Is KR a good investment in 2026?

Kroger Co. trades at a P/E ratio of 44.1, with medium volatility (25.5% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of KR?

Based on 30-day volatility of 25.5%, KR has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.55 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Kroger Co. (KR) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does KR pay dividends?

Yes, Kroger Co. has a dividend yield of 2.06%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$43.03B

P/E RATIO

44.1

BETA

0.55

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.06%

52W HIGH

$76.58

52W LOW

$58.60

VOLATILITY

25.5%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$75.60 → $67.99-10.07%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$71.22 → $67.99-4.5%

KR | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/13/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.

METRIC	KR	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	44.1x	21.0x	↑ 110%
Beta	0.55	0.65	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.06%	2.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	25.5%	18%	Higher risk

TOP CONSUMER DEFENSIVE PEERS

PEP

Competitors Analysis

Compare KR's key metrics against its main consumer defensive sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
KRKR(You are here)	$67.99	$43.03B	Consumer Defensive	—
PG	$145.16	$339.74B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
KO	$77.47	$333.44B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
PEP	$157.06	$214.69B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Kroger Co. is currently trading at $67.99, which is 11.2% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.55, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME5.2M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KR a good buy right now?

Kroger Co. trades at 44.1x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 25.5% volatility.

Does KR pay dividends?

Yes, Kroger Co. offers a dividend yield of 2.06%. This translates to approximately $1.40 per share annually.

How volatile is KR?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 25.5% and beta of 0.55,KR is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.