Telsey Advisory Group Reiterates Outperform Rating for Kroger (NYSE:KR)

Kroger (NYSE:KR)‘s stock had its “outperform” rating reissued by analysts at Telsey Advisory Group in a report released on Monday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $80.00 target price on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 17.68% from the company’s previous close.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Evercore set a $77.00 target price on shares of Kroger and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Barclays reiterated a “positive” rating on shares of Kroger in a research report on Monday. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $70.00 target price (down previously from $78.00) on shares of Kroger in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $78.00 price target on shares of Kroger in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $70.00 price objective (down from $74.00) on shares of Kroger in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $74.07.

Kroger Stock Down 3.0%

NYSE:KR opened at $67.98 on Monday. Kroger has a one year low of $58.60 and a one year high of $74.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.28, a current ratio of 0.88 and a quick ratio of 0.45. The company has a market cap of $43.02 billion, a PE ratio of 62.94, a P/E/G ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 0.62. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $63.09 and its 200 day simple moving average is $66.12.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 4th. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $33.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $34.27 billion. Kroger had a net margin of 0.54% and a return on equity of 38.06%. The company’s revenue was up .7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.98 EPS. Kroger has set its FY 2025 guidance at 4.750-4.800 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Kroger will post 4.44 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Lido Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Kroger by 3.8% during the fourth quarter. Lido Advisors LLC now owns 21,984 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,471,000 after acquiring an additional 809 shares in the last quarter. Elgethun Capital Management grew its position in Kroger by 2.5% in the 4th quarter. Elgethun Capital Management now owns 79,388 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,960,000 after purchasing an additional 1,903 shares during the period. Phillips Wealth Planners LLC raised its holdings in Kroger by 3.6% during the fourth quarter. Phillips Wealth Planners LLC now owns 5,348 shares of the company’s stock worth $342,000 after buying an additional 188 shares during the last quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc raised its holdings in Kroger by 45.1% during the fourth quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc now owns 159,210 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,947,000 after buying an additional 49,453 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Calton & Associates Inc. bought a new position in shares of Kroger in the fourth quarter valued at $324,000. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Kroger News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Big leadership win — Kroger appointed Greg Foran as CEO, a proven operator who led Walmart U.S.; the announcement sparked a multi-day rally as investors expect operational fixes and sharper execution. Kroger Appoints Greg Foran as Chief Executive Officer
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — Several firms reaffirmed “buy/outperform” ratings and raised price targets (examples: Guggenheim and Telsey), giving room for upside if Foran delivers margin gains and market-share defense. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Strategy reset and e‑commerce profitability — Coverage notes Kroger’s write-downs and pivot from costly automated “sheds” to store-based fulfillment and partner deliveries could boost e‑commerce margins by ~\$400M in 2026 if execution holds. MarketBeat: Kroger’s New CEO: A Turnaround Play in Aisle 4?
• Neutral Sentiment: Marketing/seasonal promotions — Kroger’s Valentine’s Day surf-and-turf push and “Spread the Love” campaign are supportive for near-term sales but unlikely to move the stock materially. PR Newswire
• Negative Sentiment: Local development pushback — A proposed Kroger site west of Kalamazoo has raised walkability and community concerns; while small in corporate terms, it highlights potential permitting/community friction for store expansion. MSN
• Negative Sentiment: Compensation and costs — Coverage notes Foran will be highly paid, and investors may be sensitive to near-term elevated compensation expense or transition costs as the new strategy is implemented. MSN: CEO pay

Kroger Company Profile

The Kroger Co (NYSE: KR) is one of the largest supermarket operators in the United States, offering a wide range of retail grocery and related services. Founded in Cincinnati in 1883 by Bernard Kroger, the company operates a portfolio of supermarket and multi-department store banners and provides customers with fresh foods, packaged groceries, deli and bakery items, meat and seafood, produce, and prepared foods. Kroger’s stores commonly include pharmacy services and fuel centers, positioning the company as a broad-based neighborhood retail destination for everyday needs.

In addition to traditional in-store retailing, Kroger manufactures and distributes a variety of private-label brands and operates its own food production and supply-chain facilities.