The Kroger Co.
KRThe Kroger Co. is a major American retail company primarily engaged in grocery retailing. Founded in 1883, it operates a chain of supermarkets, multi-department stores, and logistics and manufacturing divisions. Kroger is known for its extensive store presence across the United States, offering grocery products, fresh foods, and private-label brands, along with pharmacy and fuel services.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | $0.35 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 |
| September 1, 2025 | $0.35 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 |
| June 1, 2025 | $0.32 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 |
| March 1, 2025 | $0.32 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-14 |
| December 1, 2024 | $0.32 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 |
Dividends Summary
- The Kroger Co. has issued 79 dividend payments over the past 19 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 41 days ago, on December 1, 2025
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $0.35 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $0.16 per share.
Company News
Kroger has completed the sale of its online wellness unit Vitacost.com to iHerb as part of a strategic portfolio review. The move allows Kroger to focus on its core grocery business and allocate capital toward food retail and supply chain improvements. iHerb views the acquisition as strengthening its position in the digital health and nutrition r...
iHerb Holdings has completed its acquisition of Vitacost.com from The Kroger Co. The deal combines two major online health and wellness retailers, giving iHerb immediate access to Vitacost's loyal U.S. customer base and 40,000+ products while providing Vitacost customers access to iHerb's global supply chain and fulfillment platform. The transact...
Kroger has authorized a $2 billion share repurchase program, bringing total buyback capacity to $2.9 billion. With a strong balance sheet (1.73x net debt to EBITDA), growing digital sales (17% growth), and favorable market dynamics as consumers shift from restaurants to home cooking due to inflation, Kroger presents a defensive value play for 202...
Kroger reported Q3 earnings beating analyst expectations at $1.05 per share, but missed sales targets at $33.9 billion. Same-store sales increased 2.6%, but total revenue declined 0.9%, leading to a stock price drop of 4.63%.
Kroger, a major supermarket chain, issued a conservative outlook for its fiscal 2025 projections, citing factors 'outside our control' such as economic uncertainties around tariffs and trade wars. Despite this, the company's fourth-quarter profit topped analyst estimates.
