If you'd invested in Kroger (KR): performance and returns
Looking for Kroger's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Kroger have returned?
This calculator shows how much Kroger stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Kroger
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $908 | -9% |
| 3 years ago | $1,246 | +25% |
| 5 years ago | $1,748 | +75% |
| 10 years ago | $1,328 | +33% |
| since inception (1985) | $22,282 | +2128% |
Return by year (Kroger)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -11% | $889 (-11%) |
| 2025 | +2% | $908 (-9%) |
| 2024 | +34% | $1,215 (+21%) |
| 2023 | +3% | $1,246 (+25%) |
| 2022 | -2% | $1,227 (+23%) |
| 2021 | +43% | $1,748 (+75%) |
| 2020 | +10% | $1,915 (+92%) |
| 2019 | +5% | $2,019 (+102%) |
| 2018 | +0% | $2,023 (+102%) |
| 2017 | -20% | $1,609 (+61%) |
| 2016 | -17% | $1,328 (+33%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does KR return?
$1,000 invested in Kroger 10 years ago would be worth $1,328 today, i.e. +3%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was KR's best/worst year?
Best year: 2021 (+43%). Worst year: 2017 (-20%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in KR since inception be worth?
Since 1985, $1,000 would have become $22,282 (+2128%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Kroger's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Kroger pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Kroger's average annual return (ROI)?
Kroger's return on investment is about +3%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.