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KR Stock Forecast: The Kroger Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Sept 2026
$59
+0.50% on the day

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering The Kroger Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $72 — +22.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 85 of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$35.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
85 / 100
Median analyst target
$72
Analysts covering
24
Revenue$46.1B
Operating income$1.4B
Net income$904.0M
Free cash flow$481.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.8%
1M
+1.2%
YTD
−4.7%
1Y
−12.3%
From 52W high
−21.7%
From 52W low
+6.1%
$55
$75
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KR stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Kroger Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 2 Sept 2026
85 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
99
Issuance
98
Accruals
94
Value
94
Quality
86
Revisions
56
Growth
41
Momentum
36
Size
7

Volatility (99): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (36): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (7): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

KR stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$50$60$70$80$90Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KRHigh $86Median $72Low $58

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says24 analysts
11 Buy13 Hold0 Sell
Low $58Median $72High $86

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +22.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
1 Sept 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$61 → $57
11 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$78 → $75
7 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
7 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$80 → $78
2 July 2026GuggenheimReiteratesBuy—
2 July 2026GuggenheimReiteratesBuy$71
23 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
22 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
22 June 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
22 June 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
22 June 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsOutperform—
22 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
11 June 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
9 Mar 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
9 Mar 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
6 Mar 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 Mar 2026Roth CapitalReiteratesBuy—
5 Mar 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsOutperform—
25 Feb 2026Wells FargoDowngradeEqual-Weight—
10 Feb 2026GuggenheimReiteratesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KR appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

KR vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 3 Sept 2026, The Kroger Co. returned −12.3% against +21.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

KR vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KRS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

KR analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.4%
Analysts raising
4
Analysts cutting
13
Fundamentals

The Kroger Co. (KR) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
34.0×

Cheaper than 23% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 91% of US stocks

Price / book
6.3×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.4×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
2.2%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
4.3%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Gross margin
23.0%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Operating margin
3.2%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Net margin
0.7%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
13.8%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.8%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.7%

Higher than 59% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

The Kroger Co. (KR) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • The Kroger Co. has a market value of $35.8B and an enterprise value of $68.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $148.6B. The latest quarter grew 2.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $1.1B, a 0.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.70.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $2.8B, after $4.1B of capital spending.

  • The Kroger Co. spent $2.7B on share buybacks and $889.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 616.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 34.0×; forward P/E: 10.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.67%, paying out 80% of earnings.

  • The Kroger Co. employs 400,000 people — $372K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · market figures as at 4 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

KR vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelGrocery Stores
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
KRThe Kroger Co.$35.8B
85
SFMSprouts Farmers Market, Inc.$7.3B
41
ACIAlbertsons Cos., Inc.$6.1B
49
HSYThe Hershey Co.*$36.0B
77
ELThe Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.*$35.3B
84
KMBKimberly-Clark Corp.*$36.3B
64
WMKWeis Markets, Inc.$1.7B
66

* Nearest Consumer Defensive names by size — few grocery stores companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

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News

Latest KR news & analysis

Kroger Is Buying Another Grocery Chain While Still in Court Over the Last One

24/7 Wall Street · 3 Sept 2026negative

Kroger announced a $1.65 billion grocery acquisition while it is still in court over its previous merger, related to the same regulatory strategy it plans to use for the new deal.

Why it matters — A Kroger watcher would care because the new deal repeats the regulatory approach currently being challenged in court over its prior merger, potentially affecting how the acquisition is reviewed.

Kroger names Mark Ibbotson Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer

PRNewsWire · 2 Sept 2026neutral

Kroger announced that Mark Ibbotson will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer, effective September 14. The appointment was announced on September 2, 2026.

Why it matters — KR watchers may care because Ibbotson's appointment brings a new executive into a key leadership role overseeing store operations.

Kroger Stock Remains Deeply Discounted

Seeking Alpha · 29 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha reiterated a Buy rating on Kroger, citing compelling valuation despite recent share price underperformance and mixed profitability. The report highlights 13% year-over-year growth in e-commerce sales (19% adjusted), private label 'Our Brands' outpacing national brands by 175 basis points, and management's forecast of flat-to-modest growth in identical sales and EPS for fiscal 2026 with operating cash flow expected to decline to around $6.7 billion.

Why it matters — KR watchers would care because the report outlines the company's e-commerce and private-label growth drivers alongside its cautious fiscal 2026 outlook, offering a balanced view of its current valuation and expected performance.

National Release: Kroger Is Improving Wellness in Neighborhoods Across America

PRNewsWire · 28 Aug 2026positive

The Kroger Co. announced the 2026 Kroger Wellness Tour, a September-long initiative bringing wellness resources to customers through in-store activations at participating Kroger Family of Stores locations every Friday and Saturday in September.

Why it matters — The initiative underscores Kroger's community engagement and customer-focused wellness programming, which could strengthen its brand presence and customer relationships.

Kroger (KR) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Aug 2026negative

Kroger (KR) shares fell 2.7% in the latest trading day, settling at $56.93, a decline that came while the broader market improved. The stock's drop contrasts with the market's overall performance during the session.

Why it matters — A Kroger watcher would care because the stock's decline during a market improvement highlights company-specific downward pressure that could signal weaker investor sentiment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KR stock

What is the KR stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering The Kroger Co. have a median 12-month price target of $72, with estimates ranging from $58 to $86. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is KR stock a buy right now?

Of the 24 analysts covering The Kroger Co., 11 rate it a Buy, 13 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Kroger Co. 85 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KR?

As at 2 Sept 2026, The Kroger Co. ranks 85 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (99 of 100).

Will KR stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +22.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Kroger Co. 85 out of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KR stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering The Kroger Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $58 to $86 over the next 12 months.

How has KR stock performed over the past year?

The Kroger Co. returned -12.3% over the 12 months to 3 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Kroger Co. do?

The Kroger Co. is a leading American grocery and consumer staples retailer based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

What is the latest news on KR?

The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 3 Sept 2026): "Kroger Is Buying Another Grocery Chain While Still in Court Over the Last One". Kroger announced a $1.65 billion grocery acquisition while it is still in court over its previous merger, related to the same regulatory strategy it plans to use for the new deal.

Company

About The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. is a leading American grocery and consumer staples retailer based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It operates a large network of supermarkets and multi-department stores across the United States under a range of regional banners, serving households with fresh food, packaged groceries, household essentials, and general merchandise. Kroger also runs pharmacies, fuel centers, and digital shopping services that support in-store pickup and home delivery. In addition to retailing, the company operates food production facilities and private-label brands, helping it control product quality and offer a broad assortment across value, mainstream, and premium categories. Its business is closely tied to everyday consumer spending, making it an important participant in the U.S. food retail market.

CEO Mr. Gregory S. Foran · 400,000 employees · United States · https://www.thekrogerco.com