Kroger Co. (The)

KR

US5010441013

Food Retail & Distribution

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Mar. 12	The Kroger Co. Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on June 1, 2026	CI
Mar. 12	Kroger Keeps Quarterly Dividend at $0.35 per Share, Payable June 1 to Holders of Record May 15	MT

Consumer Cos Down Ahead of Key Data -- Consumer Roundup

Published on 02/09/2026 at 06:35 pm EST

Dow Jones

KROGER CO. (THE)

+3.84%

WALMART INC.

+1.49%

Consumer companies ticked down ahead of key economic data later in the week.

Investors will weigh the January jobs report delayed by a partial government shutdown, and an inflation report.

The operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the U.S. and Canada has filed for bankruptcy, becoming the latest retailer to do so as headwinds challenge the industry.

Grocery chain Kroger named Greg Foran, a former executive at top rival Walmart, as its next chief executive.

Write to Rob Curran at rob.curran@dowjones.com

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02-09-26 1834ET

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	WALMART INC.	125.33USD	+1.49%	+1.64%	999B

Latest news about Kroger Co. (The)

Mar. 12	The Kroger Co. Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on June 1, 2026	CI
Mar. 12	Kroger Keeps Quarterly Dividend at $0.35 per Share, Payable June 1 to Holders of Record May 15	MT
Mar. 11	Target cuts prices on 3,000 items as stubborn inflation keeps US consumers on edge	RE
Mar. 10	Outdoor Brands, LLC Accelerates Retail Footprint and Operational Investments Ahead of 2026 Grilling Season	CI
Mar. 10	Red Diamond Coffee & Tea Expands Extra Sweet Tea Distribution Tt 1,100 Walmart Stores	CI
Mar. 10	Wolfe Research Adjusts Price Target on Kroger to $86 From $75, Maintains Outperform Rating	MT
Mar. 09	Evercore ISI Adjusts Price Target on Kroger to $83 From $81	MT
Mar. 06	BNP Paribas Adjusts Price Target on Kroger to $70 From $68, Maintains Neutral Rating	MT
Mar. 06	Roth Capital Adjusts Kroger Price Target to $78 From $75, Maintains Buy Rating	MT
Mar. 06	Morgan Stanley Raises Price Target on Kroger to $73 From $67, Keeps Equalweight Rating	MT
Mar. 06	Telsey Advisory Adjusts Price Target on Kroger to $82 From $80, Maintains Outperform Rating	MT
Mar. 06	HSBC Adjusts Price Target on Kroger to $73 From $71, Maintains Hold Rating	MT
Mar. 06	Jefferies Adjusts Price Target on Kroger to $82 From $80, Maintains Buy Rating	MT
Mar. 06	Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on Kroger to $82 From $79, Maintains Buy Rating	MT
Mar. 06	JPMorgan Adjusts Price Target on Kroger to $72 From $71, Maintains Neutral Rating	MT

Kroger Co. (The) is one of the American leaders in food products distribution. Net sales break down by activity as follows: - distribution of non-perishable food products (52.3%). In addition, the group offers general merchandise products (apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products and toys), health care and beauty products, and natural products; - distribution of fresh produce (24.7%): fruit and vegetables, meat products, seafood, fine groceries, bakery products, fresh prepared products, etc.; - distribution of pharmaceutical products (10.6%); - operation of supermarkets with service stations (10.2%); - other (2.2%): primarily manufacturing of food products for third parties through 33 production sites (bakeries and dairy plants) located in the United States. As of February 1, 2025, business is ensured through 2,731 supermarkets (of which 2,273 had pharmacies and 1,702 had fuel centers). The United States accounts for all net sales.

Employees

400,000

Sector

Food Retail & Distribution

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