Kroger Stock Price, News & Analysis

Kroger (NYSE: KR) launched the Verified Savings Program on Dec 29, 2025 to expand food access for customers receiving government assistance. Eligible shoppers who verify status via SheerID can get a 20% discount on fruits and vegetables and 50% off Boost by Kroger Plus memberships. Verification is valid for five months and must be reconfirmed to remain enrolled. The produce discount automatically loads to a Kroger digital account and is valid through Jan 31, 2026. Discount and Boost terms have location, item, and usage restrictions; Boost half-off prices include $34.50/year or $4.50/month for Boost Essential, and $49.50/year or $6.50/month for Boost.

Tempo (NYSE: KR) announced a partnership with global tennis icon Maria Sharapova to promote Tempo's chef-crafted, registered dietitian-approved ready-to-heat meals. Tempo meals are single-serve, ready in about 2 minutes, often under 500 calories, with 30+ grams of protein and GLP-1 balanced nutrition. Customers can choose 24+ menu options and order four or more meals per week. A “Not A Chef” Sweepstakes runs Dec 29, 12 PM CST–Jan 30, 11:59 PM CT offering a chance to win free meals for a year.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) announced on Dec. 23, 2025 that its Board approved an incremental $2.0 billion share repurchase authorization, adding to the $7.5 billion authorization from December 2024.

With the addition, Kroger has about $2.9 billion available for repurchases as of Dec. 23, 2025. The company said repurchases may be funded from operations and existing liquidity, have no expiration date, and can be executed in open-market or private transactions, including 10b5-1 plans.

Kroger reiterated a focus on maintaining its investment-grade rating, continuing quarterly dividends, and managing capital toward target leverage; since 2015 it has repurchased ~35% of outstanding shares.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) and Murray's Cheese launched a holiday program offering seasonal cheeses, gift ideas, premade and custom cheeseboards, recipes, and nationwide shipping through Kroger family stores.

Highlights include Murray's Cave Aged Original Stockinghall Cheddar, which won Best Cheddar, Best American Cheese and was ranked fifth overall at the World Cheese Awards; a new truffle-focused selection; in-store tastings; and year-round Murray's Cheese Clubs that ship five curated monthly experiences.

Gulf Coast Commercial Group and Nexus Real Estate Co. purchased a 70-acre site in Fate, Texas to develop a Kroger-anchored shopping center as part of the 267-acre Lafayette Crossing master-planned mixed-use development announced December 4, 2025. The project will include a proposed second large retail anchor, multiple pad sites and approximately +/- 33,000 sf of Class A retail space, with pre-leasing handled by SHOP Cos.

The site sits east of Lake Ray Hubbard near several new single-family communities; DB2RE represented the purchaser and also helped acquire an adjacent parcel. SHOP Cos. is also marketing space across I-30 anchored by a 66,000 SF Fresh by Brookshires.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) reported 3Q25 results and updated full-year guidance on Dec 4, 2025. Total sales were $33.9B; identical sales without fuel rose 2.6%. GAAP operating loss was $(1,541)M and GAAP EPS was $(2.02), which includes $2.6B of impairment and related charges (a $3.00 loss per share) related to the automated fulfillment network. Adjusted FIFO operating profit was $1,089M and Adjusted EPS was $1.05. eCommerce sales grew 17%. Kroger completed a $5B ASR and plans to finish remaining $2.5B buybacks in FY25; FY25 adjusted EPS guidance narrowed to $4.75–$4.80.

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) will run its seasonal 12 Merry Days of Deals from December 3–14, 2025, with each daily deal available to clip for one day and redeem through December 16, 2025.

Customers can access each offer via the Kroger app, Kroger.com, or in store by entering a Rewards Card number or asking for the 12 Merry Day offer at checkout. Deals cover a range of store items including holiday hosting, seasonal merchandise, and fresh products.

To participate: log into your digital account each day from December 3–14, clip that day’s coupon, and redeem all clipped coupons by December 16.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) will hold its third quarter 2025 earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Management will discuss financial and operational results for Q3 2025. The live webcast will be available at ir.kroger.com under "QuarterlyResults." An on-demand replay will be posted at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on December 4, 2025.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) updated its eCommerce strategy on Nov 18, 2025 to simplify the customer experience, expand third-party delivery, and drive profitable sales growth.

The company expects approximately $400 million of eCommerce operating profit improvement in 2026 and will incur approximately $2.6 billion of impairment and related charges in Q3 2025 tied to closures of certain automated fulfillment facilities. Kroger broadened relationships with Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber Eats and plans to close facilities in Pleasant Prairie WI, Frederick MD, and Groveland FL in January while piloting store-based automation.