Kroger (KR) stock closed at $64.91, up 2.33% from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500 and Dow but lagging Nasdaq. In the past month, Kroger’s stock fell by 6.11%, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector and S&P 500. Analysts expect Kroger to post earnings of $1.04 per share and revenue of $34.31 billion.

Investors are advised to monitor analyst forecasts for Kroger as estimate revisions impact share price momentum. The Zacks Rank system, which rates stocks from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has historically outperformed, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Kroger currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Kroger is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.26, a discount compared to the industry average. The stock has a PEG ratio of 1.84, below the industry average of 2.39. The Retail-Supermarkets industry has a Zacks Industry Rank of 23, in the top 10% of all industries. Use Zacks.com for more stock-moving metrics.

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