The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) will release its first quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Thursday, June 18.
Analysts expect the Cincinnati, Ohio-based grocer to report quarterly earnings of $1.59 per share, up from $1.49 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Kroger’s quarterly revenue is $45.49 billion. It reported $45.12 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On May 26, Kroger announced the retirement of Tim Massa, executive vice president and chief associate experience officer.
Kroger shares fell 0.6% to close at $51.26 on Friday.
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Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.
- Evercore ISI Group analyst Michal Montani maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $81 to $83 on March 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 59%.
- Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $68 to $71 on March 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.
- Roth Capital analyst Bill Kirk maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $75 to $78 on March 6, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 51%.
- Morgan Stanley analyst Simeon Gutman maintained an Equal-Weight rating and boosted the price target from $67 to $73 on March 6, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.
- Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman maintained an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $80 to $82 on March 5, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.
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