KR – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Contender 19 Years

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. Its combination food and drug stores offer natural food a

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Company Info

Symbol KR
Company Kroger Company (The)
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Grocery Stores
Website Visit
Market Cap $41,854.8M

Price Data

Price $63.16
Price Change -0.09
Price Change % -0.14%
Next Earnings Report Mar 5, 2026
Low (52W) $58.12
High (52W) $74.90

Dividend Data

Div Yield 2.22%
5Y Avg Yield 2.23%
Current Div $0.350
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $1.400
Previous Div $0.350
Ex-date Nov 14, 2025
Dividend Pay Date Dec 1, 2025

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 16.7
DGR 1Y 9.8%
DGR 3Y 12.5%
DGR 5Y 14.5%
DGR 10Y 13.0%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials 5.6%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 15.6%
TTR 1Y - No Specials 5.6%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 15.6%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $40.39
FV (P/E 10) % 56.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $28.25
FV (Peter Lynch) % 124.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $114.94
FV (Blended) % -45.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y -1.9%
NPM 0.5%
CF/Share $9.58
ROE 8.0%
Current R 0.9x
Debt/Capital 76.0%
ROTC 2.5%
P/E 55.9x
P/BV 5.1x
PEG 5.35
📊 Financial data last updated: December 29, 2025 3:08 pm (Data may be stale)

Calculate your KR Dividend Returns

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Portfolio Growth Over Time

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,000200$50.00$1.028.16%8.16%$904$904242$12,104
2$12,709242$52.50$1.078.16%8.57%$1,132$2,035286$15,041
3$15,793286$55.13$1.128.16%9.00%$1,391$3,427333$18,384
4$19,303333$57.88$1.188.16%9.45%$1,686$5,113383$22,189
5$23,299383$60.78$1.248.16%9.92%$2,023$7,136436$26,522
6$27,848436$63.81$1.308.16%10.41%$2,405$9,541493$31,453
7$33,026493$67.00$1.378.16%10.94%$2,841$12,382553$37,066
8$38,920553$70.36$1.448.16%11.48%$3,337$15,719618$43,457
9$45,629618$73.87$1.518.16%12.06%$3,901$19,620687$50,731
10$53,267687$77.57$1.588.16%12.66%$4,544$24,164761$59,011

KR Dividend History

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KR 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This chart compares the 10-year total return performance of KR with and without dividend reinvestment (DRIP). The analysis demonstrates how reinvesting dividends can significantly enhance long-term investment returns through the power of compounding, showing the difference between collecting dividends as cash versus automatically purchasing additional shares.

With DRIP No DRIP

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for KR

Based on past 10-year performance, here are KR growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +9.01%
Dividend CAGR of +12.99%

Using KR CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

KR (DRIP)KR (No DRIP)
Current Price$62.40$62.40
Start Shares160.26160.26
Start Value$10,000$10,000
After 10 years:
Final Share Count210.15160.26
Dividends Payment$4.75$4.75
Annual Dividends$967$761
Yield on cost9.67%7.61%
Share Price$147.83$147.83
Total Dividends$5,386$4,668
Final Value$31,067$28,359

Estimated Future Value + Dividends – KR

Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

KR Dividend History

Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

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KR Price

Price to Earnings

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Price to Sales

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Revenue

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Net Income

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Revenue vs Net Income

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Gross Profit

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Operating Income

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EBITDA

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Operating Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow / Share

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Earnings Per Share (EPS)

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Return on Equity (ROE)

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Return on Assets (ROA)

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Net Profit Margin

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Gross Profit Margin

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Cash & Debt

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Shares Outstanding

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Stock-Based Comp

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FCF vs Stock Based Comp

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FCF vs FCF / Share

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Revenue: Actual + Estimates

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EPS: Actual + Estimates

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Net Income: Actual + Estimates

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EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

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Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and other third-party providers and may contain errors or delays.

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