The Kroger Co. (KR) Stock Overview
NYSE · Consumer Defensive · Grocery Stores
About The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses.
Source: Yahoo Finance
Sector & Industry
The Kroger Co. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, within the Grocery Stores industry group. It is listed on the NYSE exchange.
The Kroger Co. at a Glance
| Company | The Kroger Co. |
| Ticker | KR |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Currency | USD |
| Price | $58.82 |
| Market cap | $36.04B |
| P/E ratio (trailing) | 34.40 |
| EPS (trailing) | $1.71 |
| 52-week high | $76.58 |
| 52-week low | $54.15 |
| Dividend yield | 2.45% |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Industry | Grocery Stores |
| Employees | 400,000 |
| Country | United States |
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What is The Kroger Co.'s P/E ratio?
The Kroger Co. (KR) has a trailing P/E ratio of 34.40 as of our latest data snapshot.
What is The Kroger Co.'s market cap?
The Kroger Co.'s market capitalisation is $36.04B based on the most recent snapshot.
What is KR's 52-week range?
Over the past 52 weeks, KR has traded between $54.15 and $76.58.
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