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Kroger is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States with more than 2,700 stores across a portfolio of over 20 supermarket banners. The company boasts an ingrained presence in US communities, citing that it is a top-two grocer in most of its major market areas. Over one fourth of Kroger's roughly $110 billion in nonperishable and fresh food sales (about 75% of revenue) stems from its private-label portfolio, of which the company manufactures about 30% of units via its own food production plants. The firm also operates fuel stations and pharmacies at 60% and 80% of its locations, respectively.

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What Happened: Wildfires in California have forced thousands of people to be evacuated from their homes as wildfires led to power outages and damaged properties, marking one of the potentially highest costing events in state history for the insurance industry.
Companies are pitching in to help consumers by delaying payments, offering free services and providing necessities like places to stay and food.
Here's a look at a portion of the companies offering help:
SpaceX: The company is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/01/42892886/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-offers-free-starlink-terminals-to-los-angeles-areas-affected-by-wildfires">providing free Starlink</a> terminals to areas near Los Angeles impacted by the wildfires, CEO Elon Musk announced Thursday. The tweet came with a local media reporter sharing that they were using Starlink to be able to provide live coverage with a lack of cell service in the area.
Sweetgreen (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SG#NYSE">SG</a>): The restaurant chain's co-founder Nicholas Jammet <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-jammet-5b9b878/?trk=public_post_embed_feed-actor-name">shared </a>a video on LinkedIn saying the company was hoping to provide food to as many people impacted by the wildfires as possible.
"We want to help, we want to feed as many people as possible," Jammet said in the video.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>): One Starbucks location was destroyed by fires in the area, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2025-01-08/palisades-fire-near-los-angeles-latest?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">reported</a>. Another location handed out coffee and food to first responders to help in the efforts.
Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>): The retailer said is was fast-tracking critical supplies to stores near Los Angeles to help get necessary supplies to first responders and customers quicker.
Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>): The retailer lost a location in the Palisades region from the fires. The retailer is also giving food and water to people in the fire-impacted areas.
Albertsons (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>): The retailer is also giving food and water to first responders in the wildfire areas.
Lyft Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>): The ride-share company announced it was offering free and discounted rides to and from shelters for impacted California residents.
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Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): The technology giant is providing temporary relief for Apple Card users in the Los Angeles area, allowing people to postpone payments without interest, as <a href="https://x.com/markgurman/status/1877480784648397264?s=46">reported </a>by Bloomberg writer Mark Gurman. Apple CEO Tim Cook also announced the company will be donating to help in the wildfire efforts.
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Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): The electric vehicle company <a href="https://x.com/tesla_na/status/1877454782647980368">announced </a>it was forgiving Autopilot and FSD Supervised strikes to people in California to provide them with more options when evacuating the region.
Planet Fitness (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNT#NYSE">PLNT</a>): The gym chain is offering its locations to first responders and local residents in the impacted areas as a place to shower and charge devices through January 15, as <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/los-angeles-wildfires-pacific-palisades-planet-fitness-airbnb/">reported </a>by CBS News.
Airbnb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>): The house rental's Airbnb.org charitable arm is helping find free temporary housing for people who had to evacuate their homes.
Toyota (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>): The automotive company <a href="https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-supports-california-fires-relief-efforts/">announced </a>it would offer payment relief options to those impacted by the wildfires and is also matching donations from U.S. employees made to nonprofits like The American Red Cross.
AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>): The telecommunications company <a href="https://about.att.com/pages/disaster-recovery/california-fires">waived </a>overage charges and is offering unlimited talk, text and data through Feb. 6, 2025 to customers in the impacted areas.
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Analysts' ratings for Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 18 analysts.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $66.44, a high estimate of $75.00, and a low estimate of $56.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 6.05% increase from the previous average price target of $62.65.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736197217_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Kroger is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ken Goldman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Ohmes</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Heinbockel</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelly Bania</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Kirk</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Goldman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelly Bania</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Dickerson</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Heinbockel</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Kroger. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Kroger compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Kroger's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Kroger's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Kroger analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Kroger</h2>
Kroger is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States with more than 2,700 stores across a portfolio of over 20 supermarket banners. The company boasts an ingrained presence in US communities, citing that it is a top-two grocer in most of its major market areas. Over one fourth of Kroger's roughly $110 billion in nonperishable and fresh food sales (about 75% of revenue) stems from its private-label portfolio, of which the company manufactures about 30% of units via its own food production plants. The firm also operates fuel stations and pharmacies at 60% and 80% of its locations, respectively.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Kroger's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Kroger's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 October, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.95% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Kroger's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 1.84%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kroger's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.86%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kroger's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.09%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Kroger's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 2.31. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Deep Dive Into Kroger Stock: Analyst Perspectives (18 Ratings)

JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintains Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $69 to $71.

