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Kroger (KR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$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

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

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
1 Month Ago
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
3 Months Ago
9/23/23 to 9/22/24
1 Year Ago
12/22/22 to 12/22/23
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$59.09$52.27
Forecasted Upside5.79% Upside2.58% Upside6.68% Upside15.80% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

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.
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KR Price Targets by Month

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Kroger Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKrogerRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.50
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside5.79% Upside28.31% Upside14.53% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/20/2024Bank of America
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$70.00 ➝ $75.00+19.75%
12/19/2024Guggenheim
2 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageBuy$68.00+10.57%
12/12/2024BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
K. Bania
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Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$60.00 ➝ $63.00+0.08%
12/12/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$63.00 ➝ $66.00+4.85%
12/12/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$70.00 ➝ $73.00+15.43%
12/11/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$58.00 ➝ $62.00+1.08%
12/11/2024Telsey Advisory Group
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$65.00 ➝ $65.00+7.01%
12/6/2024Roth Mkm
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$52.00 ➝ $56.00-6.70%
12/6/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$59.00 ➝ $69.00+14.05%
12/3/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$54.00 ➝ $73.00+21.34%
10/18/2024BNP Paribas
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R. Joyce
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$56.00-0.96%
9/23/2024Melius Research
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K. Short
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Initiated CoverageHold$55.00-1.56%
9/13/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$62.00 ➝ $63.00+14.11%
7/22/2024Argus
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C. Graja
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$70.00 ➝ $72.00+31.58%
6/21/2024Wolfe Research
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G. Badishkanian
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12/1/2023Stephens
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$52.00 ➝ $50.00+12.99%
9/22/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageHold$52.00+13.81%
6/16/20233M
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
6/16/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower Target$54.00 ➝ $50.00+9.00%
3/20/2023Northcoast Research
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$60.00+28.26%
3/3/2023Roth Capital
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W. Kirk
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Reiterated RatingNeutral

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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

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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

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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 equities 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 equities 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.

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.


This page (NYSE:KR) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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