Kroger Co.
- KR · NYSE
- Retail-Grocery Stores
- Cincinnati, OH
- 403,000 employees
- CIK 0000056873
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
- Gregory S. Foran Chief Executive Officer 4, 2026-03-16
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David John Christopher Kennerley Executive Vice President & CFO 4, 2026-03-16 - Emilee F. Demartino Executive Vice President 4, 2026-09-28
- George H. Vincent Executive Vice President 4, 2026-09-28
- Megan N. Shaffer Group Vice President 4, 2026-09-28
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Mary Ellen Adcock Executive Vice President 4, 2026-09-21
Kroger Co is a U.S. public company in retail-grocery stores (SIC 5411), headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. It trades as KR on NYSE. Revenue was $148B in the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, +0.4% from the year before. It reported about 403,000 employees. Gregory S. Foran is Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $148B 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $147B 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $150B 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $148B 10-K, 2025-04-01 | $138B 10-K, 2024-04-02 |
| Operating income | $1.9B 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $3.8B 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $3.1B 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $4.1B 10-K, 2025-04-01 | $3.5B 10-K, 2024-04-02 |
| SG&A | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| Net income | $1.0B 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $2.7B 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $2.2B 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $2.2B 10-K, 2025-04-01 | $1.7B 10-K, 2024-04-02 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| W. Rodney McMullen Chairman and CEO at The Kroger Co. | Named in proxy bio: Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-05-13 |
| Gregory S. Foran | Chief Executive Officer | 4, 2026-03-16 |
| David J. C. Kennerley CFO, Kroger | Named in proxy bio: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-05-13 |
| Todd A. Foley | Named in proxy bio: Former Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-05-13 |
| David John Christopher Kennerley | Executive Vice President & CFO | 4, 2026-03-16 |
| Emilee F. Demartino | Executive Vice President | 4, 2026-09-28 |
| George H. Vincent | Executive Vice President | 4, 2026-09-28 |
| Megan N. Shaffer | Group Vice President | 4, 2026-09-28 |
| Mary Ellen Adcock | Executive Vice President | 4, 2026-09-21 |
| Mark R. Ibbotson Chief Stores Operations Officer at Kroger | Executive Vice President | 3, 2026-09-18 |
| Nathan T. Faust | Executive Vice President | 3, 2026-09-18 |
| Carin L. Fike | Vice President and Treasurer | 4, 2026-07-16 |
 Yael Cosset EVP, Chief Digital and Technology Officer | Executive Vice President | 4, 2026-07-15 |
| Kevin M. Brown | Board member (per proxy) bio: Executive Vice President of Global Operations and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Dell Technologies | DEF 14A, 2026-05-13 |
| Valerie L. Jabbar Senior Vice President, Retail Divisions at Kroger | Senior Vice President | 4, 2026-03-16 |
| Gabriel Arreaga | Executive Vice President | 4, 2026-03-16 |
What Kroger Co does
The Kroger Co. (the “Company” or “Kroger”) was founded in 1883 and incorporated in 1902. Our Company is built on the foundation of our retail grocery business, which includes the added convenience of our retail pharmacies and fuel centers. Our strategy is focused on growing households and increasing customer loyalty by delivering great value and convenience, and investing in Fresh, Our Brands , Personalization and eCommerce.
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 590.6 million (as of September 15, 2026) | 10-Q, September 18, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $46.1B (as of August 16, 2025) | 10-K, March 31, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending August 15, 2026) | 10-Q, September 18, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting June 25, 2026 (filed May 13, 2026) | DEF 14A, May 13, 2026 |
| Auditor | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Cincinnati, Ohio) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | Mary Ellen Adcock Executive Vice President | Sale | 72,901 | $4.4M | Form 4, September 21, 2026 |
| July 14, 2026 | Yael Cosset Executive Vice President | Sale | 30,000 | $1.8M | Form 4, July 15, 2026 |
| July 16, 2025 | Clyde R. Moore Director | Sale | 3,810 | $273K | Form 4, July 17, 2025 |
| July 11, 2025 | Clyde R. Moore Director | Sale | 26,814 | $1.9M | Form 4, July 14, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-20
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-10-05
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-09-11
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-09-02
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-07-01
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-06-26
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-06-18
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-05-27
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-03-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-02-09
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
Frequently asked questions about Kroger Co
- What does Kroger Co do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "The Kroger Co. (the “Company” or “Kroger”) was founded in 1883 and incorporated in 1902. Our Company is built on the foundation of our retail grocery business, which includes the added convenience of our retail pharmacies and fuel centers. Our strategy is focused on growing households and increasing customer loyalty by delivering great value and convenience, and investing in Fresh, Our Brands , Personalization and eCommerce."
- What is Kroger Co's revenue?
- $148B for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, from its 10-K filed March 31, 2026.
- Is Kroger Co profitable?
- Kroger Co reported net income of $1.0B for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026.
- How many employees does Kroger Co have?
- About 403,000 as of March 31, 2026, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Kroger Co?
- Gregory S. Foran, Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 4 filed March 16, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Kroger Co?
- David John Christopher Kennerley, Executive Vice President & CFO, as named in a 4 filed March 16, 2026.
- Where is Kroger Co headquartered?
- Cincinnati, OH.
- What is Kroger Co's stock ticker?
- KR on NYSE.
- What industry is Kroger Co in?
- Retail-Grocery Stores, SIC code 5411.
- What is Kroger Co's website?
- kroger.com. Investor relations: https://ir.kroger.com/home/default.aspx.
- When does Kroger Co report earnings next?
- December 3, 2026 at 08:00. Source: wire_prnewswire.
- Is Kroger Co a public company?
- Yes. Kroger Co files with the SEC under CIK 0000056873 and trades as KR.
- Who audits Kroger Co?
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Cincinnati, Ohio, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Kroger Co are outstanding?
- 590.6 million shares as of September 15, 2026, from its 10-Q filed September 18, 2026.
- What is Kroger Co's public float?
- $46.1B as of August 16, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed March 31, 2026.
- How many business segments does Kroger Co report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending August 15, 2026, from its 10-Q filed September 18, 2026.
- When is Kroger Co's annual shareholder meeting?
- June 25, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed May 13, 2026.
- Have Kroger Co insiders traded stock recently?
- Since July 11, 2025, officers and directors reported 4 open-market sales worth about $8.4M and 0 purchases on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Mary Ellen Adcock (Executive Vice President) sold 72,901 shares on September 18, 2026.