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Kroger is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States with more than 2,700 stores across a portfolio of over 20 supermarket banners. The company boasts an ingrained presence in US communities, citing that it is a top-two grocer in most of its major market areas. Over one fourth of Kroger's roughly $110 billion in nonperishable and fresh food sales (about 75% of revenue) stems from its private-label portfolio, of which the company manufactures about 30% of units via its own food production plants. The firm also operates fuel stations and pharmacies at 60% and 80% of its locations, respectively.

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Kroger Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) shares are trading <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">lower in the premarket session on Tuesday.</a>
In a recent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000056873/000110465925026237/tm259934d1_8k.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener">exchange filing,</a> the company said Ronald Sargent, the company&#8217;s interim Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, will receive an annual base salary of $4.35 million annualized for the duration of his service and a grant of 60,515 shares of restricted stock, which will vest one year from the date of the award.
Last month, the company announced the resignation of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44073307/kroger-announces-resignation-of-ceo-rodney-mcmullen" rel="noreferrer noopener">CEO&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/03/44077422/kroger-stock-is-sliding-monday-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rodney McMullen</a>.
McMullen resigned from Kroger following an investigation of personal conduct by the board. Kroger said it was made aware of a certain personal conduct on Feb. 21, which was immediately investigated.
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USA Today <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2025/03/31/kroger-ceo-pay-package-sargent/82744275007/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports </a>that Kroger&#8217;s leadership change comes amid several challenges, including fallout from its failed Albertsons merger and a lawsuit over regulatory issues, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44489484">lawsuit from C&amp;S Wholesale Foods</a> regarding a planned store sale, inflation affecting consumer spending and 2024 sales, and trade disputes, particularly with Mexico and Canada, which could lead to higher grocery prices.
In March, the company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.14,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44169392/kroger-beats-q4-earnings-estimates-amid-leadership-shakeup" rel="noreferrer noopener"> beating the street view of $1.11</a>. Quarterly sales of $34.308 billion missed the analyst consensus estimate of $34.509 billion.
&#8220;Kroger is operating from a position of strength, delivering fourth quarter results that came in ahead of expectations due to the strength of our model and the disciplined execution of our teams,&#8221; said Sargent.
Price Action: KR stock is down 0.75% at $67.18 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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What's Going On With Kroger Stock Today?

Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) is a food and drug retailer in the U.S. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses.
It is set to report its Q1 2025 earnings on June 20. Wall Street analysts expect the company to post EPS of $1.54, up from $1.43 in the year-ago period. According to Benzinga Pro, quarterly revenue is expected to reach $45.17 billion, down from $45.27 billion a year earlier.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">If You Bought Kroger Stock 10 Years Ago</h2>
The company's stock traded at approximately $38.04 per share 10 years ago. If you had invested $10,000, you could have bought roughly 263 shares. Currently, shares trade at $65.47, meaning your investment's value could have grown to $17,211 from stock price appreciation alone. However, Kroger also paid dividends during these 10 years.&nbsp;
Kroger's dividend yield is currently 1.99%. Over the last 10 years, it has paid about $7.82 in dividends per share, which means you could have made $2,056 from dividends alone.&nbsp;
Summing up $17,211 and $2,056, we end up with the final value of your investment, which is $19,267. This is how much you could have made if you had invested $10,000 in Kroger stock 10 years ago. This means a total return of 92.67%. However, this figure is significantly below the S&amp;P 500 total return for the same period, which was&nbsp; 235%.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Could The Next 10 Years Bring?&nbsp;</h2>
Kroger has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a price target of $63.22 based on the ratings of 23 analysts. The price target implies more than a 3% potential downside from the current stock price.
On March 6, the company announced its Q4 2024 earnings, posting adjusted earnings per share of $1.14, beating the street view of $1.11, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44169392/kroger-beats-q4-earnings-estimates-amid-leadership-shakeup">Benzinga</a>.
Quarterly sales of $34.308 billion slightly missed the analyst consensus estimate of $34.509 billion.
The company provided its full-year 2025 guidance, expecting adjusted EPS in the range of $4.60 to $4.80, compared to the consensus of $4.79. Full-year identical sales growth without fuel is seen in the range of 2.0% to 3.0%.
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Given the expected downside potential, growth-focused investors may not find Kroger stock attractive. Conversely, the stock can be a good option for income-focused investors, who can benefit from the company's solid dividend yield of 1.99% and consistent hikes. Kroger has raised its dividend consecutively for the last 18 years.
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If You Invested $10K In Kroger Stock 10 Years Ago, How Much Would You Have Now?