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JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Kroger, Raises Price Target to $71

In a new SEC filing on December 23, it was revealed that Adcock, Senior Vice President at Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>), executed a significant exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: Adcock, Senior Vice President at Kroger, exercised stock options for 0 shares of KR stock. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000056873/000095017024139736//Archives/edgar/data/56873/000095017024139736/0000950170-24-139736-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Monday. The exercise price of the options was $0.0 per share.
Kroger shares are currently trading up by 0.2%, with a current price of $61.08 as of Tuesday morning. This brings the total value of Adcock's 0 shares to $0.
<h3>Discovering Kroger: A Closer Look</h3>
Kroger is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States with more than 2,700 stores across a portfolio of over 20 supermarket banners. The company boasts an ingrained presence in US communities, citing that it is a top-two grocer in most of its major market areas. Over one fourth of Kroger's roughly $110 billion in nonperishable and fresh food sales (about 75% of revenue) stems from its private-label portfolio, of which the company manufactures about 30% of units via its own food production plants. The firm also operates fuel stations and pharmacies at 60% and 80% of its locations, respectively.
<h3>Kroger's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Revenue Growth: Kroger's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 October, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -0.95%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Staples sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Analyzing Profitability Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 22.85%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): With an EPS below industry norms, Kroger exhibits below-average bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.85.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Kroger's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 2.31. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
Exploring Valuation Metrics Landscape:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Kroger's P/E ratio of 16.13 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 0.3, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio of 7.65 trails industry averages, indicating a potential disparity in market valuation that could be advantageous for investors.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
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<h3>The Relevance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
From a legal standpoint, the term "insider" pertains to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as outlined in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to inform the public of their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
A company insider's new purchase is a indicator of their positive anticipation for a rise in the stock.
While insider sells may not necessarily reflect a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes Worth Your Attention</h3>
Examining transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often concentrate on those unfolding in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman maintains Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $70 price target.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Kroger, Maintains $70 Price Target

B of A Securities analyst Robert Ohmes maintains Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $70 to $75.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Kroger, Raises Price Target to $75

Kroger Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) shares are relatively unchanged in the premarket session on Friday.
The grocery giant has entered into Accelerated Share Repurchase agreements with Wells Fargo Bank and Citibank to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42605891/kroger-announces-agreements-for-5-0b-accelerated-share-repurchase-program" rel="noreferrer noopener">repurchase a total of $5.0 billion in shares of its common stock.</a>
This buyback is part of Kroger&#8217;s broader $7.5 billion share repurchase authorization.
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Under the terms of the ASR agreements, Kroger will pay $5.0 billion to the dealers and expects to receive an initial delivery of approximately 65.6 million shares on December 20, 2024. This represents about 80% of the total shares that could be purchased with the $5.0 billion, based on the closing price of Kroger shares on December 19, 2024.
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The final number of shares repurchased will depend on the volume-weighted average prices of Kroger&#8217;s stock during the repurchase period, with adjustments as per the ASR agreements.
Kroger has also noted that, in addition to the share repurchase program, it has $2.5 billion in capacity remaining under its share repurchase authorization, giving the company flexibility for future repurchases.
The final settlement for the agreements is expected by the third fiscal quarter of Kroger&#8217;s fiscal 2025.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, KR stock has gained over 35% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco Food &amp; Beverage ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBJ#NYSE">PBJ</a>).
Price Action: KR shares are trading higher by 0.07% to $61.00 premarket at last check Friday.
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Kroger Launches $5 Billion Accelerated Share Repurchase: Details

The ASR agreements will be completed under Kroger's recently announced $7.5 billion share repurchase authorization. Kroger is funding the share repurchases under the ASR agreements with existing cash on hand.

Kroger Enters Agreements For $5.0B Accelerated Share Repurchase Program

Guggenheim analyst John Heinbockel initiates coverage on Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $68.

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Guggenheim Initiates Coverage On Kroger with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $68

Kroger's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) short percent of float has risen 25.38% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.37 million shares sold short, which is 1.63% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.9 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Kroger Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734357619_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kroger has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Kroger's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Kroger's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.84%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Kroger shares are trading higher after the company announced a new $7.5 billion share repurchase program as well as plans to reduce prices.

