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Kroger (KR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$61.33 +2.08 (+3.51%)
Closing price 10/8/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$60.82 -0.51 (-0.83%)
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Kroger - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
12

Based on 21 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 21 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for KR.

Consensus Price Target

$69.82
13.85% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kroger, the average price target is $69.82. The highest price target for KR is $82.00, while the lowest price target for KR is $57.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.85% from the current price of $61.33.
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.
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KR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/9/25 to 10/9/26
1 Month Ago
9/9/25 to 9/9/26
3 Months Ago
7/11/25 to 7/11/26
1 Year Ago
10/9/24 to 10/9/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$69.82$71.75$72.00$73.56
Forecasted Upside13.85% Upside27.00% Upside18.85% Upside8.91% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

KR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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KR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Kroger Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKrogerConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.57
2.22
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.85% Upside166.58% Upside19.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/7/2026
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
5 of 5 stars
Robert Joyce
Not Rated
UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$72.00+23.15%
9/29/2026
Melius Research logo
Melius Research
4 of 5 stars
 Set TargetHold ➝ Buy$80.00+33.75%
9/14/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
9/14/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$71.00 ➝ $66.00+8.69%
9/14/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$73.00+24.78%
9/14/2026Set Target$70.00+17.18%
9/14/2026Lower TargetOutperform$78.00 ➝ $75.00+23.86%
9/9/2026 Set Target$68.00+19.84%
9/4/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/1/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$61.00 ➝ $57.00-0.87%
7/2/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
6/22/2026 Set Target$58.00+2.53%
6/22/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$68.00 ➝ $61.00+7.84%
6/22/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$73.00 ➝ $67.00+18.44%
6/19/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$82.00+44.96%
6/11/2026Lower TargetNeutral$72.00 ➝ $70.00+7.99%
6/3/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$80.00+29.92%
6/1/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
4/27/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
3/5/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$75.00+5.47%
3/5/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$70.00-0.41%
9/18/2025 Set Target$85.00+28.10%
12/20/2024 Boost TargetBuy$70.00 ➝ $75.00+19.75%

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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 Thursday, October 8, 2026. 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. stock is currently trading at $61.33, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $69.69 set by Wall Street analysts, suggesting potential upside for investors who believe the market is undervaluing the company's long-term stability and growth initiatives.
  • The company is actively investing in its store base to drive customer traffic and sales, including a $2 million renovation of Royal Lakes Marketplace and the opening of a new Marketplace location in Delaware, which supports longer-term sales growth and brand presence.
  • Kroger's e-commerce sales are growing at a rate of approximately 20%, and the company is improving digital profitability, indicating that its digital strategy is becoming a significant and increasingly profitable driver of revenue.
  • The launch of the new Kroger Rewards Mastercard program is expected to increase customer loyalty and spending across grocery and fuel categories, creating a sticky ecosystem that encourages repeat business and higher basket sizes.
  • Unusual options activity has provided a bullish signal, with investors buying 37,928 call options, a volume about 150% above the average, which may indicate increased market expectations for a stock price rebound.

Kroger
Bear Case

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

  • The primary pressure on the stock remains the company's softer fiscal 2026 identical-sales outlook and rising operating costs, which limit near-term upside potential despite the valuation being considered relatively resilient by some analysts.
  • Protests over the higher cost of cage-free eggs highlight significant consumer price sensitivity, posing a risk that inflation-related pricing strategies could hurt customer traffic or damage the brand's perception among price-conscious shoppers.
  • Regulatory and legal risks are increasing, as a U.S. senator has publicly criticized the Kroger and Giant Eagle deal, and Albertsons has accused Kroger of destroying key evidence in a merger, which could lead to further legal complications or delays in strategic initiatives.
  • The company's dividend payout ratio is currently high at 84.78%, which means a large portion of earnings is being distributed to shareholders, potentially limiting the cash available for reinvestment in growth projects or debt reduction.
  • Short interest has been rising, with shares shorted increasing to 29,646,792 in the most recent reporting period, indicating that a growing number of investors are betting against the stock's performance.

KR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kroger is $69.82, with a high forecast of $82.00 and a low forecast of $57.00.

21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kroger in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings 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 13.85% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Kroger's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Kroger more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Kroger is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how KR compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Kroger analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/7/2026.
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