KROGER CO (KR) Options Statistics & Positioning

KROGER CO (KR) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 29.2%, an IV rank of 34 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$5.44 (±9.1%) move in KR for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $59 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.68. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$60.02

52-week range

$55.72 – $75.53

ATM IV (30d)

29.2%

IV rank

34 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$5.44 (±9.1%)

Put/call OI

0.68

Call-heavy

Max pain

$59

↓ 1.7% below close

Next earnings

Sep 20, 2026

Most Active KR Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
KR $62 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$0.37	27.2%	6,822
KR $63 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$0.24	29.2%	6,355
KR $65 call	Aug 7, 2026	28d	$0.54	30.5%	2,918
KR $65 call	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$0.80	28.1%	1,217
KR $62.5 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$0.18	28.3%	607

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KR Implied Volatility

29.2% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 34 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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KR Open Interest

0.68 put/call OI ratio

83,608 calls and 56,759 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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KR Max Pain

$59 max pain

1.7% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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KR Gamma Exposure

-$51.31M net GEX

Negative dealer gamma — hedging can currently amplify price swings.

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KR Options Volume

38,273 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.07 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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KR Most Active Options

$60 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded KR contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

KR's next expected earnings date is Sep 20, 2026. Options currently price a ±$5.44 (±9.1%) move for the front expiration.

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KR Options FAQ

When is KR's next earnings date?

KR's next expected earnings date is Sep 20, 2026. Options currently price a ±$5.44 (±9.1%) move for the front expiration.

How often is KR options data on this page updated?

All KR statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see KR max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated KR pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.