The Kroger Co. (KR)

Consumer Staples ยท Retail-Grocery Stores

The Kroger Co. (KR) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since January 12, 1951. SentiSense covers The Kroger Co. in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Grocery Stores. Greg Foran is its chief executive officer. The company reports 403,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.thekrogerco.com.

About The Kroger Co.

Founded in 1883, Kroger is the largest pure-play supermarket operator in the United States, operating roughly 2,700 stores across more than 30 banners. Kroger's business is primarily grocery-led (roughly 79% of sales), spanning fresh food and private-label offerings, complemented by fuel centers (9%) and pharmacies (12%). The firm also generates income from advertising, data analytics, and manufacturing.

Institutional ownership

In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,299 institutions reported holding KR, with 519.7 million shares worth $28.9 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and Berkshire Hathaway. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 1 added shares and 4 reduced their positions during the quarter.

More on KR

  • KR sentiment: whether news and social coverage of The Kroger Co. leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
  • KR ownership: all 1,299 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
  • KR financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow by quarter and year.

SentiSense also tracks daily options readings for The Kroger Co.: IV rank, put/call percentile, 25-delta skew and open-interest walls.

Frequently asked questions

What does The Kroger Co. do?

Founded in 1883, Kroger is the largest pure-play supermarket operator in the United States, operating roughly 2,700 stores across more than 30 banners.

What sector is KR in?

SentiSense classifies The Kroger Co. in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Grocery Stores.

Where does KR stock trade?

The Kroger Co. (KR) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since January 12, 1951.

Who is the CEO of The Kroger Co.?

Greg Foran is the chief executive officer of The Kroger Co..