Kroger Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) disclosed the termination of its merger agreement with Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) following a preliminary injunction by the U.S. District <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42456428/kroger-and-albertsons-call-off-merger-plans-75-billion-share-buyback-cancels-47-billion-merger-debt">Court in Oregon</a>.
Kroger's Board approved a new $7.5 billion share repurchase program, replacing the previous $1 billion authorization from September 2022.
The company plans to execute an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement for about $5 billion of common stock. Kroger anticipates strong free cash flow and remains focused on capital allocation priorities. Following the termination of the merger agreement, Kroger will redeem $4.7 billion in senior notes issued on August 27, 2024.
Kroger shares gained 3.1% to trade at $63.20 on Thursday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Kroger following the announcement.
<ul>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Edward Kelly maintained Kroger with an Overweight and raised the price target from $70 to $73.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Kelly Bania maintained the stock with a Market Perform and raised the price target from $60 to $63.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Michael Lasser maintained Kroger with a Neutral and raised the price target from $63 to $66. </li>
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These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On Kroger

UBS analyst Michael Lasser maintains Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $63 to $66.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Kroger, Raises Price Target to $66

BMO Capital analyst Kelly Bania maintains Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $60 to $63.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Kroger, Raises Price Target to $63

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Deutsche Bank increased the price target for PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) from $179 to $184. Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. PepsiCo shares closed at $156.77 on Wednesday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo raised the price target for The Kroger Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) from $70 to $73. Wells Fargo analyst Edward Kelly maintained an Overweight rating. Kroger shares closed at $61.33 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Oppenheimer boosted the price target for KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) from $153 to $175. Oppenheimer analyst Chris Kotowski maintained an Outperform rating. KKR shares closed at $157.39 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KKR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Mizuho raised Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) price target from $282 to $305. Mizuho analyst David Bellinger maintained an Outperform rating. Lowe&#8217;s shares settled at $267.90 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies slashed Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) price target from $700 to $650. Jefferies analyst Brent Thill maintained a Buy rating. Adobe shares closed at $549.93 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADBE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Roth MKM raised United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNFI#NYSE">UNFI</a>) price target from $20 to $26. Roth MKM analyst Bill Kirk maintained a Neutral rating. United Natural Foods shares closed at $28.08 on Wednesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNFI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Stifel cut Match Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTCH#NASDAQ">MTCH</a>) price target from $39 to $36. Stifel analyst Mark Kelley maintained a Hold rating on the stock. Match Group shares closed at $61.48 on Wednesday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>UBS cut the price target for Commercial Metals Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMC#NYSE">CMC</a>) from $62 to $56. UBS analyst Curt Woodworth downgraded the stock from Buy to Sell. Commercial Metals shares settled at $61.60 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank boosted Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>) price target from $37 to $39. Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. Keurig Dr Pepper shares closed at $33.26 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KDP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Needham raised Stryker Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) price target from $409 to $442. Needham analyst Mike Matson maintained a Buy rating. Stryker shares closed at $376.16 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SYK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Wells Fargo analyst Edward Kelly maintains Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $70 to $73.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Kroger, Raises Price Target to $73

