• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $60.09
  • Forecasted Upside: 4.31%
  • Number of Analysts: 12
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 4 Hold Ratings
  • 7 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$57.61
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Analyst Price Target for KR

Analyst Price Target is $60.09
▲ +4.31% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 12 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Kroger in the last 3 months. The average price target is $60.09, with a high forecast of $72.00 and a low forecast of $50.00. The average price target represents a 4.31% upside from the last price of $57.61.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 12 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Kroger. This rating has held steady since May 2024, when it changed from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
5/30/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
8/28/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
11/26/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 0 sell ratings
2/24/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
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5/24/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
8/22/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
10/21/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
11/20/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
10/18/2024BNP ParibasInitiated CoverageNeutral$56.00
10/9/2024Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$62.00 ➝ $62.00
9/23/2024Melius ResearchInitiated CoverageHold$55.00
9/13/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$58.00 ➝ $59.00
9/13/2024Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$62.00 ➝ $63.00
9/13/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$57.00 ➝ $58.00
9/9/2024Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$62.00 ➝ $62.00
7/22/2024ArgusBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$70.00 ➝ $72.00
6/24/2024Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$58.00 ➝ $57.00
6/21/2024Wolfe ResearchUpgradeStrong-Buy
6/21/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $58.00
6/20/2024Evercore ISILower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$61.00 ➝ $60.00
6/18/2024BMO Capital MarketsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$58.00 ➝ $60.00
6/17/2024Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$62.00 ➝ $62.00
4/23/2024Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$62.00 ➝ $62.00
4/16/2024Evercore ISILower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$63.00 ➝ $62.00
4/16/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$58.00 ➝ $65.00
4/8/2024BNP ParibasReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Underperform$48.00
3/28/2024Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$60.00 ➝ $62.00
3/26/2024Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$62.00 ➝ $64.00
3/19/2024Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$60.00
3/19/2024GuggenheimBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $61.00
3/8/2024Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$55.00 ➝ $60.00
3/1/2024Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$55.00 ➝ $60.00
2/27/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$42.00 ➝ $50.00
1/16/2024Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$55.00
12/1/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$54.00 ➝ $53.00
12/1/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$48.00 ➝ $46.00
12/1/2023StephensLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$52.00 ➝ $50.00
11/28/2023Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$55.00
9/22/2023HSBCInitiated CoverageHold$52.00
9/20/2023Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$55.00
9/6/2023Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$55.00
6/19/2023UBS GroupLower Target$51.00 ➝ $48.00
6/16/20233MReiterated RatingMaintains
6/16/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$54.00 ➝ $50.00
6/16/2023Evercore ISILower Target$56.00 ➝ $54.00
6/16/2023Bank of AmericaLower Target$75.00 ➝ $65.00
3/20/2023Northcoast ResearchUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$60.00
3/6/2023StephensLower TargetEqual Weight$57.00 ➝ $52.00
3/3/2023Roth CapitalReiterated RatingNeutral
3/3/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$51.00 ➝ $53.00
3/3/2023Telsey Advisory GroupLower TargetOutperform$64.00 ➝ $55.00
3/3/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$46.00 ➝ $49.00
3/3/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$50.00 ➝ $54.00
1/17/2023Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$44.00 ➝ $46.00
1/4/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetUnderweight$47.00 ➝ $42.00
12/6/2022Sanford C. BernsteinInitiated CoverageOutperform$58.00
12/5/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$43.00 ➝ $44.00
12/5/2022MKM PartnersLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$50.00 ➝ $47.00
12/5/2022Jefferies Financial GroupBoost Target$45.00 ➝ $50.00
12/2/2022UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$57.00 ➝ $54.00
11/29/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$54.00 ➝ $56.00
11/9/2022Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$49.00 ➝ $56.00
10/20/2022GuggenheimLower Target$50.00
10/17/2022Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetHold$52.00 ➝ $45.00
10/17/2022Northcoast ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
10/10/2022Exane BNP ParibasUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
10/10/2022BNP ParibasUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$51.00
9/13/2022UBS GroupBoost Target$57.00
9/13/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$53.00 ➝ $54.00
9/12/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$41.00 ➝ $43.00
9/12/2022Evercore ISIBoost TargetIn-Line$51.00 ➝ $54.00
9/8/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutral$60.00 ➝ $55.00
9/6/2022OppenheimerLower Target$51.00
6/21/2022MKM PartnersBoost Target$48.00 ➝ $55.00
6/17/2022Evercore ISIReiterated RatingHold$54.00
6/17/2022GuggenheimReiterated RatingBuy$57.00
6/17/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$38.00 ➝ $41.00
6/17/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$50.00 ➝ $53.00
6/6/2022GuggenheimBoost TargetBuy$49.00 ➝ $57.00
6/2/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$49.00 ➝ $50.00
4/22/2022BNP ParibasUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$60.00
4/8/2022Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$61.00 ➝ $75.00
4/7/2022Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$62.00 ➝ $64.00
3/10/2022ScotiabankBoost Target$60.00 ➝ $64.00
3/7/2022Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$60.00 ➝ $62.00
3/7/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$43.00 ➝ $49.00
3/4/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$41.00 ➝ $57.00
3/4/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$47.00 ➝ $57.00
3/1/2022Evercore ISIBoost TargetInline$49.00 ➝ $50.00
3/1/2022Telsey Advisory GroupUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$47.00 ➝ $54.00
