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18:52
Jul 19
Jul 19
Author posts a ticker with a linked article about Kroger topping a price study, no directional stance taken.
LOW
15:45
Jul 14
Jul 14
Author speculates Kroger may match a 15-20% move tomorrow but expresses no position or conviction.
LOW
23:11
Jul 01
Jul 01
Kroger's $1.65 billion acquisition of Giant Eagle is reported as a factual deal announcement without any author position or forward-looking trade call.
LOW
20:50
Jul 01
Jul 01
Kroger announces it will acquire regional supermarket chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion to strengthen its Midwest and Mid-Atlantic presence amid rising competition.
18:27
Jul 01
Jul 01
The author explains that holding Kroger stock chokes margin requirements, but does not express a directional view or position.
LOW
12:19
Jul 01
Jul 01
Pre-market movers report shows Shutterstock plunging 32% on merger termination, Caterpillar falling 2.5% after Michael Burry disclosed a short position, and Microsoft rising 2% on plans for fresh job cuts.
11:30
Jul 01
Jul 01
Kroger reached a deal to acquire the Giant Eagle grocery chain for about 1.65 billion dollars.
23:33
Jun 18
Jun 18
Kroger's CEO warns cost-cutting is non-negotiable as the stock drops 8.4% on slowing sales growth, but the tweet is a factual report without an author position.
23:33
Jun 18
Jun 18
Kroger dropped 8.4% after reporting that costs are outpacing sales growth, but the author does not state a position or forward call.
LOW
12:00
Jun 18
Jun 18
US pre-market movers show Intel up 9% on Trump's comment about Apple working with Intel for chip design, while Accenture drops 14% on disappointing revenue and profit outlook.
11:12
Jun 18
Jun 18
Kroger reported quarterly sales that exceeded analyst expectations, indicating that U.S. consumers are prioritizing grocery and essential purchases amid budget-conscious spending habits.
11:07
Jun 18
Jun 18
Kroger reports first quarter earnings with total sales of 46.1 billion dollars and adjusted EPS of 1.58, highlighting eCommerce growth of 19 percent.
10:51
Jun 18
Jun 18
Kroger reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.58 slightly below estimates but sales of $46.18 billion beat expectations with identical-store sales also topping forecasts.
23:52
Jun 17
Jun 17
Author argues bear flattening and strong dollar are bearish for BTC, gold, silver, EM, and homebuilders while AI semis concentrate capital, and he has sold most positions except NVDA/AAPL leap calls.
21:04
Jun 15
Jun 15
Kroger margins shrinking, avoid
Kroger, like every supermarket, is hit with higher bills and must pass some costs to consumers, but it's too difficult to pass on all of them, so its margins will shrink. The stock is struggling.
MED
20:02
May 21
May 21
Kroger's price cut strategy to defend market share may pressure near-term margins, but a low PEG ratio suggests value for patient investors.
HIGH
11:27
May 21
May 21
New CEO considering aggressive price cuts to regain share; factual company strategy update, no directional view from speaker.
HIGH
09:53
May 20
May 20
Staple retailers benefit from consumer weakness.
Weakening consumer spending benefits staple retailers as consumers trade down. Kroger and Tesco are defensive holdings with stable earnings, low debt, and attractive valuations (13.5x earnings). They are less impacted by higher yields and offer a safe haven in a slowing economy.
MED
11:56
Mar 05
Mar 05
Kroger offered a soft forecast for the full year as the largest US supermarket operator seeks to stabilize operations under its new top boss https://t.co/v4JrLOkJqI
11:48
Mar 05
Mar 05
$KR | Kroger Q4 Earnings:
EPS: $1.35
Adjusted EPS: $1.28 (est $1.2)
Sales: $34.700B (est $35.064B)
Gross Margin: 23.1%
Identical Sales Growth Without Fuel 2.4%
11:48
Mar 05
Mar 05
KROGER Q4 EARNINGS: EPS: $1.35 || ADJUSTED EPS: $1.28 (EST $1.2) || SALES: $34.700B (EST $35.064B) || GROSS MARGIN: 23.1% || IDENTICAL SALES GROWTH WITHOUT FUEL 2.4%
20:12
Feb 09
Feb 09
Cover the KR short position following a favorable CEO appointment and reaffirmed guidance.
MED
12:03
Feb 09
Feb 09
Kroger is reportedly planning to hire Greg Foran, the former CEO of Walmart U.S., as its next chief executive. Kroger has been searching for permanent leadership. Hiring a high-profile executive with direct experience running Kroger's biggest competitor (Walmart) is viewed as a strong strategic move to improve operations and competitiveness. Reports of the hiring decision. Execution risk during the leadership transition.
About KR Analyst Coverage
Buzzberg tracks KR (The Kroger Co.) across 14 sources. 1 bullish vs 0 bearish calls from 16 analysts. Sentiment: predominantly bullish (4%). 23 total trade ideas tracked. Past 7 days: 1 watch. Latest voices: BarbarianCap, babyfolio, Reuters Business.