Kroger (KR) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Kroger (NYSE:KR) is expected to be releasing its Q4 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, March 5th. Analysts expect Kroger to post earnings of $1.20 per share and revenue of $35.0976 billion for the quarter. Kroger has set its FY 2025 guidance at 4.750-4.800 EPS. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, December 4th. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.02. Kroger had a net margin of 0.54% and a return on equity of 38.06%. The firm had revenue of $33.86 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $34.27 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.98 EPS. The business’s revenue was up .7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Kroger to post $4 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Kroger Stock Down 3.1%

Shares of KR opened at $67.57 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 0.88, a quick ratio of 0.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.28. Kroger has a 12 month low of $58.60 and a 12 month high of $74.90. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $64.39 and its 200-day moving average is $65.97. The stock has a market capitalization of $42.76 billion, a PE ratio of 62.57, a P/E/G ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 0.62.

Kroger Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Sunday, March 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.35 per share. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 13th. Kroger’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 129.63%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of KR. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. raised its stake in Kroger by 4.5% in the fourth quarter. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. now owns 3,537 shares of the company’s stock valued at $221,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares in the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its position in shares of Kroger by 1.5% during the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 10,747 shares of the company’s stock valued at $674,000 after buying an additional 162 shares in the last quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT lifted its holdings in shares of Kroger by 59.6% during the 4th quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 509 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. HUB Investment Partners LLC grew its position in Kroger by 3.0% in the second quarter. HUB Investment Partners LLC now owns 6,568 shares of the company’s stock worth $471,000 after acquiring an additional 192 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC increased its stake in Kroger by 3.0% in the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 7,652 shares of the company’s stock valued at $516,000 after acquiring an additional 221 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Kroger

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: New CEO Greg Foran (former Walmart exec) is expected to push cost-cutting, operational streamlining and margin improvement, which investors often view favorably for grocers facing margin pressure. This leadership change likely drove some of the stock’s intraday activity. Former Walmart exec reveals what Kroger can expect from its first outside CEO Kroger’s New CEO Brings Walmart Experience To Cost Focus And Margins
• Positive Sentiment: Kroger expanded pharmacy/wellness offerings — including GLP-1 savings programs and free virtual dietitian consults — which can support pharmacy revenue and customer loyalty over time. These initiatives are strategically relevant given healthcare tailwinds in retail. Savings Programs that offer Affordable Access to GLP-1s Available at Kroger
• Neutral Sentiment: Local real estate and store activity: Kroger is breaking ground on new stores (McKinney, Perry) and opening remodeled locations; these are execution items that matter regionally but have limited immediate impact on the company-wide stock move. Kroger starts construction on new McKinney store and reveals opening date
• Neutral Sentiment: Customer perception: Kroger was cited among top grocery stores in a recent survey — a branding/retention positive but not an immediate earnings driver. Kroger among best grocery stores in the US, survey reveals
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo downgraded Kroger from overweight to equal-weight and trimmed its price target to $68, reducing near-term analyst support and likely contributing to selling pressure. Benzinga coverage of downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Operational noise — reports of store closures and local exits in some markets (e.g., references to 60-store closures and vacancy in a commerce park) create short-term uncertainty about footprint optimization and costs. Kroger has begun to close 60 stores after failed merger Lake County seeking new tenants for commerce park after Kroger exit

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Barclays reiterated a “positive” rating on shares of Kroger in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Morgan Stanley set a $67.00 price objective on shares of Kroger and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Wells Fargo & Company downgraded shares of Kroger from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and reduced their price objective for the stock from $70.00 to $68.00 in a research note on Wednesday. Citigroup reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $68.00 target price (down from $74.00) on shares of Kroger in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Evercore set a $77.00 price target on shares of Kroger and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, December 5th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $73.93.

About Kroger

The Kroger Co (NYSE: KR) is one of the largest supermarket operators in the United States, offering a wide range of retail grocery and related services. Founded in Cincinnati in 1883 by Bernard Kroger, the company operates a portfolio of supermarket and multi-department store banners and provides customers with fresh foods, packaged groceries, deli and bakery items, meat and seafood, produce, and prepared foods. Kroger’s stores commonly include pharmacy services and fuel centers, positioning the company as a broad-based neighborhood retail destination for everyday needs.

In addition to traditional in-store retailing, Kroger manufactures and distributes a variety of private-label brands and operates its own food production and supply-chain facilities.