Analysts Bump Up Kroger Price Target Post Q4 Results

  • Analysts raised their price target on Kroger Co KR following the release of Q4 results.
  • BMO Capital analyst Kelly Bania raised the price target to $57 from $41 and kept a Market Perform rating on the shares, implying a 2% downside.
  • The analyst notes that the company's Q4 earnings beat was driven by strong comps, which was supported by inflation and a meaningful higher fuel profit.
  • Meanwhile, Bania warns that the increased wage pressure from union negotiations adds risk to expectations for OG&A leverage.
  • RelatedKroger Shares Gain On Q4 Earnings Beat, Robust FY22 Outlook
  • Credit Suisse analyst Robert Moskow increased the price target to $57 from $47 and kept a Neutral rating on the shares.
  • Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman raised the company's price target to $60 (3% upside) from $54 and maintained Outperform rating on the stock.
  • Barclays analyst Karen Short increased Kroger's price target to $45 from $38.
  • Also ReadKroger Expands Fulfillment Network To Three New Cities
  • Price Action: KR shares are trading higher by 5.05% at $57.88 on the last check Friday.
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