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The Kroger Co (The Kroger Co) Change In Working Capital : $808 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2024)


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What is The Kroger Co Change In Working Capital?

The Kroger Co's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was $-10 Mil.

The Kroger Co's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2024 was $808 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).


The Kroger Co Change In Working Capital Historical Data

The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's Change In Working Capital can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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The Kroger Co Change In Working Capital Chart

The Kroger Co Annual Data
Trend Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24
Change In Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -607.00 1,541.00 -229.00 -3,193.00 808.00

The Kroger Co Quarterly Data
Apr19 Jul19 Oct19 Jan20 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24
Change In Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -904.00 502.00 1,414.00 -1,098.00 -10.00

The Kroger Co Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $808 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Years EndedJanuary 31,(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities: 2014 2013 2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net (566) (614) (796)
Inventories (1,667) (2,759) (3,727)
Accounts payable 531 1,061 2,687
Accrued liabilities 103 271 (935)
Accrued income taxes (1,224) 981 994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


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The Kroger Co (The Kroger Co) Business Description

Address
1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45202
Kroger is the leading U.S. grocer, with 2,719 supermarkets operating under several banners throughout the country at the end of fiscal 2022. Around 83% of stores have pharmacies, while nearly 60% also sell fuel. The company also operates roughly 120 fine jewelry stores. Kroger features a leading private-label offering and manufactures around 30% of its own-brand units (and more than 40% of its grocery own-label assortment) itself in 33 food production plants nationwide. Kroger is a top-two grocer in most of its major markets (as of early 2021, according to company data). Virtually all of Kroger's sales come from the United States. Kroger has offered to acquire Albertsons in a $25 billion deal; if the transaction is approved by regulators, it should close in 2024.
Executives
Carin L Fike officer: Vice President and Treasurer 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Timothy A Massa officer: Group Vice President 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Christine S Wheatley officer: Group Vice President 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Kenneth C Kimball officer: Senior Vice President C/O THE KROGER CO., 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Stuart Aitken officer: Group Vice President C/O JOURNAL MEDIA GROUP, INC., 333 WEST STATE STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53203
Yael Cosset officer: Group Vice President 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Gary Millerchip officer: Senior Vice President and CFO 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Todd A Foley officer: Vice President and Treasurer 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Valerie L. Jabbar officer: Senior Vice President THE KROGER CO., 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Mary Ellen Adcock officer: Group Vice President 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Calvin J Kaufman officer: Group Vice President THE KROGER CO., 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Mark C Tuffin officer: Senior Vice President THE KROGER CO., 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Elaine L. Chao director C/O DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC., ONE DOLE DRIVE, WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91362
Michael Joseph Donnelly officer: Senior Vice President
Susan J Kropf director C/O AVON PRODUCTS INC, 1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10105-0196

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