Kroger stock steadies after a 2.70% pullback
Published on 08/29/2026 at 10:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Kroger Co. (US5010441013) is trading near $56.93 after a 2.70% drop on August 27, 2026, while fiscal 2026 EPS guidance still points to $5.10 to $5.30 per share. The latest quarter added another anchor for the story: revenue reached $46.12 billion and EPS came in at $1.58.
Earnings still set the tone
The most recent quarter showed revenue up 2.2% year over year to $46.12 billion, while EPS missed the $1.59 consensus by $0.01. That split matters because the company is still guiding to $5.10 to $5.30 in fiscal 2026, and analysts' current year view sits at $5.21 per share.
One number stands out for valuation watchers. With the shares close to $56.93 and the 52-week range at $54.15 to $76.58, the stock is trading far below its high even after the recent recovery attempts.
Dividend and consensus
Income remains part of the setup as Kroger lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.39 per share, up from $0.35, for a $1.56 annualized payout. The new payment is scheduled for September 1, 2026, and the implied yield cited in recent coverage is 2.7%.
Analyst sentiment also stays constructive, with 10 buy ratings and nine holds in a 19-analyst sample and an average 12-month target of $72. That leaves the stock with a measurable gap between the last close and Wall Street's average view.
What Kroger sells
Its grocery and household staples mix still does the heavy lifting, from private-label food to pharmacy and health products across its retail banners. The model is built for steady traffic, recurring basket sizes and pricing power that can show up differently from quarter to quarter.
Shares and range
Kroger shares closed at $56.93 on August 27, 2026, after volume of 5,081,723 shares and an after-hours quote of $57.04. The 1-day range was $56.86 to $58.14, keeping the stock below the midpoint of its annual trading band.
Fact box
Company: Kroger Co.
ISIN: US5010441013
Ticker: KR
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 27, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EDT): $56.93 USD
Market cap: $35.80 billion
Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Grocery Stores
Index membership: S&P 500
