The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) will release earnings for its second quarter before the opening bell on Friday, Sept. 11.

Analysts expect the Cincinnati, Ohio-based company to report quarterly earnings of $1.05 per share, up from $1.04 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Kroger’s quarterly revenue is $34.56 billion. It reported $33.94 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.

On Aug. 11, Kroger named Nate Faust as Executive Vice President and Chief eCommerce Officer.

Shares of Kroger rose 0.9% to close at $56.95 on Thursday.

Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the Analyst Stock Ratings page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.

Let’s have a look at how Benzinga’s most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.

  • Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $61 to $57 on Sept. 1, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
  • Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Montani maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $78 to $75 on Aug. 11, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 57%.
  • Guggenheim analyst John Heinbockel maintained a Buy rating with a price target of $71 on July 2, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
  • UBS analyst Michael Lasser maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $70 to $63 on June 22, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.
  • Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $82 to $78 on June 22, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.

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