KRConsumer Defensive · Grocery StoresThe 24 Wall Street analysts covering The Kroger Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $68 — +7.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 85 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Kroger Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (98): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (40): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (6): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +7.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $71 → $66 |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $75 → $70 |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Outperform | $78 → $75 |
| 1 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $61 → $57 |
| 1 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $78 → $75 |
| 7 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $80 → $78 |
| 2 July 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterates | Buy | $71 |
| 2 July 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 23 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 June 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 22 June 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 June 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 22 June 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 June 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KR appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, The Kroger Co. returned −6.7% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 22% of US stocks
Cheaper than 90% of US stocks
Cheaper than 16% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
The Kroger Co. has a market value of $35.9B and an enterprise value of $59.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $148.6B. The latest quarter grew 2.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.1B, a 0.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.70.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $2.8B, after $4.1B of capital spending.
The Kroger Co. spent $2.7B on share buybacks and $889.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026.
Trailing P/E: 33.7×; forward P/E: 11.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.57%, paying out 78% of earnings.
The Kroger Co. employs 400,000 people — $372K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| KRThe Kroger Co. | $35.9B | 85 |
| ACIAlbertsons Cos., Inc. | $6.3B | 53 |
| SFMSprouts Farmers Market, Inc. | $6.0B | 45 |
| SYYSysco Corp.* | $38.8B | 76 |
| WMKWeis Markets, Inc. | $1.9B | 65 |
| ADMArcher-Daniels-Midland Co.* | $40.3B | 91 |
| ELThe Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.* | $35.5B | 88 |
* Nearest Consumer Defensive names by size — few grocery stores companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Fast Company’s National Dessert Day 2026 roundup highlights places to find dessert freebies and deals, including Kroger. The excerpt provides no details about specific Kroger offers.
Why it matters — Kroger is mentioned as one of the retailers in a roundup of National Dessert Day deals.
Kroger plans to cut more than a third of its corporate workforce over the next three years, according to an internal memo obtained by Fast Company. The plan is under new CEO Greg Foran, who joined the company in February.
Why it matters — The planned corporate workforce reductions are a significant organizational change for Kroger under its new CEO.
Kroger plans to cut 37% of its corporate workforce as it faces high energy prices, rising costs for certain foods, and competition from Walmart.
Why it matters — The planned reductions and cited cost and competitive pressures are relevant to investors following Kroger’s operations.
Kroger (KR) closed at $62.56, up 1.49% compared with its previous close.
Why it matters — KR watchers may note the stock's positive move in the latest trading session.
Kroger CEO Greg Foran said about 3,000 corporate roles will be eliminated over the next three years.
Why it matters — The planned workforce reductions are a significant corporate change for KR watchers to monitor.
The 24 Wall Street analysts covering The Kroger Co. have a median 12-month price target of $68, with estimates ranging from $57 to $85. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 24 analysts covering The Kroger Co., 13 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Kroger Co. 85 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, The Kroger Co. ranks 85 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +7.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Kroger Co. 85 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering The Kroger Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $57 to $85 over the next 12 months.
The Kroger Co. returned -6.7% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
The Kroger Co. is a leading American grocery and consumer staples retailer based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The most recent item we track (Fast Company, 14 Oct 2026): "National Dessert Day freebies and deals 2026: Where to score your sweet treats today, from 7-Eleven to Kroger". Fast Company’s National Dessert Day 2026 roundup highlights places to find dessert freebies and deals, including Kroger. The excerpt provides no details about specific Kroger offers.
The Kroger Co. is a leading American grocery and consumer staples retailer based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It operates a large network of supermarkets and multi-department stores across the United States under a range of regional banners, serving households with fresh food, packaged groceries, household essentials, and general merchandise. Kroger also runs pharmacies, fuel centers, and digital shopping services that support in-store pickup and home delivery. In addition to retailing, the company operates food production facilities and private-label brands, helping it control product quality and offer a broad assortment across value, mainstream, and premium categories. Its business is closely tied to everyday consumer spending, making it an important participant in the U.S. food retail market.
CEO Mr. Gregory S. Foran · 400,000 employees · United States · https://www.thekrogerco.com
