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 in downward trend: price expected to drop as it breaks its higher Bollinger Band on June 20, 2025
KR broke above its upper Bollinger Band on June 20, 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. The A.I.dvisor looked at 44 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band. In of the 44 cases the stock fell afterwards. This puts the odds of success at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for KR moved out of overbought territory on June 25, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 37 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 37 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 75 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 Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 07, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on KR as a result. In of 102 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for KR turned negative on July 09, 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 56 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 56 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 .
The Aroon Indicator for KR entered a downward trend on June 18, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
KR moved above its 50-day moving average on June 20, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for KR crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on June 27, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 12 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. 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 327 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend 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 64, 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 PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average 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.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued 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).
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