In the latest session, Kroger (KR) saw a 2.69% increase, closing at $61.11, outperforming the S&P 500, which gained 0.16%. Analysts project an EPS of $1.2 and revenue of $35.19 billion for the company’s upcoming earnings report.

Kroger’s stock has seen a 5.82% decline in the past month, lagging behind the Retail-Wholesale sector’s 5.12% gain. Analysts expect full-year earnings of $4.79 per share, a 7.16% increase from last year.

Kroger currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) and is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.43, indicating a potential discount. The Retail-Supermarkets industry has a PEG ratio of 1.67, lower than the industry average of 2.2.

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