The Kroger Co. (KR) Compounding Analysis

The Kroger Co.(KR)

Grocery Stores · Cincinnati, OH

$55.56-0.71 (-1.26%)

Delayed quote: Aug 20, 2026, 10:20 AM EDT

About The Kroger Co.

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.

Cincinnati, OH

403,000 employees

www.thekrogerco.com

Consumer Defensive / Grocery Stores

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Grocery Stores
CEO: Gregory S. Foran

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Across metrics · 10Y

KR reported stats per metric over 10Y: annual CAGR, median quarterly year-over-year growth, YoY standard deviation, quarters at or above 20%, and negative quarters.
Metric	10Y CAGR	Median YoY	YoY σ	Qtrs ≥ 20%	Neg. qtrs
RevenueRevenue	3%	3.4%	4.5pp	0 of 40	8
EPSEPS	-2.9%	-2.3%	143.6pp	14 of 35	18
Op cash flowOperating cash flow	3.9%	3.1%	58.2pp	13 of 38	17
EBITDAEBITDA	0.3%	4%	67.6pp	10 of 39	15
FCFFree cash flow	7.9%	—	—	—	—

Reported figures over 10Y: annual-series CAGR, median and standard deviation (σ, percentage points) of quarterly year-over-year growth, quarters at or above 20%, and quarters with negative YoY. “—” means the window needs more comparable data.