The Kroger Co. · Consumer Staples · Retail
As of 2026-06-26, The Kroger Co. (KR) has a 3-month relative strength percentile of 18 within the TickerStance CS+ADRC universe (~5,000 tickers). Its Power rating (absolute 1–99) is 43. The current market Stance is 47 (Neutral). Sector: Consumer Staples, ranked 8 of 11. Average daily range 2.7%, relative volume 0.83×. TickerStance reports observed regime conditions across the full CS+ADRC universe; band assignment reflects current breadth, momentum, and macro inputs computed at the daily close. Percentile ranks run from 1 (weakest) to 99 (strongest) relative to all universe members on the same date.
Diluted EPS, last 8 quarters. Positive EPS uses YoY change.
Relative strength across horizons plus the leadership score.
Accumulation rating, relative volume, U/D ratio, breakout-day proof.
18 is not yet a leadership-grade RS read, Market Stance is 47
YoY sales growth, last 8 quarters. Sales must back the earnings story.
TTM operating margin. Expansion = real operating leverage.
YoY common shares outstanding. Down = buyback tailwind. Up > 2% = dilution flag.
Reported figures from SEC filings. No analyst estimates or forward guidance.
Daily range, ATR, beta, and the math for a 1-ADR stop.
KR is in a stage 4 downtrend, week 2. Currently in a 72-day base; basing ADR 2.5% (broad 2.6%). VCP detected: inconclusive. RS line below base-start high. Distance from 50d / 200d: -10.7% / -12.8%.
Weak relative strength and quiet attention. Little to read here either way.
Measures how unusual this name’s public attention is against its own 90-day history — a surprise reading, not a ranking of how watched it is versus other stocks. Intel, not a signal.
KR is held by 17 ETFs as of Mar 2026. Top owner: VTI at 0.07% weight, $1.3B notional. Top 3 carry $3.2B.
Top 10 by value, from SEC N-PORT-P filings dated Mar 2026.
| ETF | Weight | Value |
|---|---|---|
| VTIVanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.07% | $1.3B |
| VOOVanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.07% | $998M |
| VOVanguard Mid-Cap ETF | 0.45% | $890M |
| IVViShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 0.08% | $542M |
| SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.08% | $490M |
| XLPState Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.85% | $441M |
| VTVVanguard Value ETF | 0.14% | $309M |
| IWRiShares Russell Midcap ETF | 0.33% | $161M |
| IWDiShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | 0.14% | $96M |
| SPYMState Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | 0.08% | $89M |
Showing 10 of 17 ETF owners.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KR Jan avg: 0.61% median: 0.70% win: 100% σ: 0.36% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KR Feb avg: 4.48% median: 6.34% win: 75% σ: 5.40% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KR Mar avg: 10.02% median: 10.24% win: 100% σ: 5.57% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KR Apr avg: -2.97% median: -3.06% win: 20% σ: 6.50% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KR May avg: -5.65% median: -5.51% win: 0% σ: 2.51% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KR Jun avg: -1.62% median: -0.49% win: 50% σ: 7.40% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 (current) | KR Jul avg: 2.12% median: 0.80% win: 50% σ: 5.37% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KR Aug avg: -1.75% median: -2.79% win: 25% σ: 3.45% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KR Sep avg: -1.31% median: -2.08% win: 25% σ: 6.87% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KR Oct avg: 0.30% median: -0.64% win: 50% σ: 5.93% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KR Nov avg: 4.21% median: 4.88% win: 75% σ: 4.99% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KR Dec avg: -3.28% median: -3.51% win: 50% σ: 5.95% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 |