The Kroger CoLTS:0JS2 +2.25%69 Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.39% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 196 Retail - Defensive companies, The Kroger Co ranks worse than 59.69% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of The Kroger Co is 2.39%.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of The Kroger Co is 2.39%.
LTS:0JS2's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 59.69% of 196
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.855
vs LTS:0JS2: 2.39
During the past 12 months, The Kroger Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The Kroger Co was 23.10% per year. The lowest was 7.50% per year. And the median was 13.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The Kroger Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
LTS:0JS2 vs SFM, ACI, WMK: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Kroger Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
The Kroger Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
The Kroger Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.350000
2026-05-15
2026-05-15
2026-06-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.350000
2026-02-13
2026-02-13
2026-03-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.350000
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
2025-12-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.350000
2025-08-15
2025-08-15
2025-09-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
The Kroger Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
1.4
/
58.54
=
2.39 %
Current Share Price is $58.54. The Kroger Co's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.35 * 4 = $1.4.
The Kroger Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.39% mean?
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.39% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #117 out of 196 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is The Kroger Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
The Kroger Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.39%. The Retail - Defensive industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.86. The Kroger Co's value of 2.39% is 16.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #117 out of 196 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Kroger Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kroger Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to SFM and ACI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #117 out of 196 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places The Kroger Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.86. The Kroger Co's value of 2.39% is 16.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.86, based on 196 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kroger Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.39% is 16.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kroger Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kroger Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.84, compared to a current price of $58.54 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.39% and 16.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.86. The Kroger Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.39% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kroger Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $58.54 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $66.84.
GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.39%
GF Value™: $66.84 vs. price of $58.54 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#117 of 196)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JS2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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 78% 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.
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