2/25/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost Target$44.00 ➝ $45.00
2/23/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$45.00 ➝ $43.00
1/28/2022CitigroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$47.00 ➝ $42.00
1/25/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$42.00
1/19/2022Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$38.00 ➝ $52.00
12/14/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$37.00 ➝ $38.00
12/6/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$34.00 ➝ $37.00
12/6/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetSell$35.00 ➝ $39.00
12/3/2021UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$44.00 ➝ $48.00
12/3/2021GuggenheimBoost TargetBuy$45.00 ➝ $49.00
12/3/2021MKM PartnersBoost TargetNeutral$44.00 ➝ $48.00
12/3/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$40.00 ➝ $47.00
12/3/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$39.00 ➝ $41.00
12/3/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$43.00 ➝ $45.00
12/3/2021CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$43.00 ➝ $47.00
12/3/2021BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight$37.00 ➝ $38.00
12/3/2021Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetMarket Perform$45.00 ➝ $47.00
9/20/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$31.00 ➝ $34.00
9/13/2021MKM PartnersBoost TargetNeutral$40.00 ➝ $44.00
9/13/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$36.00 ➝ $40.00
9/13/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$36.00 ➝ $39.00
9/13/2021Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetMarket Perform$40.00 ➝ $45.00
9/13/2021BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight$35.00 ➝ $37.00
9/7/2021Northcoast ResearchBoost TargetBuy$46.00 ➝ $49.00
9/7/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetAccumulate ➝ Equal Weight$39.00 ➝ $46.00
7/1/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$29.00 ➝ $31.00
6/22/2021Northcoast ResearchBoost TargetBuy$41.00 ➝ $46.00
6/21/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetPositive ➝ Hold$36.00 ➝ $41.00
6/18/2021MKM PartnersBoost TargetNeutral$35.00 ➝ $40.00
6/18/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$34.00 ➝ $36.00
6/18/2021Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetMarket Perform$39.00 ➝ $40.00
6/18/2021UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$35.00 ➝ $40.00
6/18/2021CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$37.00 ➝ $41.00
5/10/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Sell$37.00 ➝ $31.00
5/4/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$37.00 ➝ $31.00
3/5/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$28.00 ➝ $29.00
2/23/2021Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$40.00 ➝ $28.00
1/28/2021Telsey Advisory GroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$43.00 ➝ $39.00
1/27/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$31.00 ➝ $34.00
1/20/2021Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$28.00
1/7/2021BarclaysDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$31.00
12/7/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$35.00 ➝ $32.00
12/4/2020Smith Barney CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$36.00 ➝ $33.00
12/4/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutral$36.00 ➝ $34.00
11/20/2020Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageHold$33.00
10/23/2020Evercore ISIReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ In-Line$40.00 ➝ $36.00
10/14/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$38.00 ➝ $34.00
9/16/2020Northcoast ResearchReiterated RatingBuy
9/14/2020ScotiabankBoost TargetSector Outperform$38.00 ➝ $40.00
9/14/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$35.00 ➝ $36.00
9/14/2020Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$40.00
9/8/2020Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$41.00 ➝ $43.00
9/3/2020Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageHold$35.00
8/5/2020Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageHold$35.00
8/5/2020OppenheimerReiterated RatingHold$34.00
7/29/2020MKM PartnersInitiated CoverageNeutral$40.00
7/24/2020BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingHold$34.00
7/21/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$36.00
6/25/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$34.00 ➝ $35.00
6/19/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$33.00 ➝ $35.00
6/18/2020OppenheimerInitiated CoverageHold$34.00
6/15/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$33.00 ➝ $35.00
6/11/2020Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingHold$34.00
6/11/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Market Perform$31.00 ➝ $34.00
5/22/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$37.00 ➝ $38.00
5/21/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$33.00 ➝ $34.00
5/13/2020Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$37.00 ➝ $42.00
4/29/2020CSFBBoost TargetNeutral$33.00 ➝ $35.00
4/29/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$33.00 ➝ $35.00
4/17/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$32.00 ➝ $33.00
4/15/2020CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
4/14/2020CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$32.00
4/6/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$31.00 ➝ $33.00
3/31/2020Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageOutperform
3/26/2020Exane BNP ParibasInitiated CoverageUnderperform$28.00
3/26/2020BNP ParibasInitiated CoverageUnderperform$28.00
3/18/2020Telsey Advisory GroupUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$33.00 ➝ $39.00
3/17/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$29.00 ➝ $31.00
3/9/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$29.00 ➝ $33.00
3/6/2020Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetMarket Perform$29.00 ➝ $33.00
3/6/2020Sanford C. BernsteinReiterated RatingBuy$37.00
3/6/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$27.00 ➝ $29.00
3/6/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$28.00 ➝ $31.00
3/6/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$26.00 ➝ $31.00
3/6/2020StephensBoost TargetEqual Weight$25.00 ➝ $35.00
3/6/2020Credit Suisse GroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$30.00 ➝ $33.00
3/5/2020OppenheimerInitiated CoverageHold$34.00
3/5/2020CfraBoost TargetBuy$30.00 ➝ $37.00
3/4/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$27.00 ➝ $28.00
3/2/2020Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingMarket Perform$29.00 ➝ $33.00
1/22/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$26.00 ➝ $27.00
12/12/2019Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$33.00
12/9/2019Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingBuy$30.00
12/6/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHold$27.00 ➝ $28.00
12/6/2019Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingMarket Perform$29.00
12/2/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOutperform$29.00 ➝ $31.00
(Data available from 11/21/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.52 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

