Kroger Company (The) (KR) Stock Analysis
Range Bound setup
Consumer Defensive · Grocery Stores
Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $64.22: Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.6/10. Specifically: Below-average business quality; Below long-term trend.
Our Company is built on the foundation of our retail grocery business, which includes the added convenience of our retail pharmacies and fuel centers. Our strategy is focused on growing households and increasing customer loyalty by delivering great value and convenience, and... Read more
Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $64.22: Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.6/10. Specifically: Below-average business quality; Below long-term trend. Chart setup: RSI 48 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 5/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news boost earnings 0.60, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio and earnings proximity 3d<=7d. Suitability: moderate.
Recent developments
updated 2026-06-15Recent Developments — Kroger Company (The)
Material events (past 30 days)
- 8K May 27, 2026 MEDIUM Item 5.02: On May 22, 2026, Timothy A. Massa, the Executive Vice President and Associate Experience Officer of The Kroger Co. (the "Company"), provided notice to the Company of his intention to retire in the fall of 2026. Mr.
Latest news
- NEWS Kroger Likely To Report Higher Q1 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call — benzinga Jun 15, 2026 positive
- NEWS Top Three Stocks To Watch This Week: SpaceX, Accenture, Kroger — benzinga Jun 14, 2026 neutral
- NEWS Jim Cramer Says SpaceX's Mega Debut Could Unleash A Wave Of AI Deals In The Week Ahead — benzinga Jun 13, 2026 positive
- NEWS How To Earn $500 A Month From Kroger Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings — benzinga Jun 12, 2026 positive
- NEWS JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Kroger, Lowers Price Target to $70 — benzinga Jun 11, 2026 negative
Generated 2026-06-15T18:11:46Z.
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Material Events(8-K, last 90d)
- 2026-05-27Item 5.02MEDIUMOn May 22, 2026, Timothy A. Massa, the Executive Vice President and Associate Experience Officer of The Kroger Co. (the "Company"), provided notice to the Company of his intention to retire in the fall of 2026. Mr.SEC filing →
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Rating Breakdown
2 floor-breakers
Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static
Quality below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static
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Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $64.22: Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.6/10. Specifically: Below-average business quality; Below long-term trend. Chart setup: RSI 48 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Prior stop was $61.23. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.
Take-profit target: $67.83 (+5.6% upside). Prior stop was $61.23. Stop-loss: $61.23.
Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0).
Kroger Company (The) trades at a P/E of 42.0 (forward 11.5). TrendMatrix value score: 7.4/10. Verdict: Sell.
33 analysts cover KR with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $75.
What does Kroger Company (The) do?Our Company is built on the foundation of our retail grocery business, which includes the added convenience of our...
Our Company is built on the foundation of our retail grocery business, which includes the added convenience of our retail pharmacies and fuel centers. Our strategy is focused on growing households and increasing customer loyalty by delivering great value and convenience, and investing in Fresh, _Our Brands_ , Personalization and eCommerce.