The Kroger Company

Stock market information for Kroger Co. (KR)

• Kroger Co. is a equity in the USA market.
• The price is 71.36 USD currently with a change of 1.27 USD (0.02%) from the previous close.
• The latest open price was 71.03 USD and the intraday volume is 7,283,693.
• The intraday high is 71.655 USD and the intraday low is 70.14 USD.
• The latest trade time is Friday, August 1, 16:15:00 PDT.

The Kroger Company, commonly known as Kroger, is a leading American retail corporation headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Established in 1883 by Bernard Kroger, the company has grown to become one of the largest supermarket operators in the United States, with over 2,700 stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia.

Diverse Operations

Kroger's operations encompass supermarkets, multi-department stores, and price-impact warehouse stores.

The company offers a wide range of products including groceries, apparel, and general merchandise.

Besides retail stores, Kroger operates:

• 33 manufacturing facilities
• 1,642 supermarket fuel centers
• 2,254 pharmacies
• 225 in-store medical clinics called The Little Clinic
• 127 jewelry stores

Private Label Brands ("Our Brands")

• Banner Brand: Products under Kroger or subsidiaries like Ralphs and King Soopers, offering budget-friendly options.
• Private Selection: Gourmet products as upscale alternatives to standard offerings.
• Simple Truth: Flagship natural and organic brand, rapidly growing since its launch in 2012.

Recent Acquisitions and Services

In 2018, Kroger acquired Home Chef, a Chicago-based meal kit and food delivery company.

This allows Kroger to offer pre-portioned ingredients and recipes to subscribers, delivering three million meals monthly.

Kroger also provides telecommunications services through Kroger Wireless, a mobile virtual network operator using the T-Mobile Network.

Launched in 2005, Kroger Wireless allows customers to earn Wireless Rewards on select plans by using their shopper's loyalty card on qualifying in-store purchases.

Company Reach and Store Locations

As of June 30, 2025, Kroger operates 2,903 stores across 36 states and territories.

California hosts the highest number of locations with 297 stores.

Locations include:

• Pearland, TX, USA
• Tacoma, WA, USA
• Chicago, IL, USA
• Longmont, CO, USA
• Fort Collins, CO, USA
• Reno, NV, USA
• Hayward, CA, USA
• Mesquite, TX, USA
• Tempe, AZ, USA
• Hillsboro, OR, USA
• West Jordan, UT, USA
• Long Beach, CA, USA
• Gilbert, AZ, USA
• Fort Wayne, IN, USA
• Carmel, IN, USA
• Salt Lake City, UT, USA
• Burbank, CA, USA
• Westminster, CO, USA
• Aurora, CO, USA
• Denver, CO, USA

Financial Outlook and Growth

Kroger has projected annual same-store sales growth above Wall Street estimates, driven by steady demand for groceries, especially fresh fruits and vegetables.

The company forecasts identical sales growth between 2% and 3% and adjusted earnings of $4.60 to $4.80 per share for 2025.

Kroger's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction continues to fuel its growth and prominent presence in the retail industry.