Kroger lifts full-year outlook after Q1 sales rise, shares react to mixed analyst views
22.06.2026 - 16:18:28 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-22, 16:04.
Kroger Co. (US5010441013) reported higher first-quarter sales and lifted aspects of its full-year outlook after earnings last week, while its NYSE-listed shares remain under scrutiny from Wall Street following a sharp move on June 18 as documented by MarketScreener and Zacks.
What the latest earnings show
Kroger’s first quarter of fiscal 2026 delivered total sales of about 46.1 billion US dollars, up from roughly 45.1 billion dollars in the prior-year period, according to a summary of the results on MarketScreener’s earnings coverage.
The company’s Q1 2026 performance included a roughly 1 percent increase in same-store sales excluding fuel, helped by gains in e-commerce, fresh categories and private-label offerings, as highlighted in a recent analyst-focused article on Yahoo Finance that cited the earnings call with management.
Analyst reactions and valuation signals
Following the earnings release, BMO Capital Markets adjusted its stance, maintaining a Market Perform rating but cutting the Kroger price target from 70 to 60 US dollars, citing strong top-line growth but weaker margins and a heavier reliance on the second half of the year, as summarized in a Yahoo Finance analysis of the BMO update.
At the same time, valuation commentary from Simply Wall St notes that Kroger shares recently traded around 56.61 US dollars and had fallen roughly 16 percent over one month and about 22 percent over three months ahead of the latest trading sessions, while still generating profitability, according to a recent Simply Wall St review.
All news and data on the Kroger Co. shares
Key figures, earnings updates and further background on the Kroger Co. stock can be found in the dedicated topic overview and on the company’s investor relations pages.
The business behind the ticker
Kroger generates the bulk of its revenue from food and drug retail operations in the United States, running supermarkets, multi-department stores and associated digital platforms under banners such as Kroger, Ralphs and Fred Meyer, alongside smaller-format convenience locations.
Where the shares trade today
The Kroger Co. shares (US5010441013) most recently changed hands on the NYSE at about 56.61 US dollars on 2026-06-18, 16:00 Eastern time, according to price data collated by Zacks and MarketScreener.
Key data on the Kroger Co. shares
- Company: The Kroger Co.
- ISIN: US5010441013
- WKN: 851544
- Ticker: KR
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-18, 16:00): 56.61 USD
- Market cap: approximately 40 billion USD (as of 2026-06-18)
- Sector / industry: Consumer Staples / Food & Drug Retail
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, investment recommendation or an offer to buy or sell securities. Investors should conduct their own research and consider their individual financial situation before making investment decisions.
