The Kroger Co. (KR)
NYSE: KR · Real-Time Price · USD
74.11
+2.54 (3.55%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
74.15
+0.04 (0.06%)
After-hours: Mar 6, 2026, 4:58 PM EST
The Kroger Co. Employees
The Kroger Co. had 409,000 employees as of February 1, 2025. The number of employees decreased by 5,000 or -1.21% compared to the previous year.
Employees
409,000
Change (1Y)
-5,000
Growth (1Y)
-1.21%
Revenue / Employee
$360,983
Profits / Employee
$2,484
Market Cap
45.50B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | 409,000 | -5,000 | -1.21% |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 414,000 | -16,000 | -3.72% |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 430,000 | 10,000 | 2.38% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 420,000 | -45,000 | -9.68% |
| Jan 30, 2021 | 465,000 | 30,000 | 6.90% |
| Feb 1, 2020 | 435,000 | -18,000 | -3.97% |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 453,000 | 4,000 | 0.89% |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 449,000 | 6,000 | 1.35% |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 443,000 | 12,000 | 2.78% |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 431,000 | 31,000 | 7.75% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 400,000 | 25,000 | 6.67% |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 375,000 | 32,000 | 9.33% |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 343,000 | 4,000 | 1.18% |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 339,000 | 1,000 | 0.30% |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 338,000 | 4,000 | 1.20% |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 334,000 | 8,000 | 2.45% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 326,000 | 3,000 | 0.93% |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 323,000 | 13,000 | 4.19% |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 310,000 | 20,000 | 6.90% |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 290,000 | 1,000 | 0.35% |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 289,000 | -1,000 | -0.34% |
| Jan 31, 2004 | 290,000 | 0 | - |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 290,000 | 2,000 | 0.69% |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 288,000 | -24,000 | -7.69% |
| Feb 3, 2001 | 312,000 | 7,000 | 2.30% |
| Jan 29, 2000 | 305,000 | 92,000 | 43.19% |
| Jan 2, 1999 | 213,000 | 1,000 | 0.47% |
| Dec 27, 1997 | 212,000 | 0 | - |
| Dec 28, 1996 | 212,000 | 7,000 | 3.41% |
| Dec 30, 1995 | 205,000 | 5,000 | 2.50% |
| Dec 31, 1994 | 200,000 | 10,000 | 5.26% |
| Jan 1, 1994 | 190,000 | - | - |
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.
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KR News
- 1 day ago - The Kroger Co. (KR) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha
- 1 day ago - Kroger's New CEO Bets on Deals, AI and eCommerce to Boost Sales - PYMNTS
- 1 day ago - Kroger extended its streak of sales misses — but that's not hurting its profits - Market Watch
- 1 day ago - Kroger Posts Higher Profit but Gives Cautious Full-Year Forecast - WSJ
- 1 day ago - Kroger forecasts muted annual sales and profit as new CEO takes helm - Reuters
- 1 day ago - Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results andAnnounces Guidance for 2026 - PRNewsWire
- 2 days ago - How To Earn $500 A Month From Kroger Stock Ahead Of Q4 Earnings - Benzinga
- 4 days ago - Kroger Customers Can Enjoy Premium Convenient Meals in Minutes with Private Selection® Expansion - PRNewsWire