Kroger
0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
148% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 201 | Existing positions closed: 81
77% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.81B | Put options by funds: $1.03B
56% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 9 [Q3] → 14 (+5) [Q4]
10% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 468 | Existing positions reduced: 424
9% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $32.6B [Q3] → $35.7B (+$3.09B) [Q4]
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,184 [Q3] → 1,275 (+91) [Q4]
1.92% more ownership
Funds ownership: 78.78% [Q3] → 80.7% (+1.92%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$65
10%
downside
Avg. target
$71
2%
downside
High target
$74
2%
upside
6 analyst ratings
5 positive
83%
1 neutral
17%
0 negative
0%
Guggenheim John Heinbockel 37% 1-year accuracy 7 / 19 met price target | 1%upside $73 | Buy Maintained | 3 Apr 2025 |
Evercore ISI Group Michael Montani 91% 1-year accuracy 10 / 11 met price target | 2%upside $74 | Outperform Maintained | 11 Mar 2025 |
Citigroup Paul Lejuez 39% 1-year accuracy 18 / 46 met price target | 10%downside $65 | Neutral Maintained | 7 Mar 2025 |
JP Morgan Ken Goldman 58% 1-year accuracy 7 / 12 met price target | 0%downside $72 | Overweight Maintained | 7 Mar 2025 |
Telsey Advisory Group Joseph Feldman 29% 1-year accuracy 43 / 147 met price target | 1%upside $73 | Outperform Maintained | 6 Mar 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 31 articles about KR published over the past 30 days
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
3 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now
In uncertain markets, it pays to follow proven wisdom -- and few investors have a track record as legendary as Warren Buffett. Since taking over Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) in 1965, Buffett has weathered every market storm and consistently outperformed market benchmarks.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
Is Kroger a Stock to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio?
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down why Kroger (KR 3.32%) may be riskier today than in many years, and why investors should consider BBB Foods (TBBB 0.78%) as a better grocery stock to buy.
Positive
Schaeffers Research
4 days ago
Kroger Stock Boasts Technical Support
Subscribers to Schaeffer's Weekend Trader options recommendation service received this KR commentary on Sunday night, along with a detailed options trade recommendation -- including complete entry and exit parameters.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
4 Prominent Stocks to Buy Now as Consumer Spending Soars in March
Consumer spending remained strong in March, defying expectations as retail sales rose 1.4% month over month to $734.9 billion, according to the Commerce Department's latest report. The rise in sales follows a modest 0.2% increase in February.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
5 Stocks to Buy as Retail Sales Jump Despite Lingering Inflation
Stocks like EBAY, JD, GAP, KR and TPR are poised to gain form the jump in retail sales.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Why Kroger (KR) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog Sprouts Farmers Market, BJ's Wholesale Club, Chewy and The Kroger
Sprouts Farmers Market, BJ's Wholesale Club, Chewy and The Kroger are included in this Analyst Blog.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 days ago
Kroger Appoints Key Retail Leaders
Joe Kelley Named SVP of Retail Divisions Kenny Kimball Named Smith's Division President Chris Albi Named King Soopers Division President Kendra Doyel Named Food 4 Less Division President CINCINNATI , April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced several appointments of experienced enterprise leaders to retail roles. Kroger appointed Joe Kelley, president of the Colorado-based King Soopers & City Markets division, to be senior vice president of Retail Divisions.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
What Makes Kroger (KR) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
Does Kroger (KR) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Are Retail-Wholesale Stocks Lagging The Kroger Co. (KR) This Year?
Here is how Kroger (KR) and Zalando (ZLNDY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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