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The Kroger CoLTS:0JS2 -1.51%69 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.50% as of Apr. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 13.50. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Retail - Defensive companies, The Kroger Co ranks better than 57.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kroger Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JS2'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.5 Med: 13.5 Max: 23.1
Current: 12.5
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.
LTS:0JS2's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 57.55% of 139
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 10.1
vs LTS:0JS2: 12.50
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.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The Kroger Co was 0.28. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.23.
2. 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 Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $55.94.
The Kroger Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.4.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of The Kroger Co was 2.54%. The lowest was 1.21%. And the median was 1.92%.
Good Sign:
The Kroger Co stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
* 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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LTS:0JS2 vs SFM, ACI, WMK: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
The Kroger Co 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 12.50% mean?
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 12.50% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.50. Over the past decade, The Kroger Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 7.50 to 23.10. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #59 out of 139 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is The Kroger Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
The Kroger Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 12.50% is near median its 10-year median of 13.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.50 to a high of 23.10. The Retail - Defensive industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10. The Kroger Co's value of 12.50% is 23.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #59 out of 139 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to SFM and ACI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #59 out of 139 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts The Kroger Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10. The Kroger Co's value of 12.50% is 23.8% above this benchmark. Historically, The Kroger Co's own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 7.50 to 23.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.50 vs. the industry median of 10.10, The Kroger Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Retail - Defensive companies is 10.10, based on 139 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kroger Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 12.50% is 23.8% above 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kroger Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.50. 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 $67.00, compared to a current price of $55.94 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.50 and 23.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 10.10. The Kroger Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.50% as of Apr. 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 $55.94 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.00.
GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 12.50% (near median its 10-year median of 13.50)
GF Value™: $67.00 vs. price of $55.94 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#59 of 139)
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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