On Tuesday, The Kroger Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) announced it has submitted its official response and counterclaims in the Delaware Court of Chancery regarding the lawsuit filed by Albertsons Companies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>), which relates to the termination of their <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44474773/kroger-files-legal-response-brings-counterclaims-against-albertsons" rel="noreferrer noopener">merger agreement in December 2024.</a>
In its counterclaims, Kroger accused Albertsons of acting in bad faith by damaging Kroger&#8217;s efforts to obtain regulatory approval for the merger.
Kroger alleged that Albertsons secretly collaborated with C&amp;S Wholesale Grocers, the designated buyer for divestitures, to pursue its own agenda.
The filing highlighted evidence uncovered during antitrust trials, which include private communications between Albertsons&#8217; executives, such as CEO-designate Susan Morris, and C&amp;S&#8217;s leadership.
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Kroger said these actions contributed to the merger's failure, as regulators were misled into believing C&amp;S was an unsuitable divestiture buyer.
Kroger further claimed that Albertsons executives contradicted their earlier testimony in antitrust hearings.
These actions form the basis of Kroger's argument that Albertsons is not entitled to the $600 million termination fee outlined in their agreement, nor any other damages.
Kroger is also using the counterclaims to seek compensation for the resources invested in the merger process.
The filing also stated that Albertsons devised a &#8220;Plan B&#8221; to initiate a legal dispute if the merger fell through, complete with falsified evidence.
This plan reportedly contained baseless accusations from Albertsons executives, which contradicted their sworn statements in court. Kroger argued that Albertsons had already pivoted to litigation long before the merger's failure, indicating that the company had abandoned its commitment to completing the deal.
Last year, Albertsons terminated its planned merger with Kroger and<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42444582/albertsons-puts-an-end-to-merger-deal-sues-kroger-following-court-ruling-we-believe-strongly-in-the-merits-of-our-case" rel="noreferrer noopener"> initiated legal action against</a> the supermarket giant. The lawsuit professed that Kroger breached the merger agreement by not fully fulfilling its responsibilities to obtain regulatory approval.
Price Action: KR shares closed lower by 1.62% at $64.34 on Tuesday.
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Kroger Files Counterclaims Against Albertsons, Seeks Damages

The Kroger Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) today announced that it has filed its answer and counterclaims to the complaint brought by Albertsons in the Delaware Court of Chancery, in connection with the previous merger agreement between the two companies, which was terminated in December 2024.
As detailed in the court filing, while Kroger was working diligently to seek regulatory approval and close the merger, Albertsons was engaging in a secret and misguided campaign, together with C&amp;S Wholesale Grocers, the divestiture buyer, to pursue its own regulatory strategy, which ultimately undermined Kroger's efforts. Albertsons's misconduct shockingly came to light in the middle of the antitrust trials under government cross examination of Susan Morris, Albertsons's recently promoted CEO designate. As a result of its misconduct, Albertsons is not entitled to the $600 million termination fee under the terms of the parties' merger agreement, nor is Albertsons entitled to the other damages it seeks.
Kroger continues to capitalize on its business model, generating differentiated value for all stakeholders. This includes significant investments that are delivering lower prices and increasing wages, while further improving the experience for an expanding customer base. The Company recently reported quarterly results ahead of expectations and positive momentum in 2025, as it drives sustainable future growth and compelling total shareholder returns.

