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Kroger Co.

S&P 500
KR|Consumer Defensive|Grocery Stores|$65.64|P/E 44.0|MCap 42.9B|NYSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

60/ 100Safe

KR's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 27.0% fcf payout ratio & 20.3% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 87.0% earnings payout ratio & 2.9x interest coverage.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • FCF Payout Ratio: 27.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 20.3%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.

Risks

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 87.0%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
  • Interest Coverage: 2.9xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
  • Current Ratio: 0.8xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
87.0%Warning
FCF Payout Ratio
27.0%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
20.3%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
2.9xWarning

Balance Sheet

Warning
Net Debt / Total Assets
42.8%Caution
Current Ratio
0.8xWarning
Debt-to-Equity
416.0Warning

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
14.4%Safe
Operating Margin
3.4%Warning
Gross Margin
23.4%Caution
Profit Margin Stability
ModerateCaution

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
2.6%Caution
Earnings Stability
StableSafe

About Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. is one of the world's largest food retailers, operating a vast network of combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses across the United States. It provides a wide array of products including natural foods, organic sections, fresh seafood, organic produce, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, apparel, home furnishings, electronics, automotive items, and toys. The company emphasizes growing households and customer loyalty through strategic pillars such as fresh offerings, brands like Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic, data personalization, and seamless shopping experiences. Key segments include robust pharmacy services with GLP-1 medications, accelerating e-commerce with delivery options now surpassing pickup in popularity, and partnerships like nationwide delivery via Uber apps covering nearly 2,700 stores. Fuel centers complement its convenience-focused model. Founded in 1883 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Kroger Co. plays a pivotal role in the retail grocery sector by delivering value, convenience, and essential goods to consumers.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.02%

Annual Dividend

$1.37

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

87.01%

FCF Payout Ratio

27.00%

Stock Price

$65.64

52-Week Range

$58.60 $76.58

Dividend History (2016–2025)

KR annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

KR earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

May 15, 2026

Next Payment Date

June 1, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

12.54%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

2.58%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

5.43%

3-Year Total Growth

42.55%

5-Year Total Growth

13.56%

10-Year Total Growth

69.62%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$6,564.00

Annual Income

$137.00

Quarterly Income

$34.25

Monthly Income

$11.42

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KR's current dividend yield?
Kroger Co. (KR) currently has a dividend yield of 2.02%, based on a stock price of $65.64 and an annual dividend of $1.37.
When is KR's next dividend payment date?
KR's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-15 and the next payment date is 2026-06-01. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does KR pay in dividends per year?
Kroger Co. paid $1.34 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has KR been increasing its dividend?
Kroger Co. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 2.58% and a 10-year CAGR of 5.43%.
Is KR's dividend safe?
Kroger Co. has a payout ratio of 87.01%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 27.00%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.
How is KR's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Kroger Co.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer defensive companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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