Kroger (KR) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Jefferies analyst Rob Dickerson upgraded Kroger (KR) to Buy from Hold with a price target of $73, up from $54. BMO Capital downgraded the shares this morning. Jefferies says that if the if the Albertsons (ACI) deal closes, it sees a path to double-digit earnings and 30%-plus free cash flow accretion potential via right-sizing of Albertsons' working capital. If the deal does not close, Kroger keeps $6B of debt it raised for the merger, acting as support for the stock and driving earnings upside via share buybacks, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Concurrently, Kroger's foot traffic trends have been sequentially improving, while its fuel business is structurally more profitable now than pre-pandemic, "an incremental kicker," adds Jefferies. Kroger -0.9 (-1.47%) Albertsons -0.37 (-1.86%)
The Kroger Co. (KR) is set to report third-quarter results ahead of market open Thursday, with the grocery giant awaiting a decision on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) legal challenge to its proposed merger with Albertsons Companies (ACI).
Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Kroger (KR), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended October 2024.
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KR's focus on fresh products, digital innovation and personalized shopping experiences positions it to drive growth in a dynamic retail landscape.
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Kroger (KR) concluded the recent trading session at $60.09, signifying a +1.47% move from its prior day's close.
In the latest trading session, Kroger (KR) closed at $58.06, marking a +0.07% move from the previous day.
In the most recent trading session, Kroger (KR) closed at $59.60, indicating a -0.52% shift from the previous trading day.