The Kroger Co.
KR
Rank in Stocks
#654
The Kroger Co. functions as a significant retail entity throughout the United... The Kroger Co. functions as a significant retail entity throughout the United States, encompassing a varied collection of store formats. Its operations include integrated food and drug stores, which stock a broad range of products from natural and organic sections to pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce. The company also runs multi-department stores that broaden their offerings to include apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living goods, electronics, automotive products, and toys. Furthermore, Kroger's marketplace stores blend comprehensive grocery services, pharmacies, health and beauty care, and perishable items with general merchandise such as clothing and household goods. Its price impact warehouse stores, on the other hand, concentrate on providing groceries, health and beauty essentials, meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce at competitive prices. Beyond its retail presence, Kroger is involved in manufacturing and processing food products, which it then sells through its own supermarkets and online platforms. The company also operates 1,613 fuel centers, selling fuel to customers. As of January 29, 2022, The Kroger Co. managed 2,726 supermarkets, operating under numerous brand names across 35 states and the District of Columbia. Established in 1883, the company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Share Price
$63.52
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$37.51B
Change (1 day)
1.27%
Change (1 year)
-7.93%
Country
US
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Category
Consumer Defensive
Operating Margin for The Kroger Co. (KR)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 1.39%
According to The Kroger Co. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 1.39%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 3.30%.
Operating Margin history for The Kroger Co. from 2001 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 1.39% | -46.95% |
| 2025 | 2.62% | -20.61% |
| 2024 | 3.30% | 7.84% |
| 2023 | 3.06% | 12.92% |
| 2022 | 2.71% | 18.34% |
| 2021 | 2.29% | 4.57% |
| 2020 | 2.19% | -1.79% |
| 2019 | 2.23% | -8.23% |
| 2018 | 2.43% | -18.46% |
| 2017 | 2.98% | -9.70% |
| 2016 | 3.30% | 9.63% |
| 2015 | 3.01% | 5.99% |
| 2014 | 2.84% | -1.39% |
| 2013 | 2.88% | 98.62% |
| 2012 | 1.45% | -43.58% |
| 2011 | 2.57% | -7.89% |
| 2010 | 2.79% | -10.29% |
| 2009 | 3.11% | -6.04% |
| 2008 | 3.31% | -4.61% |
| 2007 | 3.47% | 3.27% |
| 2006 | 3.36% | 15.07% |
| 2005 | 2.92% | 16.80% |
| 2004 | 2.50% | -49.70% |
| 2003 | 4.97% | 5.52% |
| 2002 | 4.71% | -3.48% |
| 2001 | 4.88% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00% | - |
CA
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| 3.99% | -97.13% |
AU
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| 0.00% | - |
NL
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| 0.00% | - |
JP
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| 9.02% | -93.51% |
CA
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.