http://www.streetinsider.com Latest StreetInsider.com News Articles en-us Copyright 2026, StreetInsider.com rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:27:35 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.streetinsider.com/images/rss_logo.gif http://www.streetinsider.com 143 28 0 1 2 3 21 22 23 Saturday Sunday http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/UBS+Reiterates+Neutral+Rating+on+Kroger+%28KR%29+as+Transformation+Plan+Not+Yet+Clear/27028100.html <p>UBS analyst Michael Lasser reiterated a Neutral rating and $63.00 price target on Kroger (NYSE: KR).</p><p>The analyst commented, "We believe the investment debate on KR is likely to remain static in the near term as the company still needs to communicate a more concrete transformation plan. Plus, before shares move materially in either direction, we think it likely needs to offer proof points on how it is executing against that plan. This is all happening against a backdrop where Kroger’s mass merchant and warehouse club competitors are being vocal about their price investments. Essentially, the tariff refunds could be downward http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/UBS+Reiterates+Neutral+Rating+on+Kroger+%28KR%29+as+Transformation+Plan+Not+Yet+Clear/27028100.html Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:27:35 -0400 KR http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/Telsey+Reiterates+Outperform+Rating+on+Kroger+%28KR%29+Ahead+of+Earnings/27026950.html <p>Telsey analyst Joseph Feldman reiterated an Outperform rating and $78.00 price target on Kroger (NYSE: KR).</p><p>The analyst comments "Overall, we are encouraged to see Kroger take proactive steps to gain market share in new and existing markets. Under new CEO Greg Foran, Kroger is focusing on freshness, speed, operating excellence (including raising store standards), and cost savings. In real estate, the company is ramping up unit growth in key markets and across multiple formats to gain share. In digital, Kroger continues to focus on enhancing convenience and fulfillment speed. In retail media, the company is leveraging shopping insights from its http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/Telsey+Reiterates+Outperform+Rating+on+Kroger+%28KR%29+Ahead+of+Earnings/27026950.html Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:04:33 -0400 ACI KR WMT http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/Telsey+Reiterates+Outperform+Rating+on+Kroger+%28KR%29+Ahead+of+Earnings/27026950.html <p>Telsey analyst Joseph Feldman reiterated an Outperform rating and $78.00 price target on Kroger (NYSE: KR).</p><p>The analyst comments "Overall, we are encouraged to see Kroger take proactive steps to gain market share in new and existing markets. Under new CEO Greg Foran, Kroger is focusing on freshness, speed, operating excellence (including raising store standards), and cost savings. In real estate, the company is ramping up unit growth in key markets and across multiple formats to gain share. In digital, Kroger continues to focus on enhancing convenience and fulfillment speed. In retail media, the company is leveraging shopping insights from its http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/Telsey+Reiterates+Outperform+Rating+on+Kroger+%28KR%29+Ahead+of+Earnings/27026950.html Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:04:33 -0400 ACI KR WMT http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/Telsey+Reiterates+Outperform+Rating+on+Kroger+%28KR%29+Ahead+of+Earnings/27026950.html <p>Telsey analyst Joseph Feldman reiterated an Outperform rating and $78.00 price target on Kroger (NYSE: KR).</p><p>The analyst comments "Overall, we are encouraged to see Kroger take proactive steps to gain market share in new and existing markets. Under new CEO Greg Foran, Kroger is focusing on freshness, speed, operating excellence (including raising store standards), and cost savings. In real estate, the company is ramping up unit growth in key markets and across multiple formats to gain share. In digital, Kroger continues to focus on enhancing convenience and fulfillment speed. In retail media, the company is leveraging shopping insights from its http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/Telsey+Reiterates+Outperform+Rating+on+Kroger+%28KR%29+Ahead+of+Earnings/27026950.html Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:04:33 -0400 ACI KR WMT http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Comments/Telsey+Reiterates+Outperform+Rating+on+Kroger+%28KR%29+Ahead+of+Earnings/27026950.html <p>Telsey analyst Joseph Feldman reiterated an Outperform rating and $78.00 price target on Kroger (NYSE: KR).