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The Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. Its combination food and drug stores offer natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce; and its multi-department stores provide apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products, and toys. The company's marketplace stores offer full-service grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty care, and perishable goods, as well as general merchandise, including apparel, home goods, and toys; and its price impact warehouse stores provide grocery, and health and beauty care items, as well as meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce items. It also manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets and online; and sells fuel through its fuel centers. The company sells its products through its stores, fuel centers, and online platforms. The Kroger Co. was founded in 1883 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
5-year financial trends. Figures in USD millions.
Latest fiscal year: 2026
Year-by-year revenue, profitability, and cash flow (USD millions, last 10 years)
| Year | Revenue | EBITDA | Net Profit | FCF | ROE | Rev Growth 1Y | NP Growth 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $147.6B | $5.8B | $1.0B | $3.5B | 17.1% | 0.4% | -61.9% |
| 2025 | $147.1B | $7.6B | $2.7B | $1.8B | 32.2% | -1.9% | 23.2% |
| 2024 | $150.0B | $7.0B | $2.2B | $2.9B | 18.6% | 1.2% | -3.6% |
| 2023 | $148.3B | $7.0B | $2.2B | $1.4B | 22.3% | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - | - |
Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow as reported
Consolidated Figures in USD Millions.
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | - | 148,258 | 150,039 | 147,123 | 147,642 |
| Operating Revenue | - | 148,258 | 150,039 | 147,123 | 147,642 |
| Cost Of Revenue | - | 116,480 | 116,675 | 113,720 | 113,240 |
| Gross Profit | - | 31,778 | 33,364 | 33,403 | 34,402 |
| Operating Expense | - | 27,652 | 30,268 | 29,554 | 32,512 |
| Selling General And Administration | - | 839 | 891 | 877 | 872 |
| Total Expenses | - | 144,132 | 146,943 | 143,274 | 145,752 |
| Operating Income | - | 4,126 | 3,096 | 3,849 | 1,890 |
| Total Operating Income As Reported | - | 4,126 | 3,096 | 3,849 | 1,890 |
| EBITDA | - | 7,016 | 7,027 | 7,641 | 5,759 |
| Normalized EBITDA | - | 7,744 | 6,876 | 7,710 | 5,800 |
| EBIT | - | 3,437 | 3,277 | 3,792 | 1,839 |
| Interest Expense | - | 535 | 441 | 450 | 639 |
| Net Interest Income | - | -535 | -441 | -450 | -639 |
| Other Non Operating Income Expenses | - | 39 | 30 | 12 | -10 |
| Other Income Expense | - | -689 | 181 | -57 | -51 |
| Interest Expense Non Operating | - | 535 | 441 | 450 | 639 |
| Net Non Operating Interest Income Expense | - | -535 | -441 | -450 | -639 |
| Pretax Income | - | 2,902 | 2,836 | 3,342 | 1,200 |
| Tax Provision | - | 653 | 667 | 670 | 176 |
| Tax Rate For Calcs | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tax Effect Of Unusual Items | - | -163.80 | 35.48 | -13.83 | -6.03 |
| Net Income Continuous Operations | - | 2,249 | 2,169 | 2,672 | 1,024 |
| Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation | - | 2,244 | 2,164 | 2,665 | 1,016 |
| Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest | - | 2,244 | 2,164 | 2,665 | 1,016 |
| Net Income | - | 2,244 | 2,164 | 2,665 | 1,016 |
| Net Income Common Stockholders | - | 2,224 | 2,146 | 2,645 | 1,009 |
| Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests | - | 2,249 | 2,169 | 2,672 | 1,024 |
| Normalized Income | - | 2,808.20 | 2,048.48 | 2,720.17 | 1,050.97 |
| Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders | - | 2,224 | 2,146 | 2,645 | 1,009 |
| Basic Average Shares | - | 718 | 718 | 715 | 652 |
| Diluted Average Shares | - | 727 | 725 | 720 | 655 |
| Reconciled Depreciation | - | 3,579 | 3,750 | 3,849 | 3,920 |
| Reconciled Cost Of Revenue | - | 115,866 | 116,050 | 113,117 | 112,652 |
| Total Unusual Items | - | -728 | 151 | -69 | -41 |
| Total Unusual Items Excluding Goodwill | - | -728 | 151 | -69 | -41 |
| Minority Interests | - | -5 | -5 | -7 | -8 |
| Special Income Charges | - | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 |
| Gain On Sale Of Business | - | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 |
| Gain On Sale Of Security | - | -728 | 151 | -148 | -41 |
| Depreciation Amortization Depletion Income Statement | - | 2,965 | 3,125 | 3,246 | 3,332 |
| Depreciation And Amortization In Income Statement | - | 2,965 | 3,125 | 3,246 | 3,332 |
| General And Administrative Expense | - | 839 | 891 | 877 | 872 |
| Other Gand A | 23,203 | 23,848 | 26,252 | - | - |
| Salaries And Wages | 34 | -39 | -30 | - | - |
| Rent Expense Supplemental | - | 839 | 891 | 877 | 872 |
| Other Operating Expenses | - | 23,848 | 26,252 | 25,431 | 28,308 |
| Rent And Landing Fees | - | 839 | 891 | 877 | 872 |
| Otherunder Preferred Stock Dividend | - | 20 | 18 | 20 | 7 |
Consumer Defensive sector peers, ranked by market cap
| Company | Ticker | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE | EV/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kroger Co.this co. | KR | $38.4B | 37.77↑ premium | 6.47 | 17.1% | 10.37 |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. | KDP | $40.9B | 19.67 | 1.60 | 8.1% | 13.36 |
| Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC | CCEP | $40.7B | 20.98 | 5.20 | 24.8% | 13.40 |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | ADM | $40.2B | 37.27 | 1.77 | 4.7% | 16.05 |
| The Hershey Company | HSY | $37.1B |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| 41.96 |
| 7.99 |
| 19.0% |
| 21.55 |
| Sysco Corporation | SYY | $35.6B | 19.45 | 19.43 | 99.9% | 11.84 |
| Kenvue Inc. | KVUE | $32.4B | 22.05 | 3.01 | 13.7% | 13.40 |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation | KMB | $31.4B | 15.52 | 20.88 | 134.6% | 12.17 |
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. | EL | $30.0B | - | 7.76 | -29.3% | 250.27 |
| Peer Median | - | 20.98 | 6.48 | 16.4% | 13.40 | |