Kroger Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) shares are trading higher premarket on Thursday. The company disclosed the termination of its merger agreement with Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) following a preliminary injunction <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42448447/kroger-reiterates-its-commitment-to-lower-prices-and-initiates-new-7-5b-share-buyback-program" rel="noreferrer noopener">by the U.S. District Court in Oregon</a>.
U.S. District Judge&nbsp;Adrienne Nelson ruled in favor of the U.S.&nbsp;Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a decision filed in<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42424808/kroger-stock-up-after-judge-blocks-albertsons-deal-what-you-need-to-know" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Oregon federal court on Tuesday</a>.
The FTC had argued that the proposed deal violated antitrust laws. The companies submitted a plan to the FTC that included the divestiture of hundreds of stores to C&amp;S Wholesale Grocers in order to maintain appropriate competition in the space.
Nelson on Tuesday found that the divestiture plans wouldn't do enough to replace competition that would be impacted as a result of the deal.
Earlier yesterday, Albertsons announced the termination of its proposed merger with Kroger and filed a lawsuit&nbsp;against the grocery giant, accusing Kroger of violating the contractual obligations of the merger agreement by failing to do all it <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42444582/albertsons-puts-an-end-to-merger-deal-sues-kroger-following-court-ruling-we-believe-strongly-in-the-merits-of-our-case" rel="noreferrer noopener">could to secure regulatory approval</a>.
Later yesterday, Kroger issued a statement that it looks forward to accelerating its flywheel to grow alternative profit businesses and generate increased cash flows.
Rodney McMullen, Kroger&#8217;s Chairman and CEO said, &#8220;The strength of our balance sheet and sustainability of our model allows us to pursue a variety of growth opportunities, including further investment in our store network through new stores and remodels, which will be an important part of our 8 – 11% TSR model over time.&#8221;
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Kroger reiterated its commitment to investing in America to lower grocery prices, higher wages, infrastructure, and community support.
Kroger has invested $5 billion in price reductions since 2003 and $2.4 billion in wage increases since 2018, raising average hourly pay by 38% with benefits.
Additionally, Kroger allocates $3.6 billion to $3.8 billion annually in capital investments to build and remodel stores, enhance food processing facilities, improve the customer experience, and create new job opportunities.
Buyback: Kroger&#8217;s Board approved a new $7.5 billion share repurchase program, replacing the previous $1 billion authorization from September 2022.
The company plans to execute an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement for about $5 billion of common stock. Kroger anticipates strong free cash flow and remains focused on capital allocation priorities.
Following the termination of the merger agreement, Kroger will redeem $4.7 billion in senior notes issued on August 27, 2024.
The notes, which include a special mandatory redemption clause, will be redeemed at 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest up to the redemption date.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco Food &amp; Beverage ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBJ#NYSE">PBJ</a>) and Tidal ETF Trust Newday Ocean Health ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AHOY#NYSE">AHOY</a>).
Price Action: KR shares are up 0.99% at $61.33 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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How will the Make America Healthy Again movement impact food stocks?

