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The Kroger

Attention (50-day avg)0.01%

Attention rank (50-day avg)#490

Bullish sentiment (50-day avg)99%

Price to earnings ratio32.3

Market capitalization35.3B

Earnings per share1.85

Dividend yield (TTM)2.61%

Revenue (annual)147.6B

Net income (annual)1B

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What share of all stock conversation is about KR?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0% new	0% +0	0.01% +0.01	0.02% +0.01

Sep 11

Kroger's Q2 2026 earnings report showed revenue of $34.6B, beating estimates, with adjusted EPS of $1.09, a 5% YoY increase, and adjusted FIFO oper profit of $1.08B, a 1% YoY decrease.
The company cut its FY26 identical sales ex-fuel guidance to 0.2%-0.8%, from 1.0%-2.0%, and reaffirmed its adjusted FIFO oper profit and adjusted EPS guidance.
Kroger's stock price fell on the earnings report, despite the company beating EPS estimates, due to sluggish store traffic and the downward revision in identical sales guidance.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about KR that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	100% 0	99.34% +0.98	60.23% -34.43
Bearish	—	0% 0	0.66% -0.98	39.77% +34.43

Bullish· Jun 18

$KR is expected to see 50%+ earnings growth reports, outpacing underperforming portfolio managers who hold the stock.
Kroger's Q1 2026 earnings report shows strong sales growth, with identical-store sales increasing by 1% and FY adj EPS guidance of $5.10 to $5.30.
The company's $2 billion share repurchase plan and history of successful earnings reports make it a good buying opportunity, with some investors looking to scale in or catch a potential dip.

Bearish· Jun 18

$KR's 10-year performance has been stagnant, with no growth in the past two years.
The company's recent earnings beat was met with a 6.4% premarket drop, with investors seemingly seeking more.
Identical sales ex-fuel rose only 1.0% in Q1, and gross margin pressure, combined with a value-focused consumer, is keeping investors cautious.

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Topics

Of the messages about KR that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Macro	96.15%	96.3%	31.44%	37.25%
Technical Analysis	0%	0%	6.3%	3.5%
Announcements	0%	0%	0.13%	2.08%
Analysts	3.85%	3.7%	31.05%	54.62%
Earnings	0%	0%	31.08%	2.5%
Controversies	0%	0%	0%	0.06%

Earnings· Dec 4

Kroger's Q3 2025 earnings report showed adjusted EPS of $1.05, beating estimates of $1.04, but revenue of $33.9B missed projections.
The company took a $2.6B impairment charge related to its automated fulfillment network, driving a GAAP loss of $1.32B.
Kroger's FY25 earnings guidance was revised to $4.75-$4.80 per share, with identical-store sales ex-fuel expected to grow 2.8-3%.

Analysts· Dec 3

Jefferies upgrades Kroger ($KR) to Buy from Hold with a price target of $73, citing potential EPS growth if the ACI deal closes.
Jefferies expects Kroger to achieve double-digit earnings and 30%-plus free cash flow accretion potential if the Albertsons deal closes.
Kroger's fuel business is structurally more profitable now than pre-pandemic, and the company's foot traffic trends have been sequentially improving.

Announcements· Jul 2

Kroger is acquiring Micron in a $72 billion deal, a move that may unlock shareholder value and allow the company to focus on its core chip manufacturing business.
Kroger plans to spin off its underperforming grocery business, which will enable the company to focus on its core chip manufacturing operations and potentially improve shareholder value.
Kroger has announced a $1.65 billion deal to acquire the Giant Eagle supermarket chain, marking another significant acquisition for the company.

Controversies· Dec 11

Albertsons has terminated its $25 billion merger with Kroger and filed a lawsuit against Kroger for breach of merger agreement, citing failure to secure regulatory approval and ignoring antitrust concerns.
Kroger has refuted Albertsons' lawsuit as baseless and meritless, claiming that Albertsons breached the merger agreement and pledging to prove allegations in court.
The US courts have blocked the merger due to antitrust concerns, with the FTC arguing that the merger would eliminate head-to-head competition between the top two traditional grocery chains, leading to higher prices for shoppers and reduced choice.

Macro· May 3

The Kroger Co.'s prices are contributing to a perceived economic crisis, according to some users.
This perceived crisis is linked to the broader issue of the US economy, with some users expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of the country.
The economy's performance is being impacted by factors such as tariffs and global economic conditions.