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Kroger Files Counterclaims Against Albertsons Over Terminated Merger, Seeks $600M Termination Fee Denial; Says Albertsons Misconduct Revealed During Antitrust Trials; Kroger Anticipates Growth In 2025

In a new SEC filing on March 24, it was revealed that Kimball, Senior Vice President at Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>), executed a significant exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: A notable Form 4 filing on Monday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000056873/000095017025043546//Archives/edgar/data/56873/000095017025043546/0000950170-25-043546-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> revealed that Kimball, Senior Vice President at Kroger, exercised stock options for 11,000 shares of KR, resulting in a transaction value of $444,290.
The latest update on Monday morning shows Kroger shares down by 0.4%, trading at $65.14. At this price, Kimball's 11,000 shares are worth $444,290.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Kroger</h3>
Kroger is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States with more than 2,700 stores across a portfolio of over 20 supermarket banners. The company boasts an ingrained presence in US communities, citing that it is a top-two grocer in most of its major market areas. Over one fourth of Kroger's roughly $110 billion in nonperishable and fresh food sales (about 75% of revenue) stems from its private-label portfolio, of which the company manufactures about 30% of units via its own food production plants. The firm also operates fuel stations and pharmacies at 60% and 80% of its locations, respectively.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Kroger's Financials</h3>
Revenue Growth: Kroger's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 January, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 2.0%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Staples sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 23.09%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Kroger's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 0.91.
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Debt Management: Kroger's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 3.03. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 17.82 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 0.32 is below industry norms, suggesting potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity for those considering sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Kroger's EV/EBITDA ratio at 8.22 suggests potential undervaluation, falling below industry averages.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
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<h3>Why Insider Activity Matters in Finance</h3>
Insider transactions are not the sole determinant of investment choices, but they are a factor worth considering.
Considering the legal perspective, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, according to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Nevertheless, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Deciphering Transaction Codes in Insider Filings</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Senior Vice President At Kroger Exercises Options Worth $444K

Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.03% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.22%. Currently, Kroger has a market capitalization of $47.24 billion. 
Buying $100 In KR: If an investor had bought $100 of KR stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $843.28 today based on a price of $65.28 for KR at the time of writing.
<h3>Kroger's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742220924_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Kroger 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Montani maintains Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $73 to $74.

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Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Kroger, Raises Price Target to $74

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Kroger. Our analysis of options history for Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) revealed 33 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 48% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $113,745, and 31 were calls, valued at $2,728,709.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $70.0 and $75.0 for Kroger, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Kroger options trades today is 9669.0 with a total volume of 80,919.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Kroger's big money trades within a strike price range of $70.0 to $75.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Kroger Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741620688_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>KR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$194.3K</td>
<td>45.9K</td>
<td>575</td>
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<tr>
<td>KR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$173.8K</td>
<td>45.9K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
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<td>KR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$163.5K</td>
<td>45.9K</td>
<td>260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$150.0K</td>
<td>45.9K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$148.2K</td>
<td>45.9K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Kroger</h3>
Kroger is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States with more than 2,700 stores across a portfolio of over 20 supermarket banners. The company boasts an ingrained presence in US communities, citing that it is a top-two grocer in most of its major market areas. Over one fourth of Kroger's roughly $110 billion in nonperishable and fresh food sales (about 75% of revenue) stems from its private-label portfolio, of which the company manufactures about 30% of units via its own food production plants. The firm also operates fuel stations and pharmacies at 60% and 80% of its locations, respectively.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Kroger, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Kroger</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,904,139, the price of KR is up by 2.51%, reaching $68.38.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 102 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Kroger</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $71.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Kroger, which currently sits at a price target of $73. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Kroger, maintaining a target price of $72. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Kroger, which currently sits at a price target of $65. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Outperform rating on Kroger with a target price of $73. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Outperform rating on Kroger with a target price of $73. 
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Options

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on Kroger Options

Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintains Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $61 to $65.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Kroger, Raises Price Target to $65

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Shares of consumer staples stocks are trading higher. Strength in the sector may be due to defensive rotation as investors assess tariff uncertainty and recent economic data.

JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintains Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $71 to $72.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Kroger, Raises Price Target to $72

Shares of Kroger Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) rose in early trading on Friday after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44169392/kroger-beats-q4-earnings-estimates-amid-leadership-shakeup">upbeat fourth-quarter earnings</a>.
The results came in amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
BMO Capital Markets On Kroger
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58d11d39b85e93000188d7a0/kelly-bania">Analyst Kelly Bania</a> maintained a Market Perform rating and price target of $63.
Kroger finished 2024 on a strong note, although its earnings declined by 2% excluding the extra week, Bania said in a note. The company expects volumes to improve slightly through 2025, he added.
Kroger expects its gross margins to remain flattish and there is "less upside potential given that shrink tailwinds helped 2024 and are expected to cycle by mid-2025," the analyst stated. The company's industry positioning "may allow it to continue managing the competitive environment with stable GM%, particularly as KR continues to improve digital profitability," she wrote.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
Telsey Advisory Group On Kroger
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e301e08430dee0001c88c8d/joseph-feldman">Analyst Joseph Feldman</a> reiterated an Outperform rating and price target of $73.
Kroger announced strong fourth-quarter results, with adjusted earnings of $1.14 per share slightly ahead of estimates of $1.11 per share, Feldman said. The company generated ID sales, ex-fuel, of 2.4% "in an uneven consumer spending environment," he added.
Management guided to 2025 adjusted earnings of $4.60-$4.80 per share, missing consensus of $4.82 per share, which includes inflation of 1.5%-2.5%, the analyst stated. "Kroger continues to execute well, leveraging its fresh and own brands assortments, its robust loyalty program, and enhanced digital capabilities," Feldman wrote.
KR Price Action: Shares of Krogerhad risen by3.06% to $65.73 at the time of publication on Friday.
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Analyst Color

Earnings Beats

Reiteration

Kroger Posts Q4 Earnings Beat: Healthy ID Sales Overshadowed By Profit Constraints, Analysts Say

