C-52/100

Is Kroger (KR) a risky stock?

Sector: Consumer Staples Price: $57.81 Composite: 52/100

As of July 21, 2026, Clavix grades Kroger (KR) C- for risk, a composite score of 52 out of 100 on an A+ to F scale, which puts KR in the "average" band. The grade is a risk read for educational purposes, not a buy or sell recommendation.

Grade as of July 21, 2026. Clavix regrades every trading day.

The five risk dimensions behind KR's grade

Each Clavix grade is a composite of five independent reads. Higher is safer. Here is how KR scores on each, as of July 21, 2026.

Financial healthbalance sheet, margins, cash flow
45
News sentimentscored, sourced recent coverage
32
Macro exposuresensitivity to rates, dollar, oil
76
Sector resiliencestrength vs the broad market
78
Price stabilitydrawdown and volatility
44

What's moving KR's risk right now

Company-specific signals Clavix flags behind KR's current grade, drawn from recent news and filings as of July 21, 2026.

Competition · raising risk

The cancellation signals potential setbacks for Kroger's geographic diversification strategy in the Southeast, likely limiting near-term revenue growth opportunities and raising q…

Regulatory · raising risk

The incident could prompt local store closures, increased security spending, and potential reputational or liability concerns for Kroger (KR), though isolated events like this typ…

Liquidity · mixed signal

Final Boss Sour has raised $4 million in strategic funding to expand its national retail footprint and support the development of new products, flavors and brand collaborations. T…

What a C- grade means

On the Clavix A+ to F scale, KR's composite of 52 falls in the C band (50–64), read as "average." The scale is fixed, so the meaning never moves.

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This page is generated from Clavix's own risk model and is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell KR or any security. Grades are risk indicators, not predictions of return. Data may be delayed.