Kroger
0
Funds holding %
of 7,390 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
135% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 195 | Existing positions closed: 83
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: 466 | Existing positions reduced: 423
8% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $32.9B [Q3] → $35.7B (+$2.78B) [Q4]
7% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,185 [Q3] → 1,266 (+81) [Q4]
1.18% more ownership
Funds ownership: 79.61% [Q3] → 80.79% (+1.18%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$65
3%
downside
Avg. target
$70
5%
upside
High target
$74
11%
upside
7 analyst ratings
5 positive
71%
2 neutral
29%
0 negative
0%
Evercore ISI Group Michael Montani 79% 1-year accuracy 11 / 14 met price target | 11%upside $74 | Outperform Maintained | 11 Mar 2025 |
Citigroup Paul Lejuez 43% 1-year accuracy 16 / 37 met price target | 3%downside $65 | Neutral Maintained | 7 Mar 2025 |
JP Morgan Ken Goldman 50% 1-year accuracy 6 / 12 met price target | 8%upside $72 | Overweight Maintained | 7 Mar 2025 |
Telsey Advisory Group Joseph Feldman 32% 1-year accuracy 47 / 146 met price target | 9%upside $73 | Outperform Maintained | 6 Mar 2025 |
Guggenheim John Heinbockel 50% 1-year accuracy 8 / 16 met price target | 6%upside $71 | Buy Maintained | 7 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 49 articles about KR published over the past 30 days
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 days ago
Kroger's 2025 Digital Strategy Revealed: How Kroger is Reinventing Retail Through Innovation
The report offers an in-depth look at how Kroger is transforming into a tech-enabled retail powerhouse. With over 2,700 stores across the U.S., Kroger's digital strategy spans AI, robotics, cloud computing, and autonomous delivery. The report explores partnerships with companies such as Google Cloud, Ocado, Nvidia, Gatik, Cooler Screens, and Drone Express, detailing how each supports Kroger's goals in smart fulfillment, customer personalization, supply chain optimization, and seamless omnichannel experiences. It also covers tech investments, innovation labs, and ICT budgeting, offering a roadmap to how Kroger stays competitive in a rapidly evolving retail landscape. The report offers an in-depth look at how Kroger is transforming into a tech-enabled retail powerhouse. With over 2,700 stores across the U.S., Kroger's digital strategy spans AI, robotics, cloud computing, and autonomous delivery. The report explores partnerships with companies such as Google Cloud, Ocado, Nvidia, Gatik, Cooler Screens, and Drone Express, detailing how each supports Kroger's goals in smart fulfillment, customer personalization, supply chain optimization, and seamless omnichannel experiences. It also covers tech investments, innovation labs, and ICT budgeting, offering a roadmap to how Kroger stays competitive in a rapidly evolving retail landscape.
Negative
Fox Business
4 days ago
Kroger throws latest punch in legal battle with Albertsons
Kroger and Albertsons are fighting it out in court, blaming the other for which caused their proposed $25 billion merger to fail. A federal judge blocked the merger in December.
Negative
Reuters
5 days ago
Kroger countersues rival Albertsons
U.S. grocery chain Kroger countersued rival Albertsons on Tuesday, escalating a legal fight between the two companies following the demise of their proposed $25 billion merger that was blocked by courts.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
5 days ago
Kroger Files Legal Response, Brings Counterclaims Against Albertsons
CINCINNATI , March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that it has filed its answer and counterclaims to the complaint brought by Albertsons in the Delaware Court of Chancery, in connection with the previous merger agreement between the two companies, which was terminated in December 2024. As detailed in the court filing, while Kroger was working diligently to seek regulatory approval and close the merger, Albertsons was engaging in a secret and misguided campaign, together with C&S Wholesale Grocers, the divestiture buyer, to pursue its own regulatory strategy, which ultimately undermined Kroger's efforts.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 days ago
Customer Appreciation Week Returns to Kroger
Kroger celebrates customers with the biggest appreciation event ever CINCINNATI , March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the return of its mega-sales event honoring customers with the retailer's hottest deals and digital coupons during Kroger's Customer Appreciation Week running March 26-April 1. "We know our customers are faced with many choices when it comes to feeding their families and as America's grocer, we are proud every time they choose Kroger," said Mary Ellen Adcock, Kroger Senior Vice President and Chief Merchant and Market Officer.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Here's Why Kroger (KR) is a Strong Value Stock
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Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Kroger Unveils "Elite ATE" Snack Bracket
Our Brands products face off in snack bracket challenge and retailer reveals Kroger associates' favorite snacks CINCINNATI , March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared the launch of its "Elite Ate" Snack Bracket, featuring a delicious lineup of customers' favorite snacks from Kroger's Our Brands. From savory chips to sweet treats, it is a snack-off with exclusive deals on the ultimate game day eats.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Kroger Makes it Easy to Eat in Season with Fresh Springtime Guide
Retailer celebrates National Nutrition Month CINCINNATI , March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared how customers can supercharge meals and snacks with fresh in-season fruits, veggies and simple recipes to try during National Nutrition Month and enjoy all season long. "Preparing dishes with fresh, in-season produce presents limitless, simple options for families to enjoy together as spring and summer approaches," said Carlo Baldan, Kroger group vice president of Fresh Merchandising.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Kroger CEO Shake-Up
In this podcast, Motley Fool analysts Nick Sciple and Karl Theil join hosts Ricky Mulvey and Mary Long to discuss:
Neutral
Investopedia
2 weeks ago
Kroger Needs a CEO to Help It Compete With Walmart. These Analysts Have Ideas
Kroger had big merger plans. Now that those are off, one research team says the grocery chain needs to stack its team with people who can help Kroger (KR) contend with Walmart (WMT).
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