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HoldFallen FavouriteThe Kroger Co. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $35.4B · Avg Vol: $343M/d
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The Kroger Co. is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States, operating an extensive network of supermarkets, multi-department stores, and convenience stores under various banners, alongside pharmacies and fuel centers. Its competitive advantage stems from massive operational scale, a robust private-label portfolio, and a deeply entrenched customer loyalty program that fosters repeat business. As a major consolidator, Kroger maintains a dominant regional presence and is significantly investing in its digital and e-commerce capabilities to meet evolving consumer demands.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | CAGR | TTM | 2027E | 2028E | Fwd CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 137.9B | 148.3B | 150.0B | 147.1B | 147.6B | 1.7% | 148.6B | 150.5B | 153.0B | 1.8% |
| EPS | — | 3.10 | 2.99 | 3.70 | 1.55 | -20.6% | 1.71 | 1.66 | 1.76 | 6.5% |
| Shares | — | 716.0M | 720.0M | 659.6M | 615.0M | -14.1% | 612.6M | — | — | — |
| Debt | — | 20.4B | 19.2B | 25.1B | 24.7B | 6.6% | 24.2B | — | — | — |
| Equity | — | 10.0B | 11.6B | 8.3B | 5.9B | -16.1% | — | — | — | — |
| Op CF | — | 4.5B | 6.8B | 5.8B | 7.3B | 17.6% | 6.9B | — | — | — |
| Inv CF | — | -3.0B | -3.8B | -3.2B | -3.9B | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fin CF | — | -2.3B | -2.2B | -490.0M | -4.0B | — | — | — | — | — |
SCORE BREAKDOWN
FUNDAMENTALS
SECTOR PEERS
Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of KR are excluded.
| Ticker | Company | Mkt Cap | StockRank | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR | The Kroger Co.(you) | $35.4B | 40 | Hold |
| SFM | Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. | $7.6B | 53 | Hold |
| ACI | Albertsons Companies, Inc. | $6.1B | 31 | Sell |
| GO | Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. | $1.2B | 35 | Hold |
| WMK | Weis Markets, Inc. | $1.8B | 59 | Hold |
| YSWY | Yesway, Inc. | $766M | 33 | Sell |
| IMKTA | Ingles Markets, Incorporated | $1.6B | 69 | Buy |
| NGVC | Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. | $633M | 61 | Hold |
| HSY | The Hershey Company | $36.0B | 43 | Hold |
| KDP | Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. | $43.8B | 36 | Hold |
Peer medians: ROE 9.2% · P/E 19.9x · Gross margin 35.5%