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KR
The Kroger Co.
$58.51
0.06
(0.1%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 35.846B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 695.385M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Consumer Defensive | |||||
| Industry: | Grocery Stores | |||||
| CEO: | Gregory S. Foran | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 403000 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.thekrogerco.com |
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.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 150,039,000 | 147,123,000 | 147,642,000 |
| Gross Profit | 33,364,000 | 33,403,000 | 34,402,000 |
| EBITDA | 7,027,000 | 7,641,000 | 5,759,000 |
| Operating Income | 3,096,000 | 3,849,000 | 1,890,000 |
| Net Income | 2,164,000 | 2,665,000 | 1,016,000 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 50,505,000 | 52,616,000 | 49,941,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 38,904,000 | 44,335,000 | 44,005,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 11,615,000 | 8,285,000 | 5,936,000 |
| Total Debt | 19,247,000 | 25,082,000 | 24,680,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1,883,000 | 3,959,000 | 3,334,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 6,788,000 | 5,794,000 | 7,205,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -3,904,000 | -4,017,000 | -3,855,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | 2,884,000 | 1,777,000 | 3,350,000 |
| Net Income | 2,146,000 | 2,672,000 | 1,016,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | 868,000 | 2,076,000 | -625,000 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2031 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 160,425,210.363 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 166,281,986.130 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 162,925,000 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 7,860,002.156 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 8,146,953.752 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 7,982,478.866 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 4,509,028.806 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 4,724,035.206 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 4,600,800.006 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 971,631.213 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 1,007,103.357 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 986,771.437 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 6.390 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 6.560 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 6.260 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 1 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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- Reported strong 2024 financial results, including 2.4% growth, supported by positive free cash flow generation and operating cash flow trends implied in cash flow statements.
- Demonstrated resilience and adaptability through consistent revenue, gross profit, and net income performance across income statements despite sector pressures.
- Solid balance sheet metrics, including retained earnings and total stockholders' equity, with manageable debt-to-equity ratios from key metrics.
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| Open: | 58.44 | Previous Close: | 58.45 | |
| Day Low: | 58.23 | Day High: | 58.86 | |
| Year Low: | 54.15 | Year High: | 76.58 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 57.93 | Price Avg 200: | 64.34 | |
| Volume: | 5.527M | Average Volume: | 7.017M |
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Hey everyone, welcome back to the channel where we break down stocks with real data and straight talk. Today we're diving deep into Kroger, ticker KR, one of the biggest names in American grocery retail. Kroger operates thousands of stores across 35 states under banners like Kroger, Harris Teeter, and Ralphs, serving millions of customers every day with groceries, pharmacy, and fuel. The company has been navigating a tough consumer environment lately, but it still generates massive scale with nearly…
