The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) a company that together with its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer in the United States is currently up (+0.91%) on 1,333,098 shares traded after Four Kroger Associates has been Named Certified Cheese Professionals by the American Cheese Society. The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is currently up (+79.39%) from its recent 52-week low which has prompted Growing Stock Report to add the stock to their NYSE Gainers Watch List

Dividend raised today to be payd on december 1 2012

CINCINNATI, Sept. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE: KR) Board of Directors today raised the quarterly dividend by 10 percent, to 16.5 cents per share, to be paid on December 1, 2013 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2013. "This increase reflects the Board of Directors' continued confidence that our Customer 1(st) strategy delivers sustainable shareholder value," said David B. Dillon, Kroger's chairman and chief executive officer. "Since we reinstated dividends in 2006, Kroger has returned more than $8.3 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases." Kroger has delivered double-digit compound growth in its dividend since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect an increasing dividend over time. Kroger, one of the world's largest retailers, employs 343,000 associates who serve customers in 2,418 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's. The company also operates 783 convenience stores, 326 fine jewelry stores, 1,195 supermarket fuel centers and 37 food processing plants in the U.S. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and grassroots organizations. Kroger contributes food and funds equal to 200 million meals a year through more than 80 Feeding America food bank partners. A leader in supplier diversity, Kroger is a proud member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber's Million Dollar Club. This press release contains a forward-looking statement, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, about the future performance of the company. This statement is based on management's assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Such statement is indicated by the word "expect." Our ability to continue to increase our dividend over time, will be affected by our inability to generate free cash flow at the levels anticipated and our failure to generate expected operating results. This forward-looking statement is 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.

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Kroger trading today at 40.70 is on the up 1.99%

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The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) reported the increase of 0.21%, to close at $38.96. During last trade, the company’s minimum price was $38.53, while it touched its highest price of $38.98. The Kroger Co., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer in the United States. The company also manufactures and processes food for sale in its supermarkets. Its market capitalization was $20.03 billion. Its beta value stands at 0.43 times and earnings per share was $2.91. The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) has the total of 514.00 million outstanding shares.

Key Stock Data Dividend Yield 1.59% P/E Ratio 12.71 Trailing 12 months Market Cap $19.35 Billion Shares Outstanding 514.00 Million Public Float 481.70 Million Shares Sold Short Short Positions (06/28/2013) 11.19 Million Shares Change from Last +4.81% Percent of Float 2.32% Dividends Latest payment: 09/01/2013 $0.15 Yield 1.59% Ex-Dividend Date 08/13/2013

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