Capital Expenditures for Kroger (KR)
According to Kroger's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $3.85B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$3.85B
YoY change
-4.0%
5Y CAGR
+6.1%
Peak year (2024)
$4.02B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$73.65B
CapEx history chart for Kroger (KR) from 1989 to 2025
CapEx history table for Kroger (KR) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.85B | -4.0% | ||
| 2024 | $4.02B | +2.9% | ||
| 2023 | $3.90B | +26.8% | ||
| 2022 | $3.08B | +17.8% | ||
| 2021 | $2.61B | -8.8% | ||
| 2020 | $2.87B | -8.4% | ||
| 2019 | $3.13B | +5.4% | ||
| 2018 | $2.97B | +5.6% | ||
| 2017 | $2.81B | -24.1% | ||
| 2016 | $3.70B | +10.5% | ||
| 2015 | $3.35B | +18.3% | ||
| 2014 | $2.83B | +21.5% | ||
| 2013 | $2.33B | +13.0% | ||
| 2012 | $2.06B | +8.7% | ||
| 2011 | $1.90B | -1.1% | ||
| 2010 | $1.92B | -16.4% | ||
| 2009 | $2.30B | +6.9% | ||
| 2008 | $2.15B | +1.1% | ||
| 2007 | $2.13B | +26.3% | ||
| 2006 | $1.68B | +28.9% | ||
| 2005 | $1.31B | -20.1% | ||
| 2004 | $1.63B | -18.3% | ||
| 2003 | $2.00B | +5.8% | ||
| 2002 | $1.89B | -11.6% | ||
| 2001 | $2.14B | +31.8% | ||
| 2000 | $1.62B | -4.6% | ||
| 1999 | $1.70B | +3.3% | ||
| 1998 | $1.65B | +74.7% | ||
| 1997 | $942.00M | +28.4% | ||
| 1996 | $733.90M | +1.1% | ||
| 1995 | $726.10M | +36.0% | ||
| 1994 | $534.00M | +42.0% | ||
| 1993 | $376.10M | +55.9% | ||
| 1992 | $241.20M | +15.9% | ||
| 1991 | $208.10M | -11.1% | ||
| 1990 | $234.20M | +78.4% | ||
| 1989 | $131.30M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Kroger's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Kroger (KR) reported capital expenditures of $3.85B – edged down 4.0% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Kroger capital expenditures delivered a +6.1% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Kroger capital expenditures edged down from $4.02B in 2024 to $3.85B in 2025, a 4.0% drawdown.
Across the available history, capital expenditures reached its high of $4.02B in 2024 and its low of $131.30M in 1989.
Among 8 Consumer Defensive peers, Kroger (KR) ranks 4th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $2.94B.
Kroger Capital Expenditures by Year
Kroger Capital Expenditures 2025: $3.85B
Kroger capital expenditures in 2025 was $3.85B, edged down 4.0% below 2024.
Kroger Capital Expenditures 2024: $4.02B
Kroger capital expenditures in 2024 was $4.02B, edged up 2.9% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Kroger Capital Expenditures 2023: $3.90B
Kroger capital expenditures in 2023 was $3.90B, grew 26.8% from 2022.
Kroger Capital Expenditures 2022: $3.08B
Kroger capital expenditures in 2022 was $3.08B, grew 17.8% from 2021.
Kroger Capital Expenditures 2021: $2.61B
Kroger capital expenditures in 2021 was $2.61B.
See more financial history for Kroger (KR).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Kroger, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $26.64B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $5.50B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $4.42B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $3.77B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $2.11B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $1.57B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $216.00M | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $132.28M | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kroger's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Kroger (KR) is $3.85B (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Kroger capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Kroger (KR) capital expenditures changed -4.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Kroger capital expenditures?
- Kroger (KR) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +6.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Kroger capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Kroger capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $4.02B in 2024.
What was Kroger capital expenditures in 2024?
- Kroger (KR) capital expenditures in 2024 was $4.02B.
What was Kroger capital expenditures in 2025?
- Kroger (KR) capital expenditures in 2025 was $3.85B.
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