Kroger Results Mostly Weaker Than Estimates as Albertsons Deal Remains Uncertain
Kroger (KR) shares slipped Thursday after the grocery giant reported third-quarter results mostly below analysts' estimates.
Kroger's sales growth dinged by lower fuel prices and more, sending stock lower
Kroger Co.'s stock fell 4% early Thursday, after the grocery chain's third-quarter revenue fell below expectations, weighed down by the sale of its specialty pharmacy business and as fuel sales were hit by lower prices.
Kroger beats quarterly sales estimates on robust grocery demand
Kroger on Thursday tightened its annual revenue and profit forecasts and beat quarterly same-store sales expectations, benefiting from a surge in customers shopping for its lower priced and freshly sourced groceries at its stores and online.
Will Kroger (KR) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
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.
KR vs. WMMVY: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
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Is The Kroger Co. (KR) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
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Kroger upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies
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%)
What Analysts Think of Kroger Stock Ahead of Earnings
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).
Kroger (KR) Q3 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates
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.
Buffett Pick Kroger Just Paid Investors: Here's How Much They Got
24/7 Wall St. Insights Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) just rewarded its shareholders again with a quarterly dividend.
Kroger to Post Q3 Earnings: Key Factors Investors Should Note
KR's focus on fresh products, digital innovation and personalized shopping experiences positions it to drive growth in a dynamic retail landscape.
Wall Street Analysts Think Kroger (KR) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
