Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Kroger Cash & Equivalents decreased by 31.7% to $3.33B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 15.8%, from $3.96B to $3.33B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 14.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase signals improved liquidity and financial flexibility, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure, debt repayment, or aggressive share buybacks.

Detailed definition

Represents the most liquid assets on the balance sheet, including physical currency and short-term investments with matu...

Peer comparison

Large-cap technology peers often maintain high cash balances to fund rapid innovation and offset the cyclical nature of consumer electronics.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$2.31B$2.23B$1.82B$1.38B$916.00M$1.02B$2.63B$1.73B$1.88B$2.85B$2.79B$3.96B$4.74B$4.88B$3.33B
QoQ Change-3.6%-18.2%-24.1%-33.7%+10.8%+159.3%-34.5%+9.2%+51.1%-2.1%+42.1%+19.7%+3.1%-31.7%
YoY Change-40.1%-58.8%-44.3%+90.4%+88.3%+85.5%+8.1%+61.5%+110.2%+66.5%+75.3%-15.8%
Range$916.00M$4.88B
CAGR+11.1%
Avg YoY Growth+35.6%
Median YoY Growth+64.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kroger's cash & equivalents?
Kroger (KR) reported cash & equivalents of $3.33B in Q4 2025.
How has Kroger's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Kroger's cash & equivalents decreased by 15.8% year-over-year, from $3.96B to $3.33B.
What is the long-term trend for Kroger's cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Kroger's cash & equivalents has grown at a 14.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.69B to $3.33B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.