With retailers adapting tech-powered retail innovations in 2025, the future of shopping is here. Amid this backdrop, fundamentally robust retail stocks Casey's General Stores (CASY), Walmart (WMT), and The Kroger Co. (KR) could be considered ideal buys. Read more… The retail industry is poised for a transformation in 2025, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences. Therefore, investors might consider adding three fundamentally strong retail stocks, Casey's General Stores, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CASY/">CASY</a>), Walmart Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">WMT</a>), and The Kroger Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KR/">KR</a>), to their portfolio in this modern consumer-oriented world.
In today's retail world, emerging technologies like AI and automation further enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement. Also, <a href="https://www.salesforce.com/retail/ai/">58% of retailers use generative AI</a> to create assets for ads, emails, social media, and websites, which helps create personalized and targeted marketing messages more efficiently.
Moreover, retailers are deploying AI-enhanced tools such as summaries of product reviews, chatbots, and shopping assistants <a href="https://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-potential-to-improve-customer-experience/">in an effort to facilitate purchase decisions</a>, reduce friction, and increase conversion. Such adaption and integration of technology leverages data analytics to predict trends and also enhances customer satisfaction.
The global food and grocery retail market is anticipated to <a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/food-grocery-retail-market">reach $14.78 trillion by 2030</a>, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.2%.
Now, let us dive deep into the fundamentals of the above-mentioned three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/grocery-big-box-retailers/">Grocery/Big Box Retailers</a> stocks, beginning with the third:
Stock #3: Casey's General Stores, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CASY/">CASY</a>)
CASY is a prominent convenience retailer and pizza chain in the United States. Operating over 2,600 locations under the names Casey's and Casey's General Store across 17 states, the company offers a range of products, including pizza, donuts, breakfast items, sandwiches, and tobacco and nicotine products.
On November 5, CASY announced the completion of the acquisition of Fikes Wholesale, owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores. This acquisition will bring 148 stores in Texas and 50 stores in southern states, bringing the total CASY store count to approximately 2900 stores, which helps the company to expand its reach in every state of the United States.
CASY's trailing-12-month ROCE and ROTA of 17.16% and 6.93% are 61.5% and 78.9% higher than their respective industry averages of 10.63% and 3.87%. Likewise, its trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 2.15x is 147.6% above the industry average of 0.87x.
In the fiscal second quarter that ended on October 31, 2024, CASY's total revenue amounted to $3.95 billion. The company reported an adjusted EBITDA of $348.88 million, indicating a 14.1% growth from the prior year quarter. Its net income came in at $180.92 million, up 13.9% year-over-year, while its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/eps.asp">earnings per share</a> grew 14.4% from the prior-year quarter to $4.85.
As per the fiscal year 2025 outlook, CASY projects an EBITDA growth of at least 10%. The company plans to expand its footprint by adding approximately 270 stores through mergers &amp; acquisitions and new store construction. Additionally, CASY forecasts inside same-store sales to increase by 3% to 5%, with inside margins consistent with fiscal 2024.
Street expects CASY's revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending April 2025) to increase 8.3% year-over-year to $3.90 billion. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a 4.6% growth from the prior year, settling at $2.45. In addition, it surpassed the EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
CASY shares have surged 36.9% over the past year and 24.8% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $390.84.
CASY's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
CASY has a B grade for Quality. It is ranked #20 out of the 36 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/grocery-big-box-retailers/">Grocery/Big Box Retailers</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CASY/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for CASY (Growth, Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment).
Stock #2: Walmart Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">WMT</a>)
WMT is a technology-powered omnichannel retailer that engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and e-commerce worldwide. The company functions as supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, and cash and carry stores. It operates through three segments: Walmart U.S.; Walmart International; and Sam's Club. 
On December 3, WMT completed the acquisition of VIZIO. This acquisition should allow WMT to use VIZIO's SmartCast Operating System, enhancing customers' shopping journeys and serving them in new ways. It should help connect customers at scale and boost product discovery.
The stock's trailing-12-month ROCE of 23.48% is 120.9% higher than the industry average of 10.63%. Similarly, its 7.47% trailing-12-month ROTA is 92.9% above the industry average of 3.87%. Also, its trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 2.58x compares favorably to the industry average of 0.87x.
During the fiscal third quarter, which ended on October 31, 2024, WMT's total revenue increased by 5.5% year-over-year to $169.59 billion. The company reported an operating income of $6.71 billion, indicating 8.2% growth from the prior year's quarter. WMT's attributable net income stood at $4.58 billion, up 910.4% year-over-year, while its EPS grew 850% from the year-ago value to $0.57.
According to the company's updated fiscal year 2025 guidance, WMT expects consolidated net sales growth of 4.8% to 5.1%. Its consolidated adj. operating income is expected to increase 8.5% - 9.3%. The company's adjusted EPS is set in the range of $2.42 to $2.47.
The consensus revenue estimate of $178.68 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending January 2025) represents a 3.9% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.64 for the same quarter indicates a 6.7% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
The stock has gained 74% over the past year and 53.6% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $91.80.
WMT's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade for Stability and a B for Momentum and Sentiment. Within the same A-rated industry, it is ranked #14 out of 36 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">Click here</a> to see WMT's ratings for Growth, Value, and Quality.
Stock #1: The Kroger Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KR/">KR</a>)
KR is a food and drug retailer that owns and operates in supermarkets, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price-impact warehouses. It offers grocery, health, and beauty care items, general merchandise (including apparel, home goods, and toys), pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce.
On October 8, KR announced that Boost by Kroger Plus will include Disney streaming options as part of its annual memberships. The company's members can choose from Disney+ Basic (With Ads), Hulu (With Ads), or an ESPN+ subscription as part of an inclusion benefit. This collaboration will make the program more valuable and convenient.
In the same month, KR closed the transaction to sell its specialty pharmacy business to Elevance Health. The specialty pharmacy, earlier owned by KR, serves patients with chronic illnesses that require complex care.
In terms of the trailing-12-month ROCE, KR's 22.77% is 114.2% higher than the 10.63% industry average. Similarly, its 2.64x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 204.8% higher than the industry average of 0.87x.
For the nine-month period, which ended on November 9, KR's sales were $112.82 billion. The company's operating profit rose 54.4% from the prior year's value to $2.94 billion. KR's attributable net earnings came in at $2.03 billion and $2.77 per share, reflecting an increase of 42.1% year-over-year.
Per the updated financial guidance for 2024, KR forecasts identical sales without fuel between 1.2% and 1.5%. The company expects adjusted FIFO operating profit to be in the range of $4.60 billion to $4.70 billion. Also, its adjusted net earnings per share is forecasted to lie between $4.35 and $4.45.
Analysts expect KR's revenue and EPS for the current year (ending January 2025) to be $147.85 billion and $4.44, respectively. For the fiscal year 2026, its revenue and EPS are expected to grow marginally and by 6.8% from the prior year to $149.22 billion and $4.74, respectively.
Shares of KR have surged 28.1% over the past year and 13.4% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $58.90.
KR's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has a B grade for Value, Sentiment, and Quality. Out of 36 stocks in the Grocery/Big Box Retailers industry, KR is ranked #9. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KR/">Click here</a> to see KR's rating for Growth, Momentum, and Stability.
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WMT shares were trading at $91.80 per share on Thursday afternoon, up $0.99 (+1.09%). Year-to-date, WMT has gained 1.60%, versus a 0.58% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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