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Kroger Co. (KR)

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Kroger Co. (KR)

56.27
-1.46 (2.53%)
as of Jun 29, 2026, 6:55:37 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

Kroger Co. is set to release its earnings report on Thursday, and analysts have differing views about the implications of current economic conditions on the company's performance. One expert expresses concern that ongoing inflationary pressures will necessitate higher prices for customers, potentially leading to squeezed profit margins. In contrast, another analyst is optimistic, suggesting that Kroger typically rallies after good earnings reports and that the company has successfully managed to maintain prices for consumers amidst inflation. This juxtaposition of insights highlights the uncertainty surrounding Kroger's financial outlook, with inflation presenting both challenges and opportunities for the grocery giant. As investors await the earnings announcement, the potential impact of operational decisions on margins and market reaction remains a key focus.

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DON'T BUY

Kroger Co.(KR)

Jun 12, 2026

They report Thursday. Given inflation, they have to pass their higher costs onto their customers. This will shrink margins.

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$64.71

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.27

As of Jun 29, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Kroger Co.(KR)

Sep 05, 2025

They report Thursday. They tend to rally on good numbers, which he expects again. They've been able to hold prices for consumers.

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$67.75

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.27

As of Jun 29, 2026. Market Open.

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PARTIAL BUY

Kroger Co.(KR)

Jun 11, 2025

The stock is rolling over. You can buy a little now and wait till $60. It's having a hard time now.

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$64.62

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.27

As of Jun 29, 2026. Market Open.

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HOLD

Kroger Co.(KR)

Sep 20, 2024
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EPS of 93c beat estimates of 91c; revenue of $33.91B marginally missed estimates. Kroger appears well-positioned to navigate an increasingly complex consumer-spending environment. Mainstream households led sales growth in fiscal 2Q amid loyal households and increased visits, a trend that could extend in 3Q, aiding same-store sales gains. Volume expansion appears to be slowly improving, buoyed by strategic promotions. Private-label product sales growth outpaced that of national brands, helping bolster gross margin, which the company believes will expand slightly for the full year, yet might be flat in 3Q. Kroger indicated adjusted EPS in 3Q could be slightly stronger than in 4Q. The company noted that e-commerce profitability is improving, boosted by more orders for its delivery network and store pickup. KR lowered its CEO pay by 18% recently, and it does vary on performance. He needs to get by on $15.7 million total compensation this year. Excessive, but at least it varies with performance, and we have seen much worse. 
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$55.39

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.27

As of Jun 29, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

Kroger Co.(KR)

Jun 14, 2024

Is up 10% this year. They should forget taking over Albertsons since the FTC doesn't like the deal, and move on.

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$50.38

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.27

As of Jun 29, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

Kroger Co.(KR)

Feb 05, 2024

Their CFO (who was good) just quit and he wants to know why. Until then, hold off on this stock.

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$45.99

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.27

As of Jun 29, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Kroger Co.(KR)

Jul 26, 2023

The FTC is holding up the Kroger-Albertsons deal that he supports, but this block is keeping KR stock in limbo.

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$48.71

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.27

As of Jun 29, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Kroger Co.(KR)

Feb 24, 2023

It reports Thursday. They can raise prices and pass on inflationary costs.

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Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.27

As of Jun 29, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Kroger Co.(KR)

Dec 05, 2022
The Kroger-Albertsons deal He thinks Washington will reject this deal, even though he respects and likes Kroger's powerful CEO. Washington won't listen to her.
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Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.27

As of Jun 29, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Kroger Co.(KR)

Nov 28, 2022
They report Thursday. He wants to hear about the state of their Albertson's acquisition. The deal could be in trouble, because the FTC isn't merger-friendly.
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$48.83

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.27

As of Jun 29, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Kroger Co.(KR)

Oct 17, 2022
proposed merger Kroger is buying Albertson's, but the White House won't allow it, he thinks. The deal is worth $24.6 billion. Now, he's changing his mind. If the deal goes through, then Albertson's will gain huge. Both stocks have been lagging before this deal. Together, they would have a lot of heft with suppliers, boosting free cash flow and lower admin costs (among other benefits), reaching $1 billion in synergies in four years (say the companies). They would be the second-largest grocer in the U.S. But the merger of Albertson's and Safeway was a disaster, and the FTC definitely remembers that. It will be a long slog (the chances don't look good).
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$42.11

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.27

As of Jun 29, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Kroger Co.(KR)

Sep 30, 2022
It's handling itself very well with their private label and pays a good dividend.
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$43.75

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.27

As of Jun 29, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Kroger Co.(KR)

Sep 21, 2022
They reported a great quarter. It sells at 11x earnings. The bottom is coming, but the chart is so bad that people keep selling. $43 is a buy.
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$45.27

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.27

As of Jun 29, 2026. Market Open.

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WEAK BUY

Kroger Co.(KR)

Apr 07, 2022
Skinny margins in the grocery sector, so management is key, especially with inflation. A healthier balance sheet and better growth prospects than others in the space.
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$59.47

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.27

As of Jun 29, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

Kroger Co.(KR)

Feb 25, 2022
It reports Thursday. It had a miserable period of underperformance, but followed with consistently good numbers despite the pandemic. But rising prices from suppliers may force Kroger to raise their own prices which will hurt margins...and share price.
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$46.46

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.27

As of Jun 29, 2026. Market Open.

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On 2026-06-29, Kroger Co. (KR) stock closed at a price of $56.27.

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