Kroger's Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) declared a quarterly dividend of 18 cents per share, payable on June 1, 2021, to shareholders of record by May 14, 2021. The company's dividend has consistently grown at a double-digit compound annual growth rate since 2006. Kroger remains committed to its capital allocation strategy, focusing on profitable growth while maintaining an investment-grade debt rating. Future dividend funding will depend on the company's ability to generate anticipated free cash flow and operational results.
- Quarterly dividend of 18 cents per share.
- Dividend has grown at a double-digit CAGR since 2006.
- Commitment to increasing dividends over time.
- Future dividends reliant on free cash flow generation and operational performance.
CINCINNATI, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE: KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 18 cents per share to be paid on June 1, 2021, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 14, 2021.
The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a double-digit compound annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time.
Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business and drive profitable growth while also maintaining its current investment grade debt rating and returning capital to shareholders. The company actively balances the use of its free cash flow to achieve these goals.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, about the future performance of the company. These statements are based on management's assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Such statements are indicated by the words "expect," "continues," "strategy," and "goals." Our ability to continue to fund dividends and increase our dividend over time will be affected by our ability to generate free cash flow at the levels anticipated and our ability to generate expected operating results. These forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. We assume no obligation to update the information contained herein. Please refer to Kroger's reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a further discussion of these risks and uncertainties.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
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