The Kroger Co. (KR), headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates supermarkets, multi-department stores, and fulfillment centers. The company is valued at $46.3 billion by market cap and offers meat, seafood, bakery, dairy, frozen, cleaning, kitchen, beverages, health, electronics, toys, vegetables, fruits, beauty, and household products.
Shares of this supermarket chain have outperformed the broader market over the past year. KR has gained 42.3% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 22.6%. In 2025, KR stock is up 7%, surpassing the SPX’s 3.1% rise on a YTD basis.
