Kroger Co. Stock - Analyst price targets diverge after Q1 update

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Kroger Co. (US5010441013) stock is drawing split analyst reactions following its latest quarterly update. Goldman Sachs and BMO Capital have moved price targets in opposite directions after the Q1 report, according to an analyst roundup on Intellectia.

What analysts have changed

After Kroger’s Q1 update, Goldman Sachs analyst Leah Jordan raised the firm’s price target to $82 from $72 and reiterated a Buy rating on the shares, according to the same Intellectia summary.

In contrast, BMO Capital lowered its price target to $60 from $70 while keeping a Market Perform stance, signaling a more cautious view on upside after the quarter, the report notes.

How this fits the broader view

Consensus data compiled by Zacks shows Kroger shares recently trading around $56.60, with a generally positive long-term rating, though individual target levels vary widely. A Zacks chart page shows the latest close and price-consensus line for the stock.

A separate market overview lists Kroger’s market capitalization at roughly $34.8 billion and characterizes the analyst stance overall as Buy with an average price target in the mid-$70s, based on TradingKey’s current snapshot.

How Kroger makes its money

Kroger generates the bulk of its revenue from its network of supermarkets and multi-department stores across the US, selling groceries, household goods and fuel. The company also runs a sizable private-label portfolio, including its widely distributed Simple Truth brand.

Where the stock trades today

The shares of Kroger Co. (US5010441013) trade on the New York Stock Exchange at $56.61 as of 06/18/2026, 16:00 ET.

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