U.S. stock futures rose on Friday following Thursday&#8217;s selloff that pushed the Nasdaq 100 index into the correction zone. Futures of all four benchmark indices rose in premarket trading.
President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration postponed implementation of certain USMCA goods that are imported from Mexico and Canada on Thursday after a 25% levy was implemented on Tuesday.
Investors await the U.S. jobs report, unemployment rate and hourly wages data for February, slated to be released today.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.26%, while the two-year yield was at 3.95%. According to the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 91% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the March meeting.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Friday. SPY gained 0.33% to $574.58, and QQQ was up 0.48% to $490.55, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
Real estate, information technology, and consumer discretionary sectors experienced the most significant losses on Thursday, contributing to the overall market decline. Conversely, energy stocks bucked the trend, closing higher amidst the widespread downturn.
On the economic front, the U.S. reported a record trade deficit of $131.4 billion in January, compared to a revised $98.1 billion gap in the previous month. Unit labor costs in the nonfarm business sector rose 2.2% in the fourth quarter, compared to preliminary expectations of 3%.
Initial jobless claims declined by 21,000 from the previous week to 221,000 during the last week of February, compared to market estimates of 235,000.
Kroger Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter.
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<td>-2.61%</td>
<td>18,069.26</td>
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<td>-1.78%</td>
<td>5,738.52</td>
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<td>-0.99%</td>
<td>42,579.08 </td>
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<td>-1.63%</td>
<td>2,066.55</td>
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Insights From Analysts
While markets have reacted negatively to recent tariff announcements, this suspension could set the stage for a potential market recovery in the medium term, explained Subho Moulik, the founder and CEO of the fintech platform Appreciate.
&#8220;Despite legitimate concerns about inflation and trade uncertainty, U.S. economic fundamentals remain solid with unemployment edging down to 4% and GDP growth still in the positive territory. This economic resilience provides a foundation for market stabilization,&#8221; Moulik added.
According to him, market volatility may persist in the short term, but history demonstrates that strategic navigation of policy-induced corrections can lead to outperformance for investors who maintain discipline and a long-term perspective.
The Nasdaq 100 entered correction territory on Thursday, falling 9.76% from its record high to 20,052.64, and breaking below its 200-day moving average for the first time in nearly two years.
Analyst Jason Goepfert of White Oak Consultancy LLC warned in an X post that a further 3.5% decline within the next two weeks would signal a bear market.
Historically, when the index has broken its 200-day average after a prolonged uptrend and subsequently dropped at least 3.5% within two weeks, a bear market has followed. Conversely, if the index avoids a 3.5% drawdown in the next two weeks, historical data suggests positive one-year returns.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Nasdaq 100 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24QQQ&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$QQQ</a> closed below its 200-day average for the first time in over a year. Watch the next 2 weeks. Every time it lost its 200-day after an extended run and suffered at least a -3.5% drawdown within the next 2 weeks, it led to a bear market. When the 2-week… <a href="https://t.co/m4zOyP86da">pic.twitter.com/m4zOyP86da</a>
&mdash; Jason Goepfert (@jasongoepfert) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasongoepfert/status/1897754090748186951?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According to Charlie Bilello, the chief market strategist at Creative Planning, the 497 trading sessions for which the Nasdaq 100 index was above its 200-day moving average, was the second longest streak in its history, returning 73% to investors.
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&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1897767711901368334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Ryan Detrick of Carson Research highlighted historical data and said that the market has peaks in mid-February and hits lows in the second week of March over the last 20 years.
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1897782202370572689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep on Friday:
<ul>
<li>February&#8217;s U.S. jobs report, unemployment rate and hourly wages data will be out by 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Fed Governor Michelle Bowman will speak at 10:15 a.m., New York Fed President John Williams will speak again at 10:45 a.m., Fed Governor Adriana Kugler will speak at 12:20 p.m., and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will speak at 12:30 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>January&#8217;s consumer credit data will be announced at 3:00 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Algonquin Power &amp; Utilities Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AQN#NYSE">AQN</a>) was up 1.21% in the premarket on Friday ahead of its earnings, which will be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report earnings of 8 cents per share on revenue of $607.00 million.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Genesco Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) slipped 0.15% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $3.31 per share on revenue of $784.85 million before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADV#NASDAQ">ADV</a>) gained 5.51% ahead of its earnings, which will be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report earnings of 12 cents per share on revenue of $863.41 million.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) jumped 12.84% after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter financial results. The company said it expects second-quarter revenue of approximately $14.9 billion, versus estimates of $14.76 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>JD.Com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) fell 1.98% despite better-than-expected earnings as management did not clarify on the scale and profitability of its new food delivery business JD Takeaway.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) dropped 1.42% after it reported mixed second quarter earnings but the management said that they were &#8220;well equipped&#8221; to mitigate tariffs.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Plus Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTV#NASDAQ">PSTV</a>) surged 58.33% as it received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for its drug Rhenium Obisbemeda which is used to treat leptomeningeal metastases in lung cancer patients.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>authID Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUID#NASDAQ">AUID</a>) climbed 5.97% after it released a whitepaper, &#8220;Deepfake Countermeasures,&#8221; detailing their deepfake detection system, which boasts billion-to-one accuracy and 35-millisecond matching.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCRN#NASDAQ">CCRN</a>) plunged 42.97% as it missed fourth quarter estimates and Federal Trade Commission&#8217;s review of its $615 million sale to Aya Healthcare discovered some &#8220;troubling documents&#8221;.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) plummeted 20.49% on earnings miss and weak revenue outlook amid job cut announcement.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 1.25% to hover around $67.19 per barrel.
The gold spot index was up by 0.24% to $2,918.13 per ounce. Its last record high was at $2,956.37 per ounce. The Dollar Index was down 0.44% at the 103.609 level.
Asian markets closed lower on Friday as the Australia's ASX 200, India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, China's CSI 300, South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index declined. European markets were also lower in trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Open Higher After Nasdaq 100 Enters Correction Zone: 'Economic Resilience Provides A Foundation For Market Stabilization,' Says Expert