</p><p>The analyst comments "Overall, we are encouraged to see Kroger take proactive steps to gain market share in new and existing markets. Under new CEO Greg Foran, Kroger is focusing on freshness, speed, operating excellence (including raising store standards), and cost savings. In real estate, the company is ramping up unit growth in key markets and across multiple formats to gain share. In digital, Kroger continues to focus on enhancing convenience and fulfillment speed. In retail media, the company is leveraging shopping insights from its http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Comments/Telsey+Reiterates+Outperform+Rating+on+Kroger+%28KR%29+Ahead+of+Earnings/27026950.html Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:04:33 -0400 ACI KR WMT http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Comments/Telsey+Reiterates+Outperform+Rating+on+Kroger+%28KR%29+Ahead+of+Earnings/27026950.html <p>Telsey analyst Joseph Feldman reiterated an Outperform rating and $78.00 price target on Kroger (NYSE: KR).</p><p>The analyst comments "Overall, we are encouraged to see Kroger take proactive steps to gain market share in new and existing markets. Under new CEO Greg Foran, Kroger is focusing on freshness, speed, operating excellence (including raising store standards), and cost savings. In real estate, the company is ramping up unit growth in key markets and across multiple formats to gain share. In digital, Kroger continues to focus on enhancing convenience and fulfillment speed. In retail media, the company is leveraging shopping insights from its http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Comments/Telsey+Reiterates+Outperform+Rating+on+Kroger+%28KR%29+Ahead+of+Earnings/27026950.html Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:04:33 -0400 ACI KR WMT http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Comments/Telsey+Reiterates+Outperform+Rating+on+Kroger+%28KR%29+Ahead+of+Earnings/27026950.html <p>Telsey analyst Joseph Feldman reiterated an Outperform rating and $78.00 price target on Kroger (NYSE: KR).</p><p>The analyst comments "Overall, we are encouraged to see Kroger take proactive steps to gain market share in new and existing markets. Under new CEO Greg Foran, Kroger is focusing on freshness, speed, operating excellence (including raising store standards), and cost savings. In real estate, the company is ramping up unit growth in key markets and across multiple formats to gain share. In digital, Kroger continues to focus on enhancing convenience and fulfillment speed. In retail media, the company is leveraging shopping insights from its http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Comments/Telsey+Reiterates+Outperform+Rating+on+Kroger+%28KR%29+Ahead+of+Earnings/27026950.html Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:04:33 -0400 ACI KR WMT http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++KROGER+CO+++++++++++++++++For%3A+Aug+31/27019856.html si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260902/27019856.html http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++KROGER+CO+++++++++++++++++For%3A+Aug+31/27019856.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:49:00 -0400 KR http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Kroger+names+Mark+Ibbotson+as+chief+store+operations+officer/27019520.html <p>The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced that Mark Ibbotson will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer, effective September 14, according to a press release.</p> <p>Ibbotson previously held senior roles at Walmart and its former U.K. subsidiary Asda. At Asda, where he joined in 2004, he held positions including Loss Prevention Director, Productivity Director, Retail Director, and Chief Operating Officer. He joined Walmart U.S. in 2015 as Senior Vice President of Innovation before becoming Executive Vice President of Central Operations and Realty, a role that covered store operations, real estate, asset protection, and elements of the http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Kroger+names+Mark+Ibbotson+as+chief+store+operations+officer/27019520.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:30:43 -0400 KR http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Kroger+names+Mark+Ibbotson+Executive+Vice+President+and+Chief+Store+Operations+Officer/27019505.html <div class="xn-content"> <p><span class="legendSpanClass"><location value="LU/us.oh.cincin" idsrc="xmltag.org" >CINCINNATI</location></span>, <span class="legendSpanClass"><chron>Sept. 2, 2026</chron></span> /PRNewswire/ -- <span value="NYSE:KR" idsrc="xmltag.org" >The Kroger Co.</span> (NYSE: KR) today announced that <person>Mark Ibbotson</person> will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer, effective <chron>September 14</chron>.</p> <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <p> <img src="https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1980700/Kroger-Mark-Ibbotson.jpg?id=OA2926974" title="Mark Ibbotson headshot" alt="Mark Ibbotson headshot" /> http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Kroger+names+Mark+Ibbotson+Executive+Vice+President+and+Chief+Store+Operations+Officer/27019505.