What is Kroger's inventory (fifo basis)?

Kroger (KR) reported inventory (fifo basis) of $9.45B in Q4 2025.

How has Kroger's inventory (fifo basis) changed year-over-year?

Kroger's inventory (fifo basis) increased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $9.44B to $9.45B.

What is the long-term trend for Kroger's inventory (fifo basis)?

Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Kroger's inventory (fifo basis) has grown at a 2.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $8.44B to $9.45B.

What does inventory (fifo basis) mean?

The value of inventory on hand calculated using the First-In, First-Out accounting method.

Discontinued — last reported Q3 '17

Current Assets

Inventory (FIFO Basis)

Kroger Inventory (FIFO Basis) increased by 1.0% to $9.45B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.0%, from $9.44B to $9.45B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Inventory (FIFO Basis) shows an upward trend with a 2.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionCurrent Assets

CategoryEfficiency

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2015

Last reportedQ3 2017

How to read this metric

Rising levels may indicate stock buildup for seasonal demand or potential overstocking risks, while falling levels may signal supply chain constraints.

Detailed definition

This reflects the value of goods held for sale, calculated under the assumption that the oldest inventory items are sold...

Peer comparison

Standard retail metric; peers vary based on supply chain strategy and perishability of goods.

Metric ID: inventory_fifo_amount

Historical Data

15 periods

	Q2 '21	Q3 '21	Q4 '21	Q2 '22	Q3 '22	Q4 '22	Q2 '23	Q3 '23	Q4 '23	Q2 '24	Q3 '24	Q4 '24	Q2 '25	Q3 '25	Q4 '25
Value	$8.18B	$8.00B	$8.35B	$9.02B	$10.63B	$9.76B	$9.33B	$10.26B	$9.41B	$9.04B	$9.01B	$9.44B	$9.46B	$9.35B	$9.45B
QoQ Change	—	-2.2%	+4.4%	+8.0%	+17.8%	-8.2%	-4.4%	+10.0%	-8.2%	-3.9%	-0.3%	+4.7%	+0.2%	-1.2%	+1.0%
YoY Change	—	—	—	+10.3%	+32.9%	+16.8%	+3.4%	-3.5%	-3.5%	-3.0%	-12.1%	+0.3%	+4.6%	+3.7%	+0.0%

Range$8.00B – $10.63B

CAGR+4.2%

Avg YoY Growth+4.2%

Median YoY Growth+1.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kroger's inventory (fifo basis)?: Kroger (KR) reported inventory (fifo basis) of $9.45B in Q4 2025.
How has Kroger's inventory (fifo basis) changed year-over-year?: Kroger's inventory (fifo basis) increased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $9.44B to $9.45B.
What is the long-term trend for Kroger's inventory (fifo basis)?: Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Kroger's inventory (fifo basis) has grown at a 2.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $8.44B to $9.45B.
What does inventory (fifo basis) mean?: The value of inventory on hand calculated using the First-In, First-Out accounting method.