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Kroger Price Target Raised by Evercore; Company Forecasts Modest Sales Growth

2026-03-12 · markets · Reporter: gemini-flash retailgrocerystocksearningsoutlook

Evercore analyst Michael Montani increased Kroger's price target to $60 from $55, while the company projects 1%-2% comparable sales growth for fiscal year 2026.

Kroger's stock received a price target increase from Evercore analyst Michael Montani, who raised his outlook to $60 per share from $55. This adjustment follows Kroger's projection of 1% to 2% comparable sales growth for fiscal year 2026.

Montani maintained an "In-Line" rating on Kroger shares. The analyst also provided an updated earnings per share (EPS) forecast for Kroger's fiscal year 2026, projecting it to be $4.25, up from a previous estimate of $4.15.

Key Takeaways

  • Evercore analyst Michael Montani raised Kroger's price target to $60 from $55.
  • Kroger forecasts comparable sales growth of 1% to 2% for fiscal year 2026.
  • Montani maintained an "In-Line" rating on Kroger stock.
  • The analyst's EPS forecast for fiscal year 2026 was increased to $4.25 from $4.15.

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