401(k)
2023 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

THE KROGER CO. 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

THE KROGER CO.

This 401(k) plan holds $8.4B in total assets and serves 129,769 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by THE KROGER CO. in Ohio. The plan reported positive net income of $1.1B for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$8.4B
Participants
129,769
State
Industry
Retail Trade

What the Filing Says About THE KROGER CO. 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN

THE KROGER CO. 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by THE KROGER CO., headquartered in Ohio. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $8.4B in total end-of-year assets and covers 129,769 participants across the Retail Trade industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 310345740, and the plan has been effective since 2007-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $7.3B at the beginning of 2023 to $8.4B at year-end — a gain of 15.5%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $8.4B, with reported net income of $1.1B driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$7.3B
Total Assets (End of Year)$8.4B
Net Assets (End of Year)$8.4B
Net Income$1.1B
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN310345740
Plan Effective Date2007-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (THE KROGER CO.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 4 331,392 $11.6B
2023 4 371,552 $12.8B
2024 4 391,782 $13.8B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the THE KROGER CO. 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, THE KROGER CO. 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN holds $8.4B in total assets with 129,769 participants. It is sponsored by THE KROGER CO..
What type of plan is THE KROGER CO. 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN?
THE KROGER CO. 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 2007-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 310345740.
Who sponsors the THE KROGER CO. 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN?
THE KROGER CO. 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN is sponsored by THE KROGER CO., located in Ohio. The sponsor's EIN is 310345740 and the plan operates in the Retail Trade industry.
How did THE KROGER CO. 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN perform in 2023?
THE KROGER CO. 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN grew by 15.5% during 2023, moving from $7.3B to $8.4B in total assets. Net income was $1.1B.
Where can I find official filings for THE KROGER CO. 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for THE KROGER CO. 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 310345740 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does THE KROGER CO. 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 310345740.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

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