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Thursday, with the Dow Jones index dipping more than 400 points during the session as U.S. tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese imports took effect and trade partners responded with retaliatory levies on U.S. goods.
Kroger Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) posted better-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter on Thursday.
On the economic data front, the U.S. reported a record trade deficit of $131.4 billion in January compared to a revised $98.1 billion gap in the previous month. Unit labor costs in the nonfarm business sector rose 2.2% in the fourth quarter compared to preliminary expectations of 3%. Initial jobless claims declined by 21,000 from the previous week to 221,000 during the last week of February, compared to market estimates of 235,000.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with real estate, information technology and consumer discretionary stocks recording the biggest losses on Thursday. However, energy stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 428 points to 42,579.08 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.78% to 5,738.52, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 2.61% at 18,069.26 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Algonquin Power &amp; Utilities Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AQN#NYSE">AQN</a>), Genesco Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) and Advantage Solutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADV#NYSE">ADV</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 17.26, the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 17.29.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Dow Dips Over 400 Points As Trump's Tariffs Get Retaliatory Levies From China, Canada, And Mexico: Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone

Across the recent three months, 17 analysts have shared their insights on Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Kroger and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $69.06, accompanied by a high estimate of $75.00 and a low estimate of $61.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 2.75% increase from the previous average price target of $67.21.
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<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Kroger. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Heinbockel</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Montani</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Leah Jordan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Goldman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Ohmes</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Heinbockel</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelly Bania</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Kroger. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Kroger compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Kroger's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Kroger's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Kroger</h2>
Kroger is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States with more than 2,700 stores across a portfolio of over 20 supermarket banners. The company boasts an ingrained presence in US communities, citing that it is a top-two grocer in most of its major market areas. Over one fourth of Kroger's roughly $110 billion in nonperishable and fresh food sales (about 75% of revenue) stems from its private-label portfolio, of which the company manufactures about 30% of units via its own food production plants. The firm also operates fuel stations and pharmacies at 60% and 80% of its locations, respectively.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Kroger's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Challenges: Kroger's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 October, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.95%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Kroger's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.84%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kroger's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 4.86%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kroger's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.09%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Kroger's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 2.31. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Breaking Down Kroger: 17 Analysts Share Their Views

