Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH Fiscal year ends January NYSE: KR thekrogerco.com
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is one of America's largest retailers, operating a network of supermarkets under a variety of banner names and serving more than 11 million customers daily through both physical stores and digital shopping platforms. With more than 400,000 associates, the company operates across grocery retail, pharmacy, fuel centers, and eCommerce fulfillment. Kroger generates alternative profit streams through Kroger Precision Marketing (its retail media business) and its portfolio of private-label brands. The company is focused on strategic pillars including fresh food, owned brands, personalization, and eCommerce growth, while pursuing business transformation and cost savings initiatives. Updated
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Kroger cut full-year identical sales guidance to 0.2%-0.8% from 1.0%-2.0%, with quarterly identical sales without fuel growing just 0.2% versus 3.4% a year ago. Management held adjusted EPS guidance of $5.10 to $5.30 and bought back $1.0 billion of stock in the quarter, so the profit story is intact while the traffic story weakens.
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The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is one of America's largest retailers, operating a network of supermarkets under a variety of banner names and serving more than 11 million customers daily through both physical stores and digital shopping platforms.
24/7 Wall St.'s 12-month price target for KR is $69.85, rated Buy. The Wall Street consensus target is $68.32. KR price prediction →
