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The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co.

KRNYSEConsumer Defensive● Active
$63.57
+$1.33(+2.14%)
Market Cap$39.2B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$76.58
52W Low$58.6
Cash on HandFinancialsRevenue

The Kroger Co. (KR) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

KR · cash on hand · updated Jan 31, 2026

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$4.58B▼ -13.1% vs prior year
FY · as of Jan 31, 2026 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$3.33B
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$1.24B
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
-13.1%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$4.58B
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: January 31, 2026

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$4.58BCash on Hand
Total Debt$24.68BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$20.10BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 16%Debt 84%

The Kroger Co. carries a net debt position of $20.10B. Total debt ($24.68B) exceeds cash on hand ($4.58B). The Kroger Co. cash vs debt ratio: 16% cash / 84% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$4.58B − $24.68B = −$20.10B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
KR annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Jan 31, 2026Latest$4.58B-13.1%
Feb 1, 2025$5.27B+70.1%
Feb 3, 2024$3.10B+44.6%
Jan 28, 2023$2.14B-26.2%
Jan 29, 2022$2.90B+4.3%
KR cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Consumer Defensive Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

#CompanyCash & ST Inv.Cash/MCap
#1
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco Wholesale Corporation
COST
$15.28B3.5%#2
The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company
KO
$13.87B4.1%#3
Walmart Inc.
Walmart Inc.
WMT
$10.73B1.1%#4
The Procter & Gamble Company
The Procter & Gamble Company
PG
$9.56B2.8%
#5
The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co.YOU
KR
$4.58B11.7%
Consumer Defensive sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

The Kroger Co. (KR) cash on hand as of January 31, 2026 is $4.58B, comprising $3.33B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $1.24B in short-term investments — reported as The Kroger Co. cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as The Kroger Co. cash reserves or cash position.

The Kroger Co. annual cash on hand history shows decreased -13.1% in 2026: decreased -13.1% in 2026. The Kroger Co. cash reserves in 2026 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

The Kroger Co. carries total debt of $24.68B against cash of $4.58B, resulting in a net debt position of -$20.10B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

KR cash on hand · 5 questions

As of January 31, 2026, The Kroger Co. (KR) has $4.58B in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $3.33B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $1.24B in short-term investments. Latest quarter (January 31, 2026): $4.58B. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · The Kroger Co. · The Kroger Co. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: January 31, 2026