NYSE:KR

Kroger Co. (KR)

56.27
-1.46 (2.53%)
as of Jun 29, 2026, 6:55:37 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 29, 2026, 12:00 am

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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Mixed
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Fair Value
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TOP PICK
His 3 Top Picks are inflation hedges. The only food retailer in North America not to lose market share to Wal-Mart (WMT-N). Continuing to gain sales and market share and profitability.
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Biggest supermarket chain in the US. Never lost market share to Wal-Mart (WMT-N). Now that margins are expanding they are starting to make a lot of money. Food retailers generally like food inflation.
BUY
Good, well run company. Have been successful in dealing with Wal-Mart (WMT-N) for a long time. If you want to stay in the food sector, this would be a safe bet.
DON'T BUY
Retail has been under pressure for over a year. Food retailers have been under even more pressure. Food prices are rising very rapidly. Grocery business is a micro margin one. With increasing costs, it is very difficult to pass this on to the consumer.
DON'T BUY
Retail has been under pressure for over a year. Food retailers have been under even more pressure. Food prices are rising very rapidly. Grocery business is a micro margin one. With increasing costs, it is very difficult to pass this on to the consumer.
TOP PICK
Largest supermarket chain in the US. Only one that successfully taken on Wal-Mart and beat them back. Profits continue to go up. Initiated a dividend. Margins are increasing. Got hit last week. Reported better than expected earnings but the market penalized it because part of that was from lower taxes.
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They haven't lost market share to Walmart. Sales and margins are growing. Risks are there are some labour disputes. He bought in the teens.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick July 5/06. Up 29.2%.) Has been doing well because it is in consumer staples, a defensive area. The 200-day moving average is still rising. Still a Buy.
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The only North American retail that has gained market share against Walmart. Risk is labor negotiations in California.
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The largest grocer in North America. The only one that has successfully taken on Wal-Mart. Expanding its margins. Same-store sales growth is increasing. Expect the dividend will be increased.
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The largest supermarket chain in the US. The only chain to not lose sales to Wal-Mart (WMT-N). They are now growing their margins.
BUY
Only supermarket chain in the US that did not lose market share to Wal-Mart (WMT-N). Suffered on their profits, but Wal-Mart is now raising prices that allows Kroger to make more money. Have instituted a dividend, paying down debt and buying back shares.
TOP PICK
At the tail end of a bull market, the consumer staple stocks do well. In the US, all the staple stocks are starting to do better. Get it out if it hits $19.50.
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A good holding in the US food sector.
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The largest supermarket chain in the US. None of the analysts like it, but they are wrong. The only chain in the US that has not lost market share to Wal-Mart (WMT-N). It has cost them on the margins. Thinks the margins are going to start to improve here. Lots of cash flow. In the near future they are going to build instituted dividends.
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