The Kroger Co. (KR), headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates supermarkets, multi-department stores, and fulfillment centers. Valued at $41.4 billion by market cap, the company offers meat, seafood, bakery, dairy, frozen, cleaning, kitchen, beverages, health, electronics, toys, vegetables, fruits, beauty, and household products.
Shares of this supermarket chain have underperformed the broader market over the past year. KR has declined 8.2% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 28.5%. However, in 2026, KR stock is up 7.1%, surpassing the SPX’s 6% rise on a YTD basis.
