America's biggest traditional supermarket chain, running 2,726 stores under banners like Ralphs and Fred Meyer, plus fuel centers and its own food manufacturing.
Sells groceries at razor-thin net margins (0.71% TTM) — the real money comes from volume, private-label goods, and fuel, with annual revenue of USD 147.64B.
Scale and store density across 35 states create local logistics advantages that Walmart and Costco can't easily replicate, but Amazon's online grocery push and Aldi's price wars are eroding that edge.
Sell (sector percentile 13) — value A, growth C+, profitability C, momentum D-, revisions C-. Updated daily, sector-relative, identical for every user.
Key events, in time order
Strong pilot demand drives nationwide expansion with Fold
Community partnership boosts brand image, but routine marketing with limited financial impact
Large-scale closures signal proactive network contraction, affecting footprint and cost structure
First Trust Advisors reduced its Kroger position by 52.4% per latest 13F filing, signaling institutional shift.
Deal includes $1.25B cash and ~$400M assumed liabilities, covering 197 supermarkets and 11 pharmacies
Sales beat at $46.18B, comps +1%, EPS $1.58 slightly miss, FY outlook unchanged
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