Kroger (KR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$61.85 +0.89 (+1.46%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

Kroger - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
9

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Kroger in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for KR.

Consensus Price Target

$65.43
5.79% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kroger, the average price target is $65.43. The highest price target for KR is $75.00, while the lowest price target for KR is $55.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.79% from the current price of $61.85.

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KR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	1 Month Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	3 Months Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	1 Year Ago 12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$65.43	$60.09	$59.36	$52.27
Forecasted Upside	5.79% Upside	1.47% Upside	5.74% Upside	15.80% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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KR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

KR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Kroger Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Kroger	Retail/Wholesale Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	5.79% Upside	28.29% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent KR News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/20/2024	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$70.00 ➝ $75.00	+19.75%
12/19/2024	Guggenheim 2 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$68.00	+10.57%
12/12/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	K. Bania Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$60.00 ➝ $63.00	+0.08%
12/12/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$63.00 ➝ $66.00	+4.85%
12/12/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$70.00 ➝ $73.00	+15.43%
12/11/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$58.00 ➝ $62.00	+1.08%
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12/11/2024	Telsey Advisory Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$65.00 ➝ $65.00	+7.01%
12/6/2024	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$52.00 ➝ $56.00	-6.70%
12/6/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$59.00 ➝ $69.00	+14.05%
12/3/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$54.00 ➝ $73.00	+21.34%
10/18/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Joyce Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$56.00	-0.96%
9/23/2024	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Short Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold	$55.00	-1.56%
9/13/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$62.00 ➝ $63.00	+14.11%
7/22/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Graja Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$70.00 ➝ $72.00	+31.58%
6/21/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Badishkanian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
12/1/2023	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$52.00 ➝ $50.00	+12.99%
9/22/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$52.00	+13.81%
6/16/2023	3M Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
6/16/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$54.00 ➝ $50.00	+9.00%
3/20/2023	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$60.00	+28.26%
3/3/2023	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Kirk Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral

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Should I Buy Kroger Stock? KR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Kroger pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Kroger
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Kroger Co.:

The Kroger Co. has a strong institutional ownership, with 80.93% of its stock held by institutional investors and hedge funds, indicating confidence in the company's stability and growth potential.
The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.32, translating to an annualized dividend of $1.28 and a yield of 2.11%. This consistent dividend payout can provide a steady income stream for investors.
Recent analyst upgrades have set a consensus target price of $63.33, suggesting potential for price appreciation from the current stock price of $55.57, which could attract investors looking for growth.
The Kroger Co. operates a diverse range of retail formats, including combination food and drug stores and marketplace stores, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations and consumer preferences.
Despite a slight year-over-year revenue decline of 1.0%, analysts predict earnings per share (EPS) of 4.45 for the current fiscal year, indicating potential for profitability and growth in earnings.

Kroger
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in The Kroger Co. for these reasons:

The recent decrease in revenue could signal challenges in maintaining sales growth, which may concern investors about the company's ability to compete effectively in the retail market.
Insider selling activity, with 38,821 shares sold valued at $2,277,690 over the last three months, may raise red flags for potential investors regarding the confidence of company executives in future performance.
The company's dividend payout ratio is currently at 33.86%, which, while sustainable, may limit the funds available for reinvestment in growth initiatives, potentially impacting long-term growth prospects.
Analyst ratings are mixed, with five analysts rating the stock as a hold, which may indicate uncertainty about the stock's future performance and could deter some investors.
The competitive landscape in the grocery and drug retail sector is intense, with many players vying for market share, which could pressure The Kroger Co.'s margins and profitability.

KR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kroger is $65.43, with a high forecast of $75.00 and a low forecast of $55.00.
: 15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kroger in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KR shares.
: According to analysts, Kroger's stock has a predicted upside of 5.79% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Kroger's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Kroger has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, BMO Capital Markets, BNP Paribas, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Melius Research, Morgan Stanley, Roth Mkm, Telsey Advisory Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Kroger more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Kroger is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Hold. Learn more on how KR compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:KR) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Kroger (KR) Stock Forecast & Price Target