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400 KR http://www.streetinsider.com/PRNewswire/Kroger+names+Mark+Ibbotson+Executive+Vice+President+and+Chief+Store+Operations+Officer/27019505.html <div class="xn-content"> <p><span class="legendSpanClass"><location value="LU/us.oh.cincin" idsrc="xmltag.org" >CINCINNATI</location></span>, <span class="legendSpanClass"><chron>Sept. 2, 2026</chron></span> /PRNewswire/ -- <span value="NYSE:KR" idsrc="xmltag.org" >The Kroger Co.</span> (NYSE: KR) today announced that <person>Mark Ibbotson</person> will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer, effective <chron>September 14</chron>.</p> <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <p> <img src="https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1980700/Kroger-Mark-Ibbotson.jpg?id=OA2926974" title="Mark Ibbotson headshot" alt="Mark Ibbotson headshot" /> http://www.streetinsider.com/PRNewswire/Kroger+names+Mark+Ibbotson+Executive+Vice+President+and+Chief+Store+Operations+Officer/27019505.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400 KR http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/DoJ+requests+beef+price+data+from+major+retailers+including+Amazon+and+Walmart/27018087.html <p>Investing.com -- The US Justice Department has expanded its antitrust investigation into the meatpacking industry by requesting information on beef prices from eight major food retailers.</p><p>The Department of Justice said Tuesday in a social media post that Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward sent letters in July to Amazon.com Inc., Costco Wholesale Corp., Walmart Inc., Albertsons Cos., Kroger Co., the US unit of Koninklijke <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Ahold Delhaize</span></span> NV, Publix Super Markets Inc. and Aldi Inc.</p><p>The letters, dated July 14, requested that the retailers provide investigators with information about their beef purchasing and strategy, retail pricing, profit margins and market http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/DoJ+requests+beef+price+data+from+major+retailers+including+Amazon+and+Walmart/27018087.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:58:23 -0400 AMZN COST KR WMT http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/DoJ+requests+beef+price+data+from+major+retailers+including+Amazon+and+Walmart/27018087.html <p>Investing.com -- The US Justice Department has expanded its antitrust investigation into the meatpacking industry by requesting information on beef prices from eight major food retailers.</p><p>The Department of Justice said Tuesday in a social media post that Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward sent letters in July to Amazon.com Inc., Costco Wholesale Corp., Walmart Inc., Albertsons Cos., Kroger Co., the US unit of Koninklijke <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Ahold Delhaize</span></span> NV, Publix Super Markets Inc. and Aldi Inc.</p><p>The letters, dated July 14, requested that the retailers provide investigators with information about their beef purchasing and strategy, retail pricing, profit margins and market http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/DoJ+requests+beef+price+data+from+major+retailers+including+Amazon+and+Walmart/27018087.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:58:23 -0400 AMZN COST KR WMT http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/DoJ+requests+beef+price+data+from+major+retailers+including+Amazon+and+Walmart/27018087.html <p>Investing.com -- The US Justice Department has expanded its antitrust investigation into the meatpacking industry by requesting information on beef prices from eight major food retailers.</p><p>The Department of Justice said Tuesday in a social media post that Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward sent letters in July to Amazon.com Inc., Costco Wholesale Corp., Walmart Inc., Albertsons Cos., Kroger Co., the US unit of Koninklijke <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Ahold Delhaize</span></span> NV, Publix Super Markets Inc. and Aldi Inc.</p><p>The letters, dated July 14, requested that the retailers provide investigators with information about their beef purchasing and strategy, retail pricing, profit margins and market http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/DoJ+requests+beef+price+data+from+major+retailers+including+Amazon+and+Walmart/27018087.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:58:23 -0400 AMZN COST KR WMT http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/DoJ+requests+beef+price+data+from+major+retailers+including+Amazon+and+Walmart/27018087.html <p>Investing.com -- The US Justice Department has expanded its antitrust investigation into the meatpacking industry by requesting information on beef prices from eight major food retailers.