The Kroger Co. (KR)
NYSE · Consumer Defensive · Grocery Stores
Profile
The Kroger Co.
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Ticker
- KR
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Grocery Stores
- Country
- US
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.
Key facts
The Kroger Co.: key facts
- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is a Grocery Stores company in the Consumer Defensive sector.
- In fiscal 2025, The Kroger Co. reported revenue of $147.6B and net income of $1.0B.
- Revenue grew 1.7% a year over the last 4 fiscal years.
- Free cash flow was positive in 5 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Net income was positive in 5 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Over the last twelve months, revenue was $149.3B and net income was $1.1B.
MonkScore
The Kroger Co.'s MonkScore
MonkScore
MonkScore range: 40–50
as of October 2026
Sector rank: 258 of 428 in Consumer Defensive
How this score is madeDisclaimer
Pillar ranges
- Growth10–20
- Profitability60–70
- Quality10–20
- Market Conviction30–40
- Safety80–90
The MonkScore runs from 0 to 100. Each range is one of ten 10-point groups, from 0–10 to 90–100.
Each pillar's range uses the same ten groups. The exact score and the pillar scores are in the MonkStreet app.
Fundamentals
Figures from the statements
The Kroger Co.'s annual figures and the last twelve months, in USD. Last report: 15 August 2026.
| Figure | Last 12 months | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $149.3B | $147.6B | $147.1B | $150.0B | $148.3B | $137.9B |
| Gross profit | $34.5B | $34.4B | $33.4B | $33.4B | $31.8B | $30.3B |
| Operating income | $2.1B | $1.9B | $3.8B | $3.1B | $4.1B | $3.5B |
| Net income | $1.1B | $1.0B | $2.7B | $2.2B | $2.2B | $1.7B |
| Operating cash flow | $6.6B | $7.2B | $5.8B | $6.8B | $4.3B | $6.2B |
| Capital expenditure | -$4.3B | -$3.9B | -$4.0B | -$3.9B | -$3.1B | -$2.6B |
| Free cash flow | $2.3B | $3.4B | $1.8B | $2.9B | $1.2B | $3.6B |
| Total debt | $24.2B | $24.7B | $25.1B | $19.2B | $20.4B | $20.4B |
| Cash | $201.0M | $3.3B | $4.0B | $1.9B | $1.0B | $1.8B |
Revenue growth a year
- 1-year
- 0.4%
- 3-year
- -0.1%
- 4-year
- 1.7%
Compound growth between fiscal years.
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