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Kroger (KR, $38.91) beats Q1 expectations; boosts full-year guidance

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Momentum Indicator for KR turns positive, indicating new upward trend

KR saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on September 11, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 98 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In 62 of the 98 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at 63%.

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for KR just turned positive on September 11, 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 11, 2026 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 August 28, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 6 of 13 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 46%.

Following a +6.43% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KR advanced for three days, in 167 of 306 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 55%.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 111 of 213 cases where KR Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 52%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

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 18 of the 33 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 55%.

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 35 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 49%.

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%.

KR broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 14, 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.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 7 (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 (6.068) is normal, around the industry mean (3.551). P/E Ratio (32.432) is within average values for comparable stocks, (55.837). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.588) is also within normal values, averaging (1.008). 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is 51 (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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 51 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 79, placing this stock slightly better than average.

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.