Kroger Earnings Preview: Options Traders Bet Bullish
Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings before the open on Friday, Sept.
KR - The Kroger Co.
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Stock News
Kroger (KR) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Kroger (KR) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Is Kroger (KR) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
Kroger Is Buying Another Grocery Chain While Still in Court Over the Last One
Kroger just announced a $1.65 billion grocery acquisition while still fighting its last merger partner in court over the exact same regulatory strategy it plans to use again.
Kroger names Mark Ibbotson Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer
CINCINNATI, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Mark Ibbotson will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer, effective September 14.
76,501 Shares in The Kroger Co. $KR Purchased by Jupiter Topco LLC
Jupiter Topco LLC purchased a new position in The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 76,501 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,248,000. A number of other institutional investors have also added
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) Receives $72.00 Consensus Target Price from Brokerages
Shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR - Get Free Report) have received an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the nineteen brokerages that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and ten have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1
Kroger Stock Remains Deeply Discounted
The Kroger Co. remains a Buy due to its compelling valuation despite recent share price underperformance and mixed profitability. KR's e-commerce sales surged 13% year-over-year, with adjusted growth of 19%, and private label 'Our Brands' outpaced national brands by 175 basis points. Management forecasts flat to modest growth in identical sales and EPS for fiscal 2026 but expects operating cash flow to decline to around $6.7 billion.
National Release: Kroger Is Improving Wellness in Neighborhoods Across America
National Release: Kroger Is Improving Wellness in Neighborhoods Across America PR Newswire CINCINNATI, Aug. 28, 20
National Release: Kroger Is Improving Wellness in Neighborhoods Across America
CINCINNATI, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's Grocer, announced the 2026 Kroger Wellness Tour, a September-long effort designed to bring practical wellness resources directly to customers in stores and communities across the country. Throughout September, participating Kroger Family of Stores locations will host wellness-focused in-store activations every Friday and Saturday.
Kroger (KR) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
The latest trading day saw Kroger (KR) settling at $56.93, representing a -2.7% change from its previous close.
Murray's Cheese Debuts Exclusive Cave Aged Collection at Harris Teeter
Small Batch Cheeses Aged in Murrays Caves Now Available in Select Charlotte Stores MATTHEWS, N.C., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Murray's Cheese is bringing its celebrated cave aged collection to Charlotte for the first time.
Berkshire Boosts Its Bet: This AI Hyperscaler Is Now a Top-3 Holding
One of the most closely watched investment firms in the world, Berkshire Hathaway, is back in the news, releasing its latest round of portfolio updates.
Kroger and Instacart Bundle Groceries and Prescriptions in One Delivery
Customers of The Kroger Co. banners Fred Meyer, Ralphs and Harris Teeter can now have groceries and eligible prescriptions delivered in one order, Kroger said in a Monday (Aug. 24) press release. This capability is delivered through the company's websites and apps, and it is powered by grocery technology company Instacart, according to the release.
Kroger Customers Can Shop for Groceries and Prescriptions in a Single Order
Kroger Customers Can Shop for Groceries and Prescriptions in a Single Order PR Newswire CINCINNATI and SAN FRANCIS
Kroger Customers Can Shop for Groceries and Prescriptions in a Single Order
Filled and delivered together in a single Instacart-powered order, the service makes shopping even easier CINCINNATI and SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced a new way for customers to get groceries and eligible prescriptions* delivered in one order directly through Kroger's websites and apps. Grocery & Prescription Delivery is now available across nearly all Kroger banners nationwide, including Fred Meyer, Ralphs and Harris Teeter.
Promino Secures 662-Store Kroger Pharmacy Test for Rejuvenate Muscle Health(TM)
90-day GLP-1-focused pharmacy program places Rejuvenate at the point of care in one of America's largest grocery and pharmacy networks Burlington, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 24, 2026) - Promino Nutritional Sciences Inc. (CSE: MUSL) (OTC: MUSLF) (FSE: 93X) ("Promino" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Rejuvenate Muscle Health™ Raspberry Burst 14-count will launch in 662 Kroger stores as part of a 90-day pharmacy test focused on consumers using GLP-1 medications for weight management. Kroger has issued the initial purchase order, with product expected on shelves in participating stores before September 1, 2026.
EP Wealth Advisors LLC Makes New $1.82 Million Investment in The Kroger Co. $KR
EP Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 32,754 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,819,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their
Callan Family Office LLC Buys New Shares in The Kroger Co. $KR
Callan Family Office LLC bought a new position in shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 46,834 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,601,000. Several other large investors
Bank of New York Mellon Corp Invests $195.23 Million in The Kroger Co. $KR
Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 3,515,822 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $195,234,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned approximately
Price Targets
Kroger price target lowered to $78 from $80 at Evercore ISI
$78.00
(was $59.56)
Michael Montani
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Evercore ISI
Kroger price target lowered to $78 from $82 at Telsey Advisory
$78.00
(was $56.54)
Telsey Advisory
Kroger (KR) PT Lowered to $63 at UBS as Execution Challenges Persist
$63.00
(was $56.59)
Michael Lasser
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UBS
Kroger price target lowered to $71 from $78 at Guggenheim
$71.00
(was $56.61)
Guggenheim
Kroger price target lowered to $58 from $68 at Wells Fargo
$58.00
(was $56.61)
Wells Fargo
Kroger price target lowered to $61 from $68 at Barclays
$61.00
(was $56.61)
Barclays
Kroger price target raised to $82 from $72 at Goldman Sachs
$82.00
(was $56.61)
Leah Jordan
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Goldman Sachs
Kroger price target lowered to $70 from $72 at JPMorgan
$70.00
(was $64.46)
Thomas Palmer
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Coker Palmer
Kroger (KR) PT Lowered to $80 at Jefferies
$80.00
(was $61.56)
Scott Marks
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Jefferies
Kroger price target raised to $83 from $81 at Evercore ISI
$83.00
(was $73.37)
Michael Montani
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Evercore ISI
Kroger (KR) PT Raised to $82 at Jefferies following Q4
$82.00
(was $71.57)
Scott Marks
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Jefferies
Kroger (KR) PT Raised to $73 at Morgan Stanley: "Good positioning into ’26e"
$73.00
(was $71.57)
Simeon Gutman
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Morgan Stanley
Wolfe Research Reiterates Outperform Rating on Kroger (KR): "Tailwinds Are Building"
$75.00
(was $71.55)
Greg Badishkanian
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Wolfe Research
BMO Capital Reiterates Market Perform Rating on Kroger (KR)
$70.00
(was $70.09)
Kelly Bania
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BMO Capital
Kroger price target lowered to $67 from $72 at Morgan Stanley
$67.00
(was $62.46)
Morgan Stanley
Kroger resumed with a Buy at Deutsche Bank
$75.00
(was $59.92)
Deutsche Bank
Kroger price target lowered to $68 from $75 at Barclays
$68.00
(was $59.28)
Barclays
Kroger price target lowered to $72 from $76 at Morgan Stanley
$72.00
(was $62.83)
Morgan Stanley
Kroger price target lowered to $80 from $82 at Telsey Advisory
$80.00
(was $63.40)
Joseph Feldman
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Telsey Advisory
Kroger price target lowered to $77 from $80 at Evercore ISI
$77.00
(was $63.35)
Evercore ISI