Kroger (KR) to Post Earnings on Friday

Kroger (NYSE:KR) is expected to be posting its Q2 2027 results before the market opens on Friday, September 11th. Analysts expect Kroger to post earnings of $1.06 per share and revenue of $34.6432 billion for the quarter. Kroger has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.100-5.30 EPS. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2027 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, June 18th. The company reported $1.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.59 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $46.12 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $45.59 billion. Kroger had a return on equity of 44.33% and a net margin of 0.71%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.49 EPS. On average, analysts expect Kroger to post $5 EPS for the current fiscal year and $6 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Kroger Stock Down 1.2%

NYSE:KR opened at $56.50 on Thursday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $57.80 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $63.76. Kroger has a fifty-two week low of $54.15 and a fifty-two week high of $76.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.43, a quick ratio of 0.39 and a current ratio of 0.79. The firm has a market cap of $34.61 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.23, a P/E/G ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 0.41.

Kroger Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Investors of record on Saturday, August 15th were given a $0.39 dividend. This is a boost from Kroger’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.35. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, August 14th. This represents a $1.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. Kroger’s payout ratio is currently 91.76%.

Kroger News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kroger is expanding its healthcare convenience offering by delivering GLP-1 prescriptions alongside grocery orders. The initiative could increase digital engagement, pharmacy revenue and customer retention. Kroger can now deliver your GLP-1 prescription with your groceries
• Positive Sentiment: Options traders are positioned bullishly ahead of Kroger’s upcoming earnings release, suggesting some investors expect a favorable report or improved outlook. Kroger Earnings Preview: Options Traders Bet Bullish
• Positive Sentiment: Kroger reopened a remodeled Marketplace store after a $2 million investment, supporting its efforts to improve the shopping experience and strengthen store productivity. Kroger Reopens Granbury, TX, Marketplace After $2M Remodel
• Positive Sentiment: Kroger’s new CEO is assembling a senior executive team and pursuing a turnaround strategy, which could improve execution and investor confidence if it produces stronger sales and margins. New Kroger CEO adds top exec team, aims for turnaround
• Neutral Sentiment: Local promotions, including a gas discount following a Martinsville remodel and a “Stock the Station” community-service partnership, may support customer goodwill but are unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Kroger offers gas discount after Martinsville remodel
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are framing Kroger as a relatively steady compounder, but the stock’s outlook hinges on whether upcoming results show renewed growth. Kroger and Macy’s: The Compounder vs. the Turnaround
• Negative Sentiment: Inflation pressure and slowing sales are weighing on the investment case, raising concerns about consumer demand, margins and the ability to meet earnings expectations. The Kroger Co. Shares Weighed by Inflation Pressure and Slowing Sales
• Negative Sentiment: Concerns about a slower economy and the impact of a cyclospora-related issue add operational and reputational risks ahead of earnings. New Kroger CEO adds top exec team, aims for turnaround

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have commented on KR shares. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $71.00 target price on shares of Kroger in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $57.00 price objective (down from $61.00) on shares of Kroger in a research report on Tuesday, September 1st. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $78.00 target price on shares of Kroger in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. HC Wainwright reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Kroger in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group set a $78.00 price objective on shares of Kroger and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $71.31.

Institutional Trading of Kroger

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in KR. State Street Corp raised its position in shares of Kroger by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 31,948,112 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,153,622,000 after buying an additional 386,503 shares in the last quarter. GQG Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Kroger by 11.3% during the 4th quarter. GQG Partners LLC now owns 13,398,072 shares of the company’s stock valued at $837,113,000 after buying an additional 1,360,946 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in shares of Kroger by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 12,242,401 shares of the company’s stock worth $764,932,000 after buying an additional 122,606 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. boosted its position in Kroger by 7.7% during the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 6,816,240 shares of the company’s stock valued at $425,879,000 after acquiring an additional 489,058 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its position in shares of Kroger by 3.7% during the fourth quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 6,076,142 shares of the company’s stock valued at $379,637,000 after buying an additional 216,728 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

About Kroger

The Kroger Co (NYSE: KR) is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States. Founded in Cincinnati in 1883 by Bernard Kroger, the company operates supermarkets, multi-department stores, pharmacies, convenience stores and fuel centers across the country.

Kroger sells a broad range of fresh foods, packaged groceries, household products, health and beauty items, prepared foods and general merchandise. Its private-label offerings include Simple Truth, Private Selection and Kroger brands.