Financial Performance
5Y price score: 39
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10Y return: 103.2%
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54.1
52-week range
76.5
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Valuation
Free Cash Flow Yield
7.8 %
Dividend Yield TTM
2.5 %
Market cap $
$ 35,809
Price / Earnings TTM
34.2
Price / Book TTM
5.5
PEG TTM
2.6
Earnings growth and return
LTM
5YR
10YR
Total return (price & dividends)
(14.8) %
39.4 %
103.2 %
Free cash flow per share growth
(54.9) %
1.1 %
219.7 %
Earnings per share growth
13.2 %
(52.9) %
(25.2) %
Founded: 1,883
Employees: 409,000
Business Summary:
Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q4 (Mar 5, 2026)
1) Leadership Transition and Strategic Focus - Greg Foran has been appointed as the new CEO, bringing extensive experience in food retail and a focus on operational excellence. - The leadership team emphasizes a customer-centric approach, prioritizing value, e-commerce growth, and operational efficiency. - Key leadership promotions within the organization aim to enhance execution speed and operational effectiveness.
2) Financial Performance and Segment Results - Q4 identical sales without fuel grew by 2.4%, while full-year growth reached 2.9%, aligning with guidance. - Adjusted EPS for Q4 was $1.28, reflecting a 12% YoY increase, with full-year adjusted EPS at $4.85, up 9%. - E-commerce sales surged 20% in Q4, contributing to a $16 billion business, with profitability expected in 2026. - The company achieved positive market share growth for the first time in the year, indicating successful price investments.
3) Operational Improvements and Challenges - Kroger is simplifying operations by selling non-core assets and closing underperforming stores, including nearly 50 Little Clinic locations. - Price investments have improved customer perception, but the company faces challenges from the Inflation Reduction Act impacting pharmacy sales. - The company is focused on enhancing the customer experience through better in-store execution and e-commerce capabilities.
4) Guidance and Outlook for 2026 - For 2026, Kroger expects identical sales without fuel to grow between 1% to 2%, with a headwind from the Inflation Reduction Act. - Adjusted FIFO operating profit is projected between $5 billion and $5.2 billion, with continued investments in pricing and customer service. - The company plans to increase new store openings by 30% and invest in technology and AI to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
5) Investor Considerations and Missing Details - The earnings call highlighted a strong focus on maintaining competitive pricing and improving customer value perception. - While the company has outlined strategic initiatives, specific quantitative targets for AI's impact on productivity and customer experience were not fully detailed. - Further insights into the exact dollar amount of investments made in Q4 to stabilize market share were not provided.
Bottom line: Kroger's leadership transition under Greg Foran aims to accelerate growth through enhanced customer value and operational efficiency. With solid financial results and a focus on e-commerce and pricing strategies, the company is positioned for sustainable growth, although challenges from external factors like the Inflation Reduction Act remain.
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Kroger is a company. Founded in 1883. As of August 26, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $35809217150 with a current stock price of $58.45.