Kroger's earnings surpassed analysts' forecasts for the fiscal first-quarter, but its shares fell more than -0.3% Thursday.
The grocery store chain reported adjusted earnings of 72 cents a share, compared to analysts’ estimates of 71 cents.
Revenue of $37.3 billion came in higher than FactSet consensus of $37.19 billion. However, it was lower than the year-ago quarter’s $37.7 billion. Same-store sales grew +1.5%. The grocery’s digital sales surged +42%.
For full year 2019, Kroger reiterated its identical sales growth forecast range of +2.00% to 2.25%, and adjusted earnings-per-share projection range of $2.15 to $2.25.
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KR broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 08, 2026. 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 39 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band. In 25 of the 39 cases the stock fell afterwards. This puts the odds of success at 64%.
The 10-day RSI Indicator for KR moved out of overbought territory on September 16, 2026. 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 33 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 21 of the 33 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 64%.
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 43 of 71 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 61%.
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 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 49%.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 07, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on KR as a result. In 63 of 98 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 64%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for KR just turned positive on October 08, 2026. Looking at past instances where KR's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 33 of 57 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 58%.
KR moved above its 50-day moving average on September 24, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a +5.14% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KR advanced for three days, in 171 of 308 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 56%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 116 of 212 cases where KR Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 55%.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 8 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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 Valuation Rating of 16 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued 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 (6.035) is normal, around the industry mean (3.407). P/E Ratio (32.265) is within average values for comparable stocks, (55.345). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.585) is also within normal values, averaging (0.979). Dividend Yield (0.024) settles around the average of (0.014) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.258) is also within normal values, averaging (10.259).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 41 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 78, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (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 Price Growth Rating for this company is 55 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady 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 58 (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 average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
an operator of supermarkets and convenience stores
Industry FoodRetail