Best KR Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 1.66% Premium
The Kroger Co. · KR · Cash Secured Put · Updated Sep 12, 2026
The Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. Its combination food and drug stores offer natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce; and its multi-department stores provide apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products, and toys. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on The Kroger Co. (KR) reach up to 1.66% annualized yield (1.51% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View KR chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $49.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.14 | $0.82 | 1.66% | 52 | Open |
| $50.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.15 | $0.81 | 1.61% | 45 | Open |
| $58.00 | Sep 25 | 13 | -0.42 | $0.95 | 1.53% | 30 | Open |
| $58.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.43 | $1.27 | 1.59% | 30 | Open |
| $57.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.36 | $1.18 | 1.16% | 17 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for The Kroger Co. (KR): $49.00 strike expiring Oct 2, 2026, 1.66% yield.
Short-term opportunities
The Kroger Co. (KR) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for The Kroger Co. (KR) is 45.9% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for The Kroger Co. (KR): $49.00 at 1.66% yield.
How to use this page
- Review The Kroger Co. (KR) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for The Kroger Co. (KR) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with KR pre-loaded and optional 14-day or 30-day DTE filters.
- Compare and execute — Refine yield, delta, and IV in the screener, then place the trade in your broker.
Analysis
Our analysis of The Kroger Co. (KR) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 1.51% and peaks at 1.66%. Average implied volatility is 45.9% (peak 74.8%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. The Kroger Co. (KR) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector within the Grocery Stores industry, earning an overall score of 3. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best cash-secured puts for The Kroger Co. (KR)?
The best cash-secured puts for The Kroger Co. (KR) reach up to 1.66% annualized yield (1.51% average on top strikes). This page emphasizes roughly 14–21 day expirations plus 30-day style windows. Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.
What are The Kroger Co. (KR)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For The Kroger Co. (KR), key fundamentals include last price $58.46, P/E 31.6, market cap $34.9 Billion, Consumer Defensive sector, WSO rating B-, analyst consensus Buy. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for The Kroger Co. (KR)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with The Kroger Co. (KR) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (45.9% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for The Kroger Co. (KR) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for The Kroger Co. (KR) cash-secured puts is 1.51%, with top contracts up to 1.66%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 45.9%, peak 74.8%).
Is The Kroger Co. (KR) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
The Kroger Co. (KR) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 1.66%. WSO rates it B-. It is in Consumer Defensive. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for The Kroger Co. (KR) cash-secured puts?
The Kroger Co. (KR) has short-dated contracts (~7–21 DTE) and medium-term expirations (~22–45 DTE) on this page. Use DTE chips to jump to the screener with matching expiration filters.
How does implied volatility affect The Kroger Co. (KR) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: The Kroger Co. (KR) averages 45.9% IV (peak 74.8%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.