners. Kroger's business is primarily grocery-led (roughly 79% of sales), spanning fresh food and private-label offerings, complemented by fuel centers (9%) and pharmacies (12%). The firm also generates income from advertising, data analytics, and manufacturing.

HQ: Cincinnati, OH403,000 employeesListed Jan 12, 1951thekrogerco.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology