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克罗格重申2026财年EPS指引并给出2027-2029年7%-11%长期EPS增长目标，股价盘中基本持平
这是一例超大市值防御股的软催化：FY2026 EPS指引仅重申且中点5.20美元与一致预期5.21美元几乎一致，新公布的2027-2029年7%-11% EPS增长目标并无上调，反而以较窄的EPS口径取代了此前含股息的8%-11%总股东回报目标；消息当期股价基本持平，说明市场未将其解读为方向性利好，做多做空均无正期望。
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Kroger Sets 7%-11% Annual EPS Growth Target Through 2029, Reaffirms 2026 Outlook
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) on Tuesday reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook, which it issued alongside its second-quarter…
不做 The Kroger Co.（KR.US）
软催化无预期差：FY2026 EPS指引仅重申且中点5.20≈一致预期5.21美元，FY2027-29的7%-11% EPS增长为温和长期目标并以较窄EPS口径取代含股息的8%-11% TSR目标；盘中股价基本持平、市场零反应，对超大市值防御股做多做空均无正期望。
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研究档案
结论摘要
克罗格重申的2026指引与分析师预期一致，新长期增长框架温和且不含Giant Eagle并购贡献，缺乏预期差；盘中股价约持平于63美元，软催化对这家约440亿美元市值的超市巨头不足以驱动可交易行情，故不做。
🔎 新鲜度:最早出现 2026-10-20 · 扩散 low · price-in 风险 medium ↗
关键理由
- FY2026 EPS指引5.10-5.30美元仅为重申、中点贴近一致预期5.21美元，FY2027-29的7%-11% EPS增长目标属常规长期框架，无新增beat
主要风险
- 待完成的Giant Eagle收购未纳入指引，若交易条款或监管出现进展可能引发独立波动，但不属于本条消息的增量
- 近期分析师（Guggenheim/Telsey/Evercore）9月曾下调目标价，估值34倍PE相对同业偏高，构成估值逆风而非事件驱动催化
反向证据
先例如何影响了这次决策
对本次决策的影响:未改变结论——直接以无预期差、价格无反应判定AVOID，未开仓
方向:无足够对齐先例；但本条为指引重申+长期框架类软催化，事实层面无预期差，不依赖先例即可判定无edge
涨幅量级:未进行event_study：当前消息不构成超预期，盘中零反应已直接给出市场定价，无需用历史涨幅校准止盈
形态:不适用
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The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) on Tuesday reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook, which it issued alongside its second-quarter results.
The company sees fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $5.10-$5.30, compared with analyst estimates of $5.21.
For fiscal 2027-2029, the company targets 7%-11% annual adjusted EPS growth and 3%-6% adjusted EBITDA growth.
The EPS target replaces the previous 8%-11% total shareholder return goal, which included dividends.
It also targets about 3% comparable sales growth, excluding fuel and pharmacy, in 2029.
The company’s guidance excludes the pending Giant Eagle acquisition.
Management Commentary
CEO Greg Foran said the company plans to strengthen its grocery business by making value more visible, directing resources toward areas with stronger returns and simplifying operations to improve customer experience and shareholder value.
The company’s strategy focuses on three priorities: offering greater value through fresh food, meals, private-label products and Boost memberships; expanding eCommerce sales and retail media revenue; and improving efficiency through sourcing, purchasing, streamlined processes, technology and AI. Cost savings are expected to help fund customer investments and future growth.
CFO David Kennerley said the revised framework offers investors a clearer view of the core grocery business. Kroger plans to prioritize high-return investments, disciplined cost savings, financial strength and shareholder returns through dividends, subject to board approval, and share repurchases.
KR earnings preview and analyst price-target outlook
Looking further out, the next major catalyst for the stock arrives with the Dec. 3, 2026 (estimated) earnings report.
Analysts expect EPS of $1.17, up from $1.05 a year earlier, and revenue of $34.67 billion, compared with $33.86 billion in the prior-year period. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 34.1x, indicating a premium valuation relative to peers.
Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions: The stock carries a Buy rating with an average price forecast of $66.13. Recent analyst moves include:
- Guggenheim: Buy (Lowers Target to $66.00) (Sept. 15)
- Telsey Advisory Group: Outperform (Lowers Target to $75.00) (Sept. 14)
- Evercore ISI Group: Outperform (Lowers Target to $70.00) (Sept. 14)
Kroger Edge scorecard: momentum improves, growth still weak
Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for The Kroger, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:
- Momentum: Neutral (Score: 40.96) — The stock is improving, but the trend profile still looks more “grind higher” than breakout.