U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 400 points on Thursday.
The Dow traded down 1.23% to 42,476.66 while the NASDAQ dipped 2.36% to 18,114.47. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 1.83% to 5,735.50.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Consumer staples shares fell by just 0.4% on Thursday.
In trading on Thursday, consumer discretionary shares dipped by 2.6%.
Top Headline
Kroger Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) posted better-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter on Thursday.
The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.14, beating the street view of $1.11. Quarterly sales of $34.308 billion missed the analyst consensus estimate of $34.509 billion.
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<li>AGM Group Holdings Inc. &nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGMH#NASDAQ">AGMH</a>) shares shot up 95% to $0.1998 after the company completed a $5.4 million public offering to expand bitcoin mining operations.</li>
<li>Shares of LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TREE#NASDAQ">TREE</a>)got a boost, surging 26% to $50.57 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Scienture Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCNX#NASDAQ">SCNX</a>) shares were also up, gaining 30% to $2.87 after the company partnered with Kindeva to launch the 10mg REZENOPY nasal spray for opioid overdose treatment.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VG#NYSE">VG</a>) shares dropped 29% to $10.11 following a fourth-quarter revenue miss.</li>
<li>Shares of Pinstripes Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNST#NYSE">PNST</a>) were down 16% to $0.1540 as the NYSE announced plans to begin delisting proceedings against Pinstripes Holdings.</li>
<li>PMGC Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELAB#NASDAQ">ELAB</a>) was down, falling 46% to $0.6690 after the company announced a 1-for-7 reverse stock split to maintain Nasdaq listing.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 0.5% to $65.99 while gold traded up 0.1% at $2,927.90.
Silver traded up 0.4% to $33.28 on Thursday, while copper rose 0.3% to $4.8105.
Euro zone
European shares were mixed today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.03%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 1.47% and France's CAC 40 gained 0.29%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.15%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.83%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed higher on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 0.77%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 1.17% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index surging 3.29%.
Economics
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<li>U.S. exports of goods and services rose by $3.3 billion from the previous month to $269.8 billion in January.</li>
<li>Imports of goods and services rose by 10% to a record high of $401.2 billion in January.</li>
<li>The US reported a record trade deficit of $131.4 billion in January compared to a revised $98.1 billion gap in the previous month.</li>
<li>Unit labor costs in the nonfarm business sector rose 2.2% in the fourth quarter compared to preliminary expectations of 3%.</li>
<li>Initial jobless claims declined by 21,000 from the previous week to 221,000 during the last week of February, compared to market estimates of 235,000.</li>
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Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman maintains Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $73 price target.

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Kroger Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44163304/kroger-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results-announces-guidance-for-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading higher on Thursday</a>.
The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.14, beating the street view of $1.11. Quarterly sales of $34.308 billion missed the analyst consensus estimate of $34.509 billion.
The LIFO charge for the quarter was&nbsp;$30 million, compared to a LIFO credit of&nbsp;$18 million&nbsp;for the same period last year.
Gross margin was 22.7% of sales for the fourth quarter compared to 22.3% for the same period last year. The improvement in gross margin was primarily attributable to the sale of Kroger Specialty Pharmacy and lower shrink, partially offset by lower pharmacy margins and the LIFO charge.
The FIFO gross margin rate, excluding rent, depreciation and amortization, fuel, and the 53rd&nbsp;week in 2023, increased 54 basis points compared to the same period last year.
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The improvement in rate was primarily attributable to the sale of Kroger Specialty Pharmacy and lower shrink, partially offset by lower pharmacy margins.
Kroger&#8217;s net total debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio is 1.79, compared to 1.33 a year ago, excluding the 53rd&nbsp;week in 2023.
&#8220;Kroger is operating from a position of strength, delivering fourth quarter results that came in ahead of expectations due to the strength of our model and the disciplined execution of our teams,&#8221; said Chairman and interim&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Ron Sargent.
Earlier this month,&nbsp;the company announced the resignation of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44073307/kroger-announces-resignation-of-ceo-rodney-mcmullen" rel="noreferrer noopener">CEO&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/03/44077422/kroger-stock-is-sliding-monday-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rodney McMullen</a>.
McMullen resigned from Kroger following an investigation of personal conduct by the board. Kroger said it was made aware of a certain personal conduct on Feb. 21, which was immediately investigated.
The company&#8217;s board found that McMullen&#8217;s conduct was inconsistent with Kroger&#8217;s policy on business ethics.
Outlook: Kroger sees FY25 adjusted EPS of $4.60 &#8211; $4.80 versus $4.79 estimate. Company projects FY25 identical sales growth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">without fuel of 2.0% &#8211; 3.0%.</a>
Price Action: KR shares are trading higher by 2.49% to $64.09 at last check Thursday.
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