The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) Stock Has Consensus Price Target of $69.82 According to Brokerages

The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) has been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-one brokerages that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and twelve have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $69.82.

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on KR. Citigroup reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $57.00 target price (down from $61.00) on shares of Kroger in a report on Tuesday, September 1st. Wall Street Zen downgraded Kroger from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, June 20th. Roth Capital reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $73.00 price objective on shares of Kroger in a research report on Monday, September 14th. BNP Paribas Exane raised shares of Kroger from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $72.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 7th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group dropped their price objective on shares of Kroger from $78.00 to $75.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, September 14th.

Kroger Stock Performance

NYSE:KR traded up $0.82 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $63.53. 6,516,083 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 8,142,802. The firm has a market capitalization of $37.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.53, a P/E/G ratio of 1.72 and a beta of 0.36. The company has a 50-day moving average of $58.86 and a 200 day moving average of $61.69. The company has a quick ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.59. Kroger has a 1-year low of $54.15 and a 1-year high of $76.58.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, September 11th. The company reported $1.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.05 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $34.62 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $34.64 billion. Kroger had a return on equity of 49.90% and a net margin of 0.73%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.04 EPS. Kroger has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.100-5.300 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Kroger will post 5.19 EPS for the current year.

Kroger Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 16th will be issued a $0.39 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 16th. This represents a $1.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Kroger’s payout ratio is presently 84.78%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Kroger

In other news, EVP Mary Adcock sold 72,901 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.70, for a total transaction of $4,425,090.70. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 175,233 shares in the company, valued at $10,636,643.10. The trade was a 29.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 0.41% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kroger

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Kroger by 5.5% in the third quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 208,761 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,431,000 after buying an additional 10,907 shares in the last quarter. Howard Capital Management LLC raised its position in Kroger by 64.1% in the third quarter. Howard Capital Management LLC now owns 118,272 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,933,000 after acquiring an additional 46,206 shares in the last quarter. Milestone Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in Kroger in the third quarter worth $10,924,000. Andrews Advisory Associates LLC raised its position in Kroger by 16.8% in the third quarter. Andrews Advisory Associates LLC now owns 9,051 shares of the company’s stock worth $531,000 after acquiring an additional 1,304 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Iams Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Kroger in the third quarter valued at $581,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Kroger

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results and outlook supported the stock. Kroger reported adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share on approximately $34.6 billion in sales, ahead of earnings expectations, while reaffirming fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $5.10–$5.30. Management also cited improving pharmacy margins, e-commerce profitability, retail-media growth and additional cost savings. Kroger Gains as Investors Focus on Earnings Beat and Stable Profit Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Corporate restructuring could improve profitability. Kroger plans to eliminate roughly 3,000 corporate positions over three years while expanding its use of artificial intelligence. The company says the savings can help fund lower prices, potentially strengthening its competitive position and margins. An investor day scheduled for October 20 could provide more detail on the strategy. Kroger cites AI efficiency push as it cuts corporate jobs
• Positive Sentiment: Seasonal demand and market share remain favorable. Kroger expects to sell 25 million pounds of Halloween candy, highlighting the potential for seasonal sales momentum. Separately, the grocer continues to lead the Central Ohio grocery market. Kroger is America’s candy destination

Kroger Company Profile

The Kroger Co is a U.S.-based food and consumer goods retailer headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1883 by Bernard Kroger, the company has grown into one of the largest supermarket operators in the United States.

Kroger operates supermarkets, multi-department stores, marketplace-format stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. Its stores sell groceries, fresh produce, meat, seafood, bakery and deli products, household essentials, health and beauty items, and general merchandise. The company also offers digital shopping, pickup and delivery services, loyalty programs, and a range of private-label products.

The company serves customers across numerous U.S.