Kroger Co (KR) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Kroger Co (KR) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Kroger Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Kroger Co is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $37.58B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 10 Retail-Grocery Stores issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 5.42x is the highest of the 9 peers that report one.
For KR, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -12.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -16.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How KR ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Kroger Co (KR) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Retail-Grocery Stores peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | KR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $37.58B | 1/10 |
| P/E Ratio | 34.39x | 2/7 |
| P/B Ratio | 5.42x | 1/9 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% | 2/6 |
| EPS | $1.85 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $11.74 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $252.84 | – |
| FCF/Share | $3.40 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | KR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 23.1% | 8/9 |
| Tax Rate | 18.6% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | KR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.70x | 9/10 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.31x | 7/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 4.37x | 4/10 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.6x | 7/9 |
| Working Capital | -$5.49B | 10/10 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | KR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $6.33B | 1/9 |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.01B | 1/8 |
| Capital Spending | -$4.32B | 8/8 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -53.7% | 9/9 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -35.7% | 6/6 |
| FCF/Sales | 1.4% | 5/8 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.9% | 5/8 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | KR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables Turnover | 68.3x | 5/7 |
| Inventory Turnover | 15.8x | 3/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 5.9x | 6/8 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 5 days | 3/7 |
| Days Inventory | 23 days | 5/7 |
| Payables Period | 34 days | – |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -6 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | KR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $149.33B | 1/8 |
| Operating Income | $2.08B | 1/9 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $114.81B | 1/7 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | KR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.51 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 81.6% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 591M | – |
| EPS Growth | -22.6% | 4/6 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $12.93B | 34.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1.68B | 4.5% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $2.19B | 5.9% of assets |
| Inventory | $7.28B | 19.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $30.29B | 81.4% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $7.64B | 20.5% of assets |
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Kroger Co (KR) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Kroger Co (Retail-Grocery Stores): 11 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| KR Kroger Co | ▼ | $37.58B |
| ACI Albertsons Companies, Inc. | ▼ | $6.35B |
| SFM Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. | ▼ | $6.08B |
| WMK Weis Markets Inc | ▼ | $1.86B |
| IMKTA Ingles Markets Inc | ▼ | $1.64B |
| YSWY Yesway, Inc. | ▶ | $1.46B |
| GO Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. | ▶ | $1.28B |
| NGVC Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage, Inc. | ▼ | $705M |
| VLGEA Village Super Market Inc | ▼ | $646M |
| MSS Maison Solutions Inc. | ▼ | $1M |
| ASAIY Sendas Distributor S.A. | ▶ | N/A |
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Kroger Co (KR) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Kroger Co (KR) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Kroger Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Kroger Co stock predictions?
For KR, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -12.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -16.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Kroger Co forecasts updated?
Kroger Co forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Kroger Co's industry peers?
11 issuers in our coverage, KR included, share the SEC industry code Retail-Grocery Stores. The largest are: Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI), Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM), Weis Markets Inc (WMK), Ingles Markets Inc (IMKTA), Yesway, Inc. (YSWY), Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.