Kroger (NYSE:KR) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Kroger (NYSE:KR) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 5.100-5.30 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 5.270. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Kroger Stock Performance

Kroger stock opened at $56.57 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $65.51 and a 200-day moving average price of $66.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.43, a quick ratio of 0.42 and a current ratio of 0.79. Kroger has a fifty-two week low of $56.32 and a fifty-two week high of $76.58. The company has a market capitalization of $34.65 billion, a PE ratio of 33.27, a P/E/G ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 0.42.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, June 18th. The company reported $1.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.59 by ($0.01). Kroger had a return on equity of 44.33% and a net margin of 0.71%.The firm had revenue of $46.12 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $45.59 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.49 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Kroger has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.100-5.30 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Kroger will post 5.25 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on KR shares. Weiss Ratings cut Kroger from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Thursday. Roth Mkm restated a “buy” rating and set a $78.00 price target (up from $75.00) on shares of Kroger in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Wolfe Research restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $75.00 price objective on shares of Kroger in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Telsey Advisory Group upped their price objective on shares of Kroger from $80.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Kroger from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Kroger presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $75.12.

Key Kroger News

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue came in above expectations at $46.12 billion, and Kroger said identical sales excluding fuel rose 1.0%, showing demand for groceries and essentials remains resilient. Kroger Q1 Earnings Miss Despite Revenue Beat & E-commerce Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Digital growth was a bright spot: e-commerce sales increased 19%, and Kroger’s media segment turned profitable, which supports the company’s longer-term growth strategy. The Kroger Co (KR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong eCommerce Growth and Profitability …
• Neutral Sentiment: Management reaffirmed full-year guidance, which may calm some investors, but it was not enough to offset concerns about near-term profitability. Kroger Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary is split, with some viewing the selloff as a value opportunity while others say margin pressure and cautious consumers make the stock less attractive in the near term. Why Kroger’s Pullback Could Be a Gift for Patient Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Adjusted EPS of $1.58 missed estimates by a penny, and investors reacted strongly to signs that pricing investments and higher operating costs are pressuring margins. Kroger Q1 Earnings Miss Despite Revenue Beat & E-commerce Growth
• Negative Sentiment: Several reports noted that consumers are under pressure and that Kroger’s cost growth is outrunning sales growth, which is the main reason shares sold off after earnings. Kroger beats quarterly sales estimates

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Kroger during the 3rd quarter worth $31,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT grew its stake in Kroger by 59.6% in the fourth quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 509 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. Prosperity Bancshares Inc purchased a new position in Kroger in the fourth quarter valued at about $33,000. Quattro Advisors LLC bought a new position in Kroger in the fourth quarter worth about $39,000. Finally, Rakuten Securities Inc. raised its holdings in Kroger by 253.9% in the second quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 584 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after purchasing an additional 419 shares in the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Kroger

The Kroger Co (NYSE: KR) is one of the largest supermarket operators in the United States, offering a wide range of retail grocery and related services. Founded in Cincinnati in 1883 by Bernard Kroger, the company operates a portfolio of supermarket and multi-department store banners and provides customers with fresh foods, packaged groceries, deli and bakery items, meat and seafood, produce, and prepared foods. Kroger’s stores commonly include pharmacy services and fuel centers, positioning the company as a broad-based neighborhood retail destination for everyday needs.

In addition to traditional in-store retailing, Kroger manufactures and distributes a variety of private-label brands and operates its own food production and supply-chain facilities.