KR Stock Up 7.3% after 8-Day Win Streak
Kroger (KR) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 7.3% return. The company has gained about $3.8 Bil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $52 Bil. The stock remains 22.8% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 8.4% for the S&P 500.
KR operates 2,726 supermarkets across 35 states and D.C., including food and drug stores, multi-department, marketplace, and warehouse formats. After this rally, is KR still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell KR.
Comparing KR Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for KR stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | KR | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.1% | -0.3% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | 7.3% | 0.2% |
| 1M (21D) | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| 3M (63D) | 3.5% | 12.6% |
| YTD 2025 | 22.8% | 8.4% |
| 2024 | 36.9% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 5.0% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 0.4% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 49 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 62 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 27 | 37 |
| 4D | 11 | 14 |
| 5D | 1 | 9 |
| 6D | 8 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 49 | 62 |
Key Financials for Kroger (KR)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $150.0 Bil | $147.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $3.1 Bil | $3.8 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.2 Bil | $2.7 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $33.6 Bil | $34.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $828.0 Mil | $912.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $618.0 Mil | $634.0 Mil |
While KR stock looks attractive given its winning streak, investing in a single stock without detailed, thorough analysis can be risky. The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.