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5/24/2024
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6/23/2024
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8/22/2024
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9/21/2024
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Current Sentiment

  • 44 very positive mentions
  • 58 positive mentions
  • 9 negative mentions
  • 8 very negative mentions

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The Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. Its combination food and drug stores offer natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce; and multi-department stores provide apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products, and toys. The company's marketplace stores offer full-service grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty care, and perishable goods, as well as general merchandise, including apparel, home goods, and toys; and price impact warehouse stores provide grocery, and health and beauty care items, as well as meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce items. It also manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets and online; and sells fuel through fuel centers. The Kroger Co. was founded in 1883 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Today's Range

Now: $57.61
Low: $57.08
High: $58.22

50 Day Range

MA: $56.75
Low: $54.62
High: $59.91

52 Week Range

Now: $57.61
Low: $42.54
High: $60.35

Volume

2,389,911 shs

Average Volume

4,678,265 shs

Market Capitalization

$41.68 billion

P/E Ratio

15.08

Dividend Yield

2.21%

Beta

0.48

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Kroger?

The following sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Kroger in the last year: Argus, BMO Capital Markets, BNP Paribas, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Melius Research, Morgan Stanley, Stephens, StockNews.com, Telsey Advisory Group, TheStreet, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research.
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What is the current price target for Kroger?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Kroger in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $60.09, suggesting a possible upside of 4.3%. Argus has the highest price target set, predicting KR will reach $72.00 in the next twelve months. Stephens has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $50.00 for Kroger in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Kroger?

Kroger currently has 4 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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How do I contact Kroger's investor relations team?

Kroger's physical mailing address is 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH, 45202. The company's listed phone number is (513) 762-4000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Kroger is www.thekrogerco.com. Learn More about contacing Kroger investor relations.