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Historical Annual Returns
Over the past 20 years, The Kroger Co. has delivered an average annual return of 14.1%. The stock peaked in 2014 with a massive +65.9% gain, while investors faced a downturn in 2009 (-21.3%). Overall, the stock finished in the green 16 times out of 20 years.
Avg Return
+14.1%
Win Rate
80%
16W - 4L
Best
+65.9%
2014
Worst
-21.3%
2009
Performance Consistency
About The Kroger Co.
Visit Website ↗The Kroger Co. is an American retail company that operates supermarkets and multi-department stores throughout the United States. It is one of the world's largest retailers.
Key Business Segments
Supermarkets
Operates retail food and drug stores, multi-department stores, jewelry stores, and convenience stores.
Manufacturing
Produces various private-label food products sold in its supermarkets.
Key Innovations
- ✓Electronic scanners (early adopter)
- ✓QueVision (infrared camera technology to reduce wait times)
- ✓Ocado partnership for automated fulfillment centers
Historical Milestones
Founded by Barney Kroger in Cincinnati.
First grocery chain to have its own bakery.
Merger with Dillon Companies.
Merger with Fred Meyer, creating the largest US grocer.