KRConsumer Defensive · Grocery StoresThe 24 Wall Street analysts covering The Kroger Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $72 — +26.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 82 of 100 as at 13 Aug 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.
Momentum (34): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (7): 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.1% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $78 → $75 |
| 7 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $80 → $78 |
| 7 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 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 | — |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Roth Capital | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Telsey Advisory 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.
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.
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Higher than 56% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| KRThe Kroger Co. | $34.4B | 82 |
| SFMSprouts Farmers Market, Inc. | $7.7B | 40 |
| ACIAlbertsons Cos., Inc. | $6.0B | 46 |
| WMKWeis Markets, Inc. | $1.8B | 62 |
| KMBKimberly-Clark Corp.* | $36.7B | 63 |
| KVUEKenvue, Inc.* | $36.9B | 64 |
| IMKTAIngles Markets, Inc. | $1.6B | 90 |
* Nearest Consumer Defensive names by size — few grocery stores companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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The Kroger Co. announced it will host its second quarter 2026 earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on Friday, September 11, 2026. The announcement, made on August 14, 2026, provides the schedule for the upcoming investor call.
Why it matters — A Kroger watcher would care because this sets the date and time investors can hear the company's second quarter financial results.
In the latest trading session, Kroger (KR) closed at $57.23, a +2.09% move from the previous day, outperforming the broader market.
Why it matters — A KR watcher would note the share-price gain as an indicator of the stock's recent trading momentum relative to the wider market.
Harris Teeter, a subsidiary of The Kroger Co., and Titan Farms held the 13th annual Peaches with a Purpose campaign, donating fresh South Carolina peaches to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to help fight hunger across the Carolinas.
Why it matters — The campaign highlights Harris Teeter's ongoing community engagement and brand goodwill, reflecting positively on Kroger's regional operations and corporate social responsibility efforts.
Harris Teeter announced the return of its 35th annual Chef's Best fundraiser, featuring eight-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Tom Colicchio, to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in its mission to end hunger.
Why it matters — The event highlights Harris Teeter's community engagement and brand visibility, which can strengthen customer goodwill and corporate reputation for The Kroger Co.
Kroger announced that Nate Faust will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief eCommerce Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Faust brings more than two decades of experience building and scaling eCommerce businesses, most recently at Olive, where he created a waste-free delivery and returns experience for brands such as Rhone, Cynthia Rowley, and Rent the Runway.
Why it matters — A KR watcher would care because this senior eCommerce leadership appointment signals a continued focus on strengthening the company's digital and online grocery operations.
The 24 Wall Street analysts covering The Kroger Co. have a median 12-month price target of $72, with estimates ranging from $58 to $86. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 24 analysts covering The Kroger Co., 11 rate it a Buy, 13 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Kroger Co. 82 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Aug 2026, The Kroger Co. ranks 82 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 +26.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Kroger Co. 82 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 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: $58 to $86 over the next 12 months.
The Kroger Co. returned -16.4% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Kroger Co. is a leading American food and drug retailer serving customers across a wide range of grocery formats.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 14 Aug 2026): "Kroger Announces Second Quarter Conference Call with Investors". The Kroger Co. announced it will host its second quarter 2026 earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on Friday, September 11, 2026. The announcement, made on August 14, 2026, provides the schedule for the upcoming investor call.
Kroger Co. is a leading American food and drug retailer serving customers across a wide range of grocery formats. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace locations, and price-impact warehouses, providing consumers with groceries, general merchandise, health and beauty products, and household essentials. Kroger places significant emphasis on fresh food, private-label brands, and convenient in-store services such as pharmacies and fuel centers, which support its role as a one-stop shopping destination. In addition to retail operations, Kroger manufactures and processes a variety of food products for sale through its own supermarkets and digital channels, integrating production with distribution to enhance assortment and control over quality. The company also monetizes data and media capabilities, adding a higher-margin, service-oriented layer to its traditional retail model. Founded in 1883 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger Co. today occupies a central position in the U.S. consumer staples sector, meeting everyday needs for millions of households through both physical stores and online platforms.
CEO Mr. Gregory S. Foran · 400,000 employees · United States · https://www.thekrogerco.com