Kroger increases annual dividend 11 percent to $1.56

• Kroger (NYSE:KR) raised its annual dividend 11% from $1.40 to $1.56 per share.
• The next quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share will be paid on September 1, 2026.
• This marks Kroger’s 20th consecutive year of dividend increases with a 13% compound annual growth rate since 2006.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) announced that its Board of Directors approved an 11% increase in the annual dividend from $1.40 to $1.56 per share.

The next quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share will be paid on September 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2026.

Kroger has now increased its dividend for the 20th consecutive year.

The company’s quarterly dividend has grown at a 13% compounded annual rate since 2006.

Kroger reiterated its expectation, subject to Board approval, of continuing to increase the dividend over time.

Kroger is one of the largest retail operators in the United States with a strong focus on returning capital to shareholders while investing in its retail and omnichannel capabilities.

The company continues its long-standing commitment to a growing dividend as part of its disciplined capital allocation strategy.

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