Investors should consider buying Kroger or Albertsons stock for defensive safety amid market volatility.

From Zacks Investment Research: 2025-03-06 19:32:12

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped over 2% on Thursday due to ongoing tariff talks sparking inflation fears. Kroger and Albertsons stocks remained near 52-week highs as investors sought defensive hedges. YTD, Albertsons stock is up 7% while Kroger is up 5%. Both companies have attractive valuations trading well under 2X sales. Despite a stalled growth outlook, Kroger’s FY26 EPS is forecasted to rebound by 7% while Albertsons’ EPS is projected to increase by 2%. Both stocks offer generous dividend yields above the S&P 500 average. Kroger and Albertsons stock hold a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and are worth considering for defensive safety in portfolios.



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