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Kroger Company (KR) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$66.76 +1.26% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $66.78

Kroger Company (KR) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 62/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 62/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →
ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $39.43B
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As of 2026-11-03, Kroger Company (NYSE: KR) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $66.76 (+1.26% 1D, market cap $39.43B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, KR ranks #41 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Staples sector (Food Chains), KR carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 38.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 8.7%. By comparison, TBBB (BBB Foods Inc. (Class A)) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $6.67B) and ACI (Albertsons Companies Inc.) posts a D- grade (37/100 RQD, P/E 27.7x, ROIC 7.4%, cap $6.15B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SFM leads on earnings multiple (8.5x) while SFM leads on capital efficiency (23.5% ROIC).

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Per KR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0000056873), Kroger Company generated $147.64B in revenue (+0.4% YoY), $1.02B in net income, and $667.1M in free cash flow against $49.95B in total assets and $14.51B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $66.79 (+0.04%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 0.5% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 62/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk D+
Cash (15)Whales (14)SEC (12)Macro (10)CEO (11)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.8% Base Target
$80 Bull$68 Base$53 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KR)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (62/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY KR SCORES 62/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0.5% FCF Margin ($667.1M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+14/20 pts (23% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±5.5% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (62.8) create a -10 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
54
Grade C-$63.09+1.6% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
57
Grade C$64.13+1.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
59
Grade C$65.02+2.7% Next Q
Current
62
Grade C$66.76+0.7% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C- (54) → C (62)Full Audit →
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Even with a 62/100 (C) score, KR faces multiple-compression risk if 38.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Priced at 38x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($61.10) or 200D SMA ($63.70) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($67.96) toward Bear Floor ($53.01).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM
62.830 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
4.33>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
5 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE56% OF RANGE
L: $54$66.76H: $77
1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (steady margins and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: BRQD 15 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 22 / 40
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BULLISH (75)

8.7% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 1.71% FCF yield.

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NEUTRAL (60)

Altman-Z 4.33 and Piotroski 5/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (58)

25/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 10/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like KR
  • ✓Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Priced at 38x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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KR // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -1.17%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $65.93H $66.76L $65.93C $66.76VOL 5.61M
RES: $69.57SUP: $56.79SMA50: $61.10SMA200: $63.70
$72.94$67.85$62.75$57.66$52.57RES $69.57SUP $56.79$66.762026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
29.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +0.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for KR. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (KR)

Consumer Staples Rank #41 of 146 ⚔️ TBBB vs KR Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Staples Peer Comparison (KR vs. TBBB, ACI, SFM, WMK)

Industry: Food Chains (14 Tracked Issuers)

Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kroger Company (KR) ranks #41 by composite RQD confidence (62/100, grade C) and #17 by equity capitalization ($39.43B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SFM leads on earnings valuation at 8.5x trailing P/E, while SFM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 23.5% ROIC and 38.8% gross margin. SFM currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 66/100 (C+) compared with KR at 62/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
KR ACTIVE
Kroger Company
C 62/100 38.3x — 8.7% +1.26% $39.43B Benchmark Subject
TBBB
BBB Foods Inc. (Class A)
C 63/100 — — — -0.02% $6.67B /tbbb-vs-kr →
ACI
Albertsons Companies Inc.
D- 37/100 27.7x 27.2% 7.4% +2.27% $6.15B /aci-vs-kr →
SFM
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
C+ 66/100 8.5x 38.8% 23.5% +3.54% $4.58B /sfm-vs-kr →
WMK
Weis Markets Inc.
C- 59/100 19.8x 25.0% 7.3% -0.57% $1.84B /wmk-vs-kr →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-01-31 • CIK 0000056873

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31), Kroger Company (KR) reported GAAP revenue of $147.64B (+0.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $147.12B , and -1.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.02B, operating cash flow of $7.31B, and free cash flow of $667.1M (+180.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, KR closed FY2025 with $49.95B in total assets against $14.51B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.33, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-01-31 $147.64B $1.02B $7.31B $667.1M $49.95B $14.51B
FY2024 (FY) 2025-02-01 $147.12B $2.67B $5.79B -$826.5M $52.62B $15.80B
FY2023 (FY) 2024-02-03 $150.04B $2.16B $6.79B $36.2M $180.05B $42.13B

3. KR Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is KR stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Kroger Company (NYSE: KR) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $66.76 (+1.26% 1D, market cap $39.43B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, KR ranks #41 in composite RQD confidence.

How does KR compare to TBBB and ACI in the Consumer Staples sector?

Within the Consumer Staples sector (Food Chains), KR carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 38.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 8.7%. By comparison, TBBB (BBB Foods Inc. (Class A)) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $6.67B) and ACI (Albertsons Companies Inc.) posts a D- grade (37/100 RQD, P/E 27.7x, ROIC 7.4%, cap $6.15B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SFM leads on earnings multiple (8.5x) while SFM leads on capital efficiency (23.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KR?

