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Kroger (KR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$67.78 -0.81 (-1.18%)
Closing price 05/27/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Kroger - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
8
Buy
10

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Kroger in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for KR.

Consensus Price Target

$68.06
0.41% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kroger, the average price target is $68.06. The highest price target for KR is $82.00, while the lowest price target for KR is $55.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.41% from the current price of $67.78.
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KR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/28/24 to 5/28/25
1 Month Ago
4/28/24 to 4/28/25
3 Months Ago
2/28/24 to 2/27/25
1 Year Ago
5/29/23 to 5/28/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$68.06$66.50$67.19$55.17
Forecasted Upside0.41% Upside-5.50% Downside5.14% Upside5.46% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

KR Analyst Recommendations By Month

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KR Price Targets by Month

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Kroger Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKrogerRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.61
2.53
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside0.41% Upside57.87% Upside14.19% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/20/2025Melius Research
0 of 5 stars
K. Short
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5/19/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Simeon Gutman
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$65.00 ➝ $71.00+3.07%
5/1/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Ken Goldman
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$72.00 ➝ $82.00+13.27%
4/3/2025Guggenheim
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John Heinbockel
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$71.00 ➝ $73.00+5.03%
3/11/2025Evercore ISI
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Michael Montani
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$73.00 ➝ $74.00+10.29%
3/7/2025Citigroup
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P. Lejuez
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$61.00 ➝ $65.00-2.70%
3/6/2025Roth Capital
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 Set Target$58.00-14.86%
3/3/2025Telsey Advisory Group
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Joseph Feldman
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$73.00 ➝ $73.00+16.41%
2/4/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Leah Jordan
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Reiterated RatingBuy$70.00+10.54%
12/20/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$70.00 ➝ $75.00+19.75%
12/12/2024BMO Capital Markets
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K. Bania
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Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$60.00 ➝ $63.00+0.08%
12/12/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$63.00 ➝ $66.00+4.85%
12/12/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$70.00 ➝ $73.00+15.43%
12/6/2024Roth Mkm
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$52.00 ➝ $56.00-6.70%
12/3/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$54.00 ➝ $73.00+21.34%
10/18/2024BNP Paribas
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R. Joyce
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$56.00-0.96%
7/22/2024Argus
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C. Graja
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$70.00 ➝ $72.00+31.58%
6/21/2024Wolfe Research
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G. Badishkanian
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
12/1/2023Stephens
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$52.00 ➝ $50.00+12.99%
9/22/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageHold$52.00+13.81%
6/16/20233M
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
6/16/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower Target$54.00 ➝ $50.00+9.00%

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Should I Buy Kroger Stock? KR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Kroger pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Kroger
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Kroger Co.:

  • The Kroger Co. has a current stock price around $66, which reflects a stable valuation in the retail sector.
  • The company offers a dividend of $0.32 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $1.28, providing a yield of 1.87%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • With a dividend payout ratio of approximately 34.88%, The Kroger Co. demonstrates a commitment to returning value to shareholders while maintaining sufficient earnings for reinvestment.
  • Recent insider activity shows that executives have sold shares, which can indicate confidence in the company's future performance, although it is essential to monitor the context of such transactions.
  • The Kroger Co. operates a diverse range of retail formats, including combination food and drug stores and marketplace stores, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.

Kroger
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in The Kroger Co. for these reasons:

  • Insider sales have totaled 334,923 shares valued at over $22 million in recent months, which may raise concerns about the executives' confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
  • The retail sector faces increasing competition from e-commerce platforms, which could impact The Kroger Co.'s market share and profitability.
  • With only 0.44% of the stock owned by corporate insiders, there may be limited alignment between management and shareholder interests, potentially affecting decision-making.
  • The company's reliance on traditional retail formats may pose challenges as consumer preferences shift towards online shopping and delivery services.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties can impact consumer spending, which is critical for The Kroger Co.'s revenue growth.

KR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kroger is $68.06, with a high forecast of $82.00 and a low forecast of $55.00.

18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kroger in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KR shares.

According to analysts, Kroger's stock has a predicted upside of 0.41% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Kroger's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Kroger has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Melius, Melius Research, Morgan Stanley, Roth Capital, and Telsey Advisory Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Kroger more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Kroger is 2.61 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how KR compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:KR) was last updated on 5/28/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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