Technical Analysis· Dec 5

$KR breaking down on support, suggesting potential weakness in the stock.
Support level is being tested, with uncertainty around whether it will hold.
The stock is expected to look "ugly" for the next week, indicating potential bearish trends.

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Community

Of the messages about KR, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	3.85%	61.58%	36%	5.98%
Newcomers	96.15%	38.42%	64%	94.02%

Regulars· Sep 11

Kroger's Q2 2026 earnings beat estimates, with revenue of $34.6B and adj. EPS of $1.09, but identical sales without fuel grew only 0.2%.
The company cut its FY26 identical sales guidance to 0.2-0.8% from 1-2%, citing cost savings, strong pharmacy and fuel performance, and improved sales trends.
Kroger reaffirmed its FY27 EPS guidance, but the stock fell 2.5% following the results, with shares down over 11% in three months and 25% from the March high.

Newcomers· Sep 11

Kroger's stock price rose despite mixed quarterly results, with the company's shares surging 3% on Friday despite lowering sales guidance.
Newcomers to the asset are focused on understanding the company's financial performance, with one post explaining the breakdown of Kroger's fiscal second-quarter 2026 financial performance, including a 20% surge in e-commerce activity and a 24% profit jump in Kroger Precision Marketing.
The company's earnings report highlighted a 0.2% identical sales growth, below guidance range, with management attributing 265 bps of composite headwind to Cyclospora, pharmacy dynamics, and consumer behavior, and a 5.3% YoY increase in net income.

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News

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3	Costco Wholesale CorporationCOST	0%0
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5	U.S. BancorpUSB	0%new
6	Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.SFM	0%+0
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The Kroger Co.

Consumer Defensive
Grocery Stores

The Kroger Co. is a leading American food and drug retailer headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company operates a broad network of supermarkets, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and warehouse-style locations across the United States, serving everyday grocery needs alongside pharmacy, health, and general merchandise offerings. Its business also includes fuel centers, online grocery shopping, pickup and delivery services, and private-label products that span fresh foods, pantry staples, and household essentials. Kroger supports its retail operations with manufacturing and distribution capabilities, helping supply many of its own brand products and maintain a wide assortment across regional banners. With a focus on food, pharmacy, and convenience retail, The Kroger Co. plays a major role in U.S. consumer staples and grocery distribution.

Website

Location

1014 Vine Street

Cincinnati, OH, 45202

United States

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about KR?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0% new	0% +0	0.01% +0.01	0.02% +0.01

Sep 11

Kroger's Q2 2026 earnings report showed revenue of $34.6B, beating estimates, with adjusted EPS of $1.09, a 5% YoY increase, and adjusted FIFO oper profit of $1.08B, a 1% YoY decrease.
The company cut its FY26 identical sales ex-fuel guidance to 0.2%-0.8%, from 1.0%-2.0%, and reaffirmed its adjusted FIFO oper profit and adjusted EPS guidance.
Kroger's stock price fell on the earnings report, despite the company beating EPS estimates, due to sluggish store traffic and the downward revision in identical sales guidance.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about KR that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	100% 0	99.34% +0.98	60.23% -34.43
Bearish	—	0% 0	0.66% -0.98	39.77% +34.43

Bullish· Jun 18

$KR is expected to see 50%+ earnings growth reports, outpacing underperforming portfolio managers who hold the stock.
Kroger's Q1 2026 earnings report shows strong sales growth, with identical-store sales increasing by 1% and FY adj EPS guidance of $5.10 to $5.30.
The company's $2 billion share repurchase plan and history of successful earnings reports make it a good buying opportunity, with some investors looking to scale in or catch a potential dip.

Bearish· Jun 18

$KR's 10-year performance has been stagnant, with no growth in the past two years.
The company's recent earnings beat was met with a 6.4% premarket drop, with investors seemingly seeking more.
Identical sales ex-fuel rose only 1.0% in Q1, and gross margin pressure, combined with a value-focused consumer, is keeping investors cautious.

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Topics

Of the messages about KR that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Macro	96.15%	96.3%	31.44%	37.25%
Technical Analysis	0%	0%	6.3%	3.5%
Announcements	0%	0%	0.13%	2.08%
Analysts	3.85%	3.7%	31.05%	54.62%
Earnings	0%	0%	31.08%	2.5%
Controversies	0%	0%	0%	0.06%

Earnings· Dec 4

Kroger's Q3 2025 earnings report showed adjusted EPS of $1.05, beating estimates of $1.04, but revenue of $33.9B missed projections.
The company took a $2.6B impairment charge related to its automated fulfillment network, driving a GAAP loss of $1.32B.
Kroger's FY25 earnings guidance was revised to $4.75-$4.80 per share, with identical-store sales ex-fuel expected to grow 2.8-3%.

