Kroger (KR) Surges Amid Market Decline: Key Insights
ByAinvest
Thursday, Jul 31, 2025 7:07 pm ET1min read
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Kroger is expected to report its Q1 earnings on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Analysts predict the company will report earnings per share (EPS) of $0.99, representing a 6.45% year-over-year (YoY) increase. Revenue is anticipated to be $34.07 billion, a 0.47% increase from the year-ago quarter [2].
The upcoming earnings release will be closely watched by investors. Kroger has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), which suggests a moderate outlook. The company is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.56, which is a discount compared to its industry average of 15.03. Additionally, Kroger's PEG ratio of 2.21 indicates that it is undervalued relative to its expected earnings growth rate [1].
Kroger's stock performance has been mixed over the past year. Shares have surged 34.1%, outperforming the S&P 500's 18.3% gains and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLP) 4.9% returns. However, in the first quarter of 2025, KR shares grew 9.8% following the release of its Q1 earnings, which totaled $45.1 billion, missing Street estimates but showing a 100 bps year-over-year (YoY) expansion in gross margin [2].
The consensus opinion on KR stock is moderately optimistic, with an overall "Moderate Buy" rating. Out of the 20 analysts covering the stock, opinions include 11 "Strong Buys" and nine "Holds." The mean price target of $76.84 indicates a 7.5% upside potential from current price levels [2].
References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kroger-kr-rises-market-takes-220002302.html
[2] https://www.barchart.com/story/news/33686814/earnings-preview-what-to-expect-from-kroger-s-report
Kroger (KR) closed at $70.10, a 1.15% gain from the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which lost 0.37%, and the Nasdaq, which lost 0.03%. Shares have declined 1.32% in the past month, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain. Kroger is expected to report Q1 earnings of $0.99 per share, a 6.45% YoY increase, and revenue of $34.07 billion, a 0.47% increase.
Kroger (KR) closed at $70.10 on July 2, 2025, marking a 1.15% gain from the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a 0.37% loss, and the Nasdaq, which lost 0.03%. Over the past month, Kroger shares have declined by 1.32%, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 2.03% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.68% [1].Kroger is expected to report its Q1 earnings on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Analysts predict the company will report earnings per share (EPS) of $0.99, representing a 6.45% year-over-year (YoY) increase. Revenue is anticipated to be $34.07 billion, a 0.47% increase from the year-ago quarter [2].
The upcoming earnings release will be closely watched by investors. Kroger has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), which suggests a moderate outlook. The company is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.56, which is a discount compared to its industry average of 15.03. Additionally, Kroger's PEG ratio of 2.21 indicates that it is undervalued relative to its expected earnings growth rate [1].
Kroger's stock performance has been mixed over the past year. Shares have surged 34.1%, outperforming the S&P 500's 18.3% gains and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLP) 4.9% returns. However, in the first quarter of 2025, KR shares grew 9.8% following the release of its Q1 earnings, which totaled $45.1 billion, missing Street estimates but showing a 100 bps year-over-year (YoY) expansion in gross margin [2].
The consensus opinion on KR stock is moderately optimistic, with an overall "Moderate Buy" rating. Out of the 20 analysts covering the stock, opinions include 11 "Strong Buys" and nine "Holds." The mean price target of $76.84 indicates a 7.5% upside potential from current price levels [2].
References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kroger-kr-rises-market-takes-220002302.html
[2] https://www.barchart.com/story/news/33686814/earnings-preview-what-to-expect-from-kroger-s-report
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