- Quality: Neutral (Score: 46.45) — The fundamentals screen as middle-of-the-road versus the broader market, not a clear standout.
- Value: Neutral (Score: 44) — Valuation looks closer to average than deeply discounted, which can limit “cheap stock” appeal.
- Growth: Weak (Score: 9.19) — Growth factors are lagging, so the bull case leans more on stability and execution than rapid expansion.
The Verdict: Kroger’s Benzinga Edge signal shows a neutral, defense-leaning profile with modest momentum and limited growth support. For longer-term bulls, the cleaner technical story is continued acceptance above the 200-day area; for bears, the risk is that the June death-cross backdrop reasserts itself if price slips back into the prior range.
Top ETF exposure: XCEM, JEMA, and EMKT weightings
- Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF (NYSE:XCEM): 9.27% Weight
- JPMorgan ActiveBuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NASDAQ:JEMA): 9.21% Weight
- Lazard Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (NYSE:EMKT): 9.81% Weight
Significance: Because KR carries such a heavy weight in these funds, any significant inflows or outflows for these ETFs will likely force automatic buying or selling of the stock.
KR stock today: shares higher in Tuesday trading
KR Stock Price Activity: Kroger shares are trading lower by 0.68% at $62.62 at the time of publication on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
Photo via Shutterstock
© 2026 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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The company sees fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $5.10-$5.30, compared with analyst estimates of $5.21.
For fiscal 2027-2029, the company targets 7%-11% annual adjusted EPS growth and 3%-6% adjusted EBITDA growth.
The EPS target replaces the previous 8%-11% total shareholder return goal, which included dividends.
It also targets about 3% comparable sales growth, excluding fuel and pharmacy, in 2029.
The company’s guidance excludes the pending Giant Eagle acquisition.
Management Commentary
CEO Greg Foran said the company plans to strengthen its grocery business by making value more visible, directing resources toward areas with stronger returns and simplifying operations to improve customer experience and shareholder value.
The company’s strategy focuses on three priorities: offering greater value through fresh food, meals, private-label products and Boost memberships; expanding eCommerce sales and retail media revenue; and improving efficiency through sourcing, purchasing, streamlined processes, technology and AI. Cost savings are expected to help fund customer investments and future growth.
CFO David Kennerley said the revised framework offers investors a clearer view of the core grocery business. Kroger plans to prioritize high-return investments, disciplined cost savings, financial strength and shareholder returns through dividends, subject to board approval, and share repurchases.
KR earnings preview and analyst price-target outlook
Looking further out, the next major catalyst for the stock arrives with the Dec. 3, 2026 (estimated) earnings report.
Analysts expect EPS of $1.17, up from $1.05 a year earlier, and revenue of $34.67 billion, compared with $33.86 billion in the prior-year period. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 34.1x, indicating a premium valuation relative to peers.
Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions: The stock carries a Buy rating with an average price forecast of $66.13. Recent analyst moves include:
- Guggenheim: Buy (Lowers Target to $66.00) (Sept. 15)
- Telsey Advisory Group: Outperform (Lowers Target to $75.00) (Sept. 14)
- Evercore ISI Group: Outperform (Lowers Target to $70.00) (Sept. 14)
Kroger Edge scorecard: momentum improves, growth still weak
Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for The Kroger, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:
- Momentum: Neutral (Score: 40.96) — The stock is improving, but the trend profile still looks more “grind higher” than breakout.
- Quality: Neutral (Score: 46.45) — The fundamentals screen as middle-of-the-road versus the broader market, not a clear standout.
- Value: Neutral (Score: 44) — Valuation looks closer to average than deeply discounted, which can limit “cheap stock” appeal.
- Growth: Weak (Score: 9.19) — Growth factors are lagging, so the bull case leans more on stability and execution than rapid expansion.
The Verdict: Kroger’s Benzinga Edge signal shows a neutral, defense-leaning profile with modest momentum and limited growth support. For longer-term bulls, the cleaner technical story is continued acceptance above the 200-day area; for bears, the risk is that the June death-cross backdrop reasserts itself if price slips back into the prior range.
Top ETF exposure: XCEM, JEMA, and EMKT weightings
- Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF (NYSE:XCEM): 9.27% Weight
- JPMorgan ActiveBuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NASDAQ:JEMA): 9.21% Weight
- Lazard Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (NYSE:EMKT): 9.81% Weight
Significance: Because KR carries such a heavy weight in these funds, any significant inflows or outflows for these ETFs will likely force automatic buying or selling of the stock.
KR stock today: shares higher in Tuesday trading
KR Stock Price Activity: Kroger shares are trading lower by 0.68% at $62.62 at the time of publication on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
Photo via Shutterstock
© 2026 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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