Analysts· Dec 3

Jefferies upgrades Kroger ($KR) to Buy from Hold with a price target of $73, citing potential EPS growth if the ACI deal closes.
Jefferies expects Kroger to achieve double-digit earnings and 30%-plus free cash flow accretion potential if the Albertsons deal closes.
Kroger's fuel business is structurally more profitable now than pre-pandemic, and the company's foot traffic trends have been sequentially improving.

Announcements· Jul 2

Kroger is acquiring Micron in a $72 billion deal, a move that may unlock shareholder value and allow the company to focus on its core chip manufacturing business.
Kroger plans to spin off its underperforming grocery business, which will enable the company to focus on its core chip manufacturing operations and potentially improve shareholder value.
Kroger has announced a $1.65 billion deal to acquire the Giant Eagle supermarket chain, marking another significant acquisition for the company.

Controversies· Dec 11

Albertsons has terminated its $25 billion merger with Kroger and filed a lawsuit against Kroger for breach of merger agreement, citing failure to secure regulatory approval and ignoring antitrust concerns.
Kroger has refuted Albertsons' lawsuit as baseless and meritless, claiming that Albertsons breached the merger agreement and pledging to prove allegations in court.
The US courts have blocked the merger due to antitrust concerns, with the FTC arguing that the merger would eliminate head-to-head competition between the top two traditional grocery chains, leading to higher prices for shoppers and reduced choice.

Macro· May 3

The Kroger Co.'s prices are contributing to a perceived economic crisis, according to some users.
This perceived crisis is linked to the broader issue of the US economy, with some users expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of the country.
The economy's performance is being impacted by factors such as tariffs and global economic conditions.

Technical Analysis· Dec 5

$KR breaking down on support, suggesting potential weakness in the stock.
Support level is being tested, with uncertainty around whether it will hold.
The stock is expected to look "ugly" for the next week, indicating potential bearish trends.

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Community

Of the messages about KR, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	3.85%	61.58%	36%	5.98%
Newcomers	96.15%	38.42%	64%	94.02%

Regulars· Sep 11

Kroger's Q2 2026 earnings beat estimates, with revenue of $34.6B and adj. EPS of $1.09, but identical sales without fuel grew only 0.2%.
The company cut its FY26 identical sales guidance to 0.2-0.8% from 1-2%, citing cost savings, strong pharmacy and fuel performance, and improved sales trends.
Kroger reaffirmed its FY27 EPS guidance, but the stock fell 2.5% following the results, with shares down over 11% in three months and 25% from the March high.

Newcomers· Sep 11

Kroger's stock price rose despite mixed quarterly results, with the company's shares surging 3% on Friday despite lowering sales guidance.
Newcomers to the asset are focused on understanding the company's financial performance, with one post explaining the breakdown of Kroger's fiscal second-quarter 2026 financial performance, including a 20% surge in e-commerce activity and a 24% profit jump in Kroger Precision Marketing.
The company's earnings report highlighted a 0.2% identical sales growth, below guidance range, with management attributing 265 bps of composite headwind to Cyclospora, pharmacy dynamics, and consumer behavior, and a 5.3% YoY increase in net income.

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Sep 11

Bullish· Jun 18

Bearish· Jun 18

Earnings· Dec 4

Analysts· Dec 3

Announcements· Jul 2

Controversies· Dec 11

Macro· May 3

Technical Analysis· Dec 5

Regulars· Sep 11

Newcomers· Sep 11

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The Kroger Co.

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Why Kroger Is Trying to Be More Like Walmart

Why is Kroger stock climbing today?

Kroger Co. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Mega Prime Foods Inc. Announces United States Launch of Mega Sardines Across Kroger Retailers Nationwide

Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, SpaceX, Apple, Netflix, Kroger, AutoZone & more

A Driver Desperate to Use the Bathroom Plows Into a Kroger in Texas, the Police Say

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Sep 11

Bullish· Jun 18

Bearish· Jun 18

Earnings· Dec 4

Analysts· Dec 3

Announcements· Jul 2

Controversies· Dec 11

Macro· May 3

Technical Analysis· Dec 5

Regulars· Sep 11

Newcomers· Sep 11