KR dividend history

CINCINNATI, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share to be paid on June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2026. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 13% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time.Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sustainable net earn

CINCINNATI, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share to be paid on March 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 13, 2026. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 13% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sustainable

CINCINNATI, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors approved an incremental $2.0 billion share repurchase authorization, in addition to the $7.5 billion share repurchase authorization announced in December 2024. With the addition of this $2.0 billion authorization, Kroger has approximately $2.9 billion available under its share repurchase authorizations as of December 23, 2025. "This additional authorization reflects the Board's confidence in Kroger's strong growth outlook and balance sheet," said Ron Sargent, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "Kro

CINCINNATI, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share to be paid on December 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 14, 2025. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 13% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sustaina

CINCINNATI, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors approved a dividend increase from $1.28 to $1.40 per year. The next quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share will be paid on September 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of close of business on August 15, 2025. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 13% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. This marks the 19th consecutive year of dividend increases. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. "This divide

CINCINNATI, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 32 cents per share to be paid on June 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2025. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 13.5% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sustainable net

CINCINNATI, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 32 cents per share to be paid on March 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 14, 2025. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 13.5% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sustainabl

Reiterates Commitment to Investing in America to Lower Grocery Prices, Raise Associate Wages, and Support Local Communities Highlights Resilience of Value Creation Model and Strong Momentum to Drive Long-term, Sustainable Growth Board of Directors Authorizes $7.5B Share Repurchase Program including $5B Accelerated Share Repurchase CINCINNATI, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today terminated its merger agreement with Albertsons after the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon granted the Federal Trade Commission's request for a preliminary injunction to block the proposed merger. After reviewing options, the company determined it is no longer in its best interes

CINCINNATI, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 32 cents per share to be paid on December 1, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2024. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 13.5% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sustai

CINCINNATI, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors approved a dividend increase from $1.16 to $1.28 per year. The next quarterly dividend of 32 cents per share will be paid on September 1, 2024, to shareholders of record as of close of business on August 15, 2024. Kroger's quarterly dividend has grown at a 13.5% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. This marks the 18th consecutive year of dividend increases. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. "The dividend i

CINCINNATI, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 29 cents per share to be paid on June 1, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2024. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 13.7% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sustainable net

CINCINNATI, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 29 cents per share to be paid on March 1, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 15, 2024. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 13.7% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sustainabl

CINCINNATI, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 29 cents per share to be paid on December 1, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2023. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 13.7% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sustai

CINCINNATI, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors approved a dividend increase from $1.04 to $1.16 per year. The next quarterly dividend of 29 cents per share will be paid on September 1, 2023, to shareholders of record as of close of business on August 15, 2023. Kroger's quarterly dividend has grown at a 13.7% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. This marks the 17th consecutive year of dividend increases. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. "This dividend

CINCINNATI, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 26 cents per share to be paid on June 1, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2023.  The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a double-digit compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sustaina

CINCINNATI, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 26 cents per share to be paid on March 1, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 15, 2023. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 14% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sustainable

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 26 cents per share to be paid on December 1, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2022. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 14% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term su

CINCINNATI, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co's (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors approved a dividend increase from $0.84 to $1.04 per year. The next quarterly dividend of 26 cents per share will be paid on September 1, 2022, to shareholders of record as of close of business on August 15, 2022. Kroger's quarterly dividend has grown at a 14% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. This marks the 16th consecutive year of dividend increases. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. "This dividend inc

CINCINNATI, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 21 cents per share to be paid on June 1, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 13, 2022. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a double-digit compound annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sustainab

CINCINNATI, Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 21 cents per share to be paid on March 1, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 15, 2022. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a double-digit compound annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sust

CINCINNATI, Dec. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today authorized a new $1 billion share repurchase program, replacing the current authorization, which had approximately $157 million remaining as of December 29, 2021.  "We are customer obsessed and focused on leading with fresh and accelerating with digital, which is building momentum in our business and will drive Kroger's long-term success," said Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "Kroger's share repurchase authorization reflects our Board of Directors' confidence in the streng

CINCINNATI, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 21 cents per share to be paid on December 1, 2021, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2021. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a double-digit compound annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business and drive profitabl

CINCINNATI, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE:KR) Board of Directors approved a dividend increase from 72 to 84 cents per year. The next quarterly dividend of 21 cents per share will be paid on September 1, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 13, 2021.  Kroger's quarterly dividend has grown at a double-digit compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. This marks the 15th consecutive year of annual dividend increases. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over ti

CINCINNATI, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today reported its first quarter 2021 results and will update investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital initiatives are positioning Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen "Kroger is even better positioned to connect with our customers than we were prior to the pandemic as a result of our relentless focus on leading with fresh and accelerating with digital. I am incredibly proud of our amazing associates who continue to be there for our cu

CINCINNATI, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced that certain associates within the Fred Meyer and QFC divisions have ratified an agreement with four local unions for the transfer of liabilities from the Sound Retirement Trust to the UFCW Consolidated Pension Plan. This new arrangement will help secure the pension benefits of more than 10,600 Kroger Family of Companies' associates and is expected to minimize the organization's exposure to market risk going forward while also reducing administrative costs. "I am delighted we have reached an agr

CINCINNATI, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE: KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 18 cents per share to be paid on June 1, 2021, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 14, 2021. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a double-digit compound annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business and drive profitable growth while also maintaining its current investment grade debt rating and returning capital to shareholders. The company ac

CINCINNATI, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE: KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 18¢ per share to be paid on March 1, 2021, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 12, 2021. The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a double-digit compound annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time. Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business and drive profitable growth while also maintaining its current investment grade debt rating and returning capital to shareholders. The company

CINCINNATI, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today that associates across 14 divisions have ratified an agreement with 20 local unions of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) to withdraw from the UFCW International Union-Industry Pension Fund ("National Fund"). A tentative agreement was announced on July 21, 2020. "We are pleased to reach an agreement that improves the security and stability of future benefits for our associates and modernizes our retirement benefits offering," said Gary Millerchip, Kroger's chief financial officer. "In an environment where pensions are faced with funding challenges, our strong financial position permits us to inv