KR monthly performance report
View KR's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
KR monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Kroger (KR) closed September 2026 at $60.00, up 4.28% for the month and −9.08% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, KR is −3.97%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −6.09% versus its 200-day moving average ($63.89), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, KR has underperformed the S&P 500 by −42.77%, with a relative strength index reading of 75.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Kroger ended September 2026 at $60.00, posting a monthly return of +4.28%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +4.97%.
The current quarter stands at +8.05% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −6.09% versus the 200-day moving average ($63.89).
Year-to-date, KR is −3.97% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −15.67%. The stock is currently −21.65% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −26.55%.
| Period | KR | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.23% | −0.12% | −1.12% |
| 1 Week | +2.58% | −0.34% | +2.92% |
| 1 Month | +4.28% | −0.70% | +4.97% |
| 3 Months | −6.34% | +2.80% | −9.14% |
| 6 Months | −19.96% | +13.85% | −33.81% |
| YTD | −3.97% | +11.70% | −15.67% |
| 12 Months | −9.08% | +15.01% | −24.09% |
| 3 Years | +28.92% | +71.69% | −42.77% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2024 | +15.16% |
| #2 | Nov 2024 | +9.52% |
| #3 | Jul 2024 | +9.15% |
| #4 | Feb 2026 | +8.58% |
| #5 | Sep 2024 | +7.69% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | −10.65% |
| #2 | May 2026 | −8.70% |
| #3 | Dec 2025 | −7.13% |
| #4 | Apr 2026 | −5.93% |
| #5 | Oct 2025 | −5.61% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +5.97% |
| Q3 2025 | −6.02% |
| Q4 2025 | −7.31% |
| Q1 2026 | +15.81% |
| Q2 2026 | −23.26% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +8.05% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +2.53% |
| 2024 | +33.78% |
| 2025 | +2.17% |
| 2026 | −3.97% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $76.58 (2026-03-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $54.15 (2026-07-01) |
| Current Price | $60.00 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $63.89 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −6.09% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −26.55% (2026-06-30) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −21.65% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 75.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −42.77% |
| RS Peak | 134.1 (Apr 2025) |
| RS Trough | 69.2 (Aug 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was KR's return for this report period?
KR returned +4.28% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has KR outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD KR: −3.97% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is KR's 12-month return?
−9.08% over the trailing 12 months.
Is KR above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −6.09% versus 200DMA ($63.89).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−26.55% on 2026-06-30.