Is Kroger’s Bullish Trend Over? Here’s What You Need to Know
Kroger Co. (KR) has recently broken above its upper Bollinger Band, which may signal that the stock is set to drop. As the stock moves back below the upper band and towards the middle band, investors may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. According to the A.I.dvisor, in 29 out of 46 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band, the stock fell afterward, putting the odds of success at 63%.
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Who’s Buying and Selling Kroger’s Shares?
Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company, which may impact Kroger’s future performance. Sanders Capital LLC bought a new stake in Kroger shares worth approximately $622,480,000 in the 1st quarter, while Boston Partners increased its stake by 5,992.3% during the same quarter. Norges Bank also purchased a new position in Kroger shares worth about $156,126,000 in the fourth quarter of 2022. BlackRock Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Kroger by 5.5% in the third quarter, and Pacer Advisors Inc. increased its position in Kroger shares by 12,613.8% in the fourth quarter of 2022. Institutional investors currently own 78.03% of Kroger’s stock.
Kroger’s Trading Performance
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, KR opened at $49.07 and has been trading down by 0.2%. Kroger has a 52-week low of $41.81 and a 52-week high of $54.04, with a market cap of $35.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.98, a P/E/G ratio of 1.82, and a beta of 0.47. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio is 1.21, its quick ratio is 0.30, and its current ratio is 0.74. The company’s fifty-day moving average is $48.26, and its 200-day moving average is $46.61.
What Could Be Next for Kroger’s Stock?
As Kroger’s bullish trend seems to be over, investors may want to consider the stock’s potential downward movement and assess their portfolio accordingly. While the company’s financials seem solid, large investors buying and selling the stock and the current market conditions may impact Kroger’s future performance. It’s crucial for investors to keep an eye on the company’s news and developments to make informed decisions and stay ahead of the curve.
KR's RSI Oscillator peaks and leaves overbought zone
The 10-day RSI Indicator for KR moved out of overbought territory on April 23, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. Traders may want to look at selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 33 instances where the indicator moved out of the overbought zone. In of the 33 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a move down at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 74 cases where KR's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for KR turned negative on May 08, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 57 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 57 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where KR declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
KR broke above its upper Bollinger Band on April 17, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on May 07, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on KR as a result. In of 104 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KR advanced for three days, in of 320 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 271 cases where KR Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 62, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. KR’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.537) is normal, around the industry mean (4.691). P/E Ratio (19.253) is within average values for comparable stocks, (25.256). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.392) is also within normal values, averaging (2.705). Dividend Yield (0.020) settles around the average of (0.026) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.275) is also within normal values, averaging (57.429).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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