Per KR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0000056873), Kroger Company generated $147.64B in revenue (+0.4% YoY), $1.02B in net income, and $667.1M in free cash flow against $49.95B in total assets and $14.51B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is KR trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

KR last traded at $66.76 (+1.26% on volume of 5,609,124 shares), positioning the stock +9.26% above its 50-day simple moving average ($61.10) and +4.80% above its 200-day simple moving average ($63.70). Across its 52-week range of $54.15 to $76.58, KR sits at the 56.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.5% ($63.09 to $70.43).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell KR stock right now?

Kroger Company (KR) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 62/100 RQD Confidence. Solid steady margins (9% return on capital), mixed timing at 38x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is KR's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

KR's 12-month base price target is $67.96 (range $53.01 to $80.41), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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KR — Kroger Company: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:11:43Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, KR scores 62 out of 100, grade C, labeled "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (15 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 8.7% and an FCF yield of 1.71%. Investor implication: returns on capital are positive but modest, and the cash yield relative to the $65.93 price is thin, so the valuation depends heavily on future cash generation rather than current yield.
  • Whale 13F Flow (14 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. Investor implication: institutional positioning is supportive but not decisive; it adds some confidence without signaling strong conviction.
  • Insider Conviction (11 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. Investor implication: insider signals are the weakest supportive input, providing limited confirmation of management confidence.
  • Macro Regime Fit (10 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects beta of 1.03 and sector sensitivity. Investor implication: the stock moves roughly in line with the market, offering neither defensive insulation nor high-beta upside, which tempers its fit across changing macro regimes.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet (12 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects Altman Z 4.33, Piotroski F 5/9, and Debt/Equity 2.45. Investor implication: the Altman Z-score sits in a range the source does not interpret for us, the Piotroski score is moderate, and leverage is elevated, making balance sheet quality a central consideration.

Taken together, the pillars describe a stock with reasonable forensic strength and institutional support, offset by thin cash yield, weak insider signals, and elevated leverage. The Hold verdict reflects a balanced risk-reward profile rather than a clear directional signal.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$65.93$38.94B38.335.66.61.722.27%1.03$54.15 - $76.588.7%

Business

Kroger Company (The) (KR) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified under the Consumer Staples sector and the Food Chains industry, per the profile section. Per the profile, the company carries a market capitalization of $38.9B. Not available in source data: the specific products sold, customer segments served, and detailed revenue model. The profile and market data do not describe the business mechanics beyond sector and industry classification.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025 (filed 2026-01-31)$147642.0M$1890.0M$1016.0MN/A$667.1M$3334.0M$14509.0M
FY 2024 (filed 2025-02-01)$147123.0M$3849.0M$2665.0MN/A$-826.5M$3959.0M$15805.0M
FY 2023 (filed 2024-02-03)$150039.0M$3096.0M$2164.0MN/A$36.2MN/A$42131.0M

Per the market data, gross margin is 0%, operating margin is 1.3%, and net margin is 0.7%. Per the market data, ROIC is 8.7% and FCF yield is 1.71%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 4.33, the Piotroski F-Score is 5/9, and Debt/Equity is 2.45. Reported debt declined from $42131.0M in FY 2023 to $14509.0M in FY 2025 per the SEC financials, while FCF was negative in FY 2024 at $-826.5M before turning positive at $667.1M in FY 2025.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Not available in source data: upstream supplier dependencies, downstream customer dependencies, and sector correlation metrics. Investors should note that the workforce reduction referenced in the news feed may carry operational implications, but the source data does not quantify any second-order effects on suppliers, customers, or sector peers.

Analyst View & Smart Money Ownership

Per the analyst data section, no analyst data is available. Not available in source data: consensus rating and individual analyst ratings. Per the news feed, a MarketBeat item cites a consensus price target of $69.82. Per the holders section, no holder data is available. Not available in source data: SEC Form 4 insider transactions, 13F institutional holdings detail, and Congressional trades. The RQD insider pillar score of 11 / 20 references SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow, but the underlying trade detail is not provided.

Open Questions

  • What are the specific drivers behind the FY 2024 negative FCF of $-826.5M, and do they recur?
  • What is the scope and timing of the 37% corporate job cut, and what operating savings or costs are expected?
  • Given a net margin of 0.7% and TTM P/E of 38.3, what earnings trajectory underlies the forward P/E of 35.6?
  • What insider and 13F transactions underlie the insider and whale pillar scores?
  • What is the reported EPS for FY 2023 through FY 2025, which the financials list as N/A?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is KR (C • RQD 62/100) a Buy at $65.93?

Welcome to the KR (Kroger Company) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 62/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Food Chains. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (38.3x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SK SkepticalCFA Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $55.38 (-16.0%)
Spot @ $65.93

Pump the brakes on KR — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on KR, but look at what you are paying: 38.3x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Kroger Company expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $78.46 (+19.0%)
Spot @ $65.93

KR cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on KR, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Food Chains and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $65.93 (52-wk range $54.15 - $76.58), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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