KR 📈 Kroger - Overview

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5010441013

KR: Food, Pharmaceuticals, General Merchandise, Fuel

The Kroger Co. is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States, operating a diverse portfolio of stores that cater to various customer needs. Its combination food and drug stores, for instance, offer a wide range of products and services, including natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce. These stores are designed to provide customers with a one-stop shopping experience, making it convenient for them to purchase all their daily essentials under one roof.

In addition to its combination food and drug stores, Kroger also operates multi-department stores that provide a broader range of products, including apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products, and toys. These stores are designed to appeal to customers who are looking for a more comprehensive shopping experience, with a wide range of products and services available under one roof. The company's marketplace stores, on the other hand, offer full-service grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty care, and perishable goods, as well as general merchandise, including apparel, home goods, and toys.

Kroger's price impact warehouse stores are designed to provide customers with a no-frills shopping experience, offering grocery, health and beauty care items, as well as meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce items at competitive prices. The company also manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets and online, allowing it to maintain control over the quality and pricing of its products. Furthermore, Kroger sells fuel through its fuel centers, providing customers with a convenient way to fill up their vehicles while shopping for groceries and other essentials.

With a history dating back to 1883, The Kroger Co. has established itself as a trusted and reliable retailer in the United States. The company is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol KR. As a common stock, Kroger's shares are widely traded, and the company is classified under the Food Retail sub-industry, according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). With a strong online presence, including its website at https://www.thekrogerco.com, Kroger is well-positioned to continue serving its customers and creating value for its shareholders.

Additional Sources for KR Stock

KR Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 42,883m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Grocery Stores
GiC Sub-Industry Food Retail
IPO / Inception 1928-01-26

KR Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 94.4%
Fundamental 54.1%
Dividend 58.3%
Rel. Strength Industry 151
Analysts 3.87/5
Fair Price Momentum 72.90 USD
Fair Price DCF 63.89 USD

KR Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.97%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.61%
Annual Growth 5y 12.89%
Payout Consistency 62.6%

KR Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 87%
Growth Correlation 12m 72.5%
Growth Correlation 5y 95.2%
CAGR 5y 23.21%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 2.94
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.43
Alpha 29.78
Beta 0.28
Volatility 23.51%
Current Volume 38443.1k
Average Volume 20d 7287.7k
What is the price of KR stocks?
As of December 22, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 61.85 with a total of 38,443,092 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.34%, over one month by +7.36%, over three months by +12.27% and over the past year by +40.67%.
Is Kroger a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Kroger (NYSE:KR) is currently (December 2024) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 54.09 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of KR as of December 2024 is 72.90. This means that KR is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +17.87% (Margin of Safety).
Is KR a buy, sell or hold?
Kroger has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.87. Therefor, it is recommend to buy KR.
  • Strong Buy: 9
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 12
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for KR stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, KR Kroger will be worth about 78.7 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 61.85. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +27.29%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 62.6 1.3%
Analysts Target Price 50.4 -18.6%
ValueRay Target Price 78.7 27.3%