</p><p>The Department of Justice said Tuesday in a social media post that Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward sent letters in July to Amazon.com Inc., Costco Wholesale Corp., Walmart Inc., Albertsons Cos., Kroger Co., the US unit of Koninklijke <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Ahold Delhaize</span></span> NV, Publix Super Markets Inc. and Aldi Inc.</p><p>The letters, dated July 14, requested that the retailers provide investigators with information about their beef purchasing and strategy, retail pricing, profit margins and market http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/DoJ+requests+beef+price+data+from+major+retailers+including+Amazon+and+Walmart/27018087.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:58:23 -0400 AMZN COST KR WMT http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++4++++++++++KROGER+CO+++++++++++++++++For%3A+Sep+01++Filed+by%3A+Sutton+Mark+S/27017736.html si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260902/27017736.html http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++4++++++++++KROGER+CO+++++++++++++++++For%3A+Sep+01++Filed+by%3A+Sutton+Mark+S/27017736.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:36:00 -0400 KR http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++4++++++++++KROGER+CO+++++++++++++++++For%3A+Sep+01++Filed+by%3A+SARGENT+RONALD/27017719.html si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260902/27017719.html http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++4++++++++++KROGER+CO+++++++++++++++++For%3A+Sep+01++Filed+by%3A+SARGENT+RONALD/27017719.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:33:00 -0400 KR http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++4++++++++++KROGER+CO+++++++++++++++++For%3A+Sep+01++Filed+by%3A+Gates+Anne/27017703.html si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260902/27017703.html http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++4++++++++++KROGER+CO+++++++++++++++++For%3A+Sep+01++Filed+by%3A+Gates+Anne/27017703.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:31:00 -0400 KR http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++4++++++++++KROGER+CO+++++++++++++++++For%3A+Sep+01++Filed+by%3A+Aufreiter+Nora+A/27017675.html si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260902/27017675.html http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++4++++++++++KROGER+CO+++++++++++++++++For%3A+Sep+01++Filed+by%3A+Aufreiter+Nora+A/27017675.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:27:00 -0400 KR http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Citi+opens+downside+catalyst+watch+on+Kroger+as+Walmart+price+war+intensifies/27011040.html <p>Investing.com -- Citi has opened a short-term downside catalyst watch on <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Kroger</span></span> (NYSE: KR) ahead of second-quarter results on Sept. 11, warning that intensifying price competition from Walmart could pressure the grocer&amp;#39;s comparable sales and margins.</p> <p dir="ltr">The bank pointed to Walmart&amp;#39;s roughly $3 billion tariff refund, which is largely being invested in food and grocery prices to drive further market share gains. As a reference point, Citi noted that figure compares to Kroger&amp;#39;s overall EBIT of $5 billion.</p> <p dir="ltr">"We believe this competitive dynamic seems more pronounced than when we last heard from mgmt in 1Q, and may not http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Citi+opens+downside+catalyst+watch+on+Kroger+as+Walmart+price+war+intensifies/27011040.html Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:17:55 -0400 KR WMT http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Citi+opens+downside+catalyst+watch+on+Kroger+as+Walmart+price+war+intensifies/27011040.html <p>Investing.com -- Citi has opened a short-term downside catalyst watch on <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Kroger</span></span> (NYSE: KR) ahead of second-quarter results on Sept. 11, warning that intensifying price competition from Walmart could pressure the grocer&amp;#39;s comparable sales and margins.</p> <p dir="ltr">The bank pointed to Walmart&amp;#39;s roughly $3 billion tariff refund, which is largely being invested in food and grocery prices to drive further market share gains. As a reference point, Citi noted that figure compares to Kroger&amp;#39;s overall EBIT of $5 billion.</p> <p dir="ltr">"We believe this competitive dynamic seems more pronounced than when we last heard from mgmt in 1Q, and may not http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Citi+opens+downside+catalyst+watch+on+Kroger+as+Walmart+price+war+intensifies/27011040.html Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:17:55 -0400 KR WMT http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Citi+opens+downside+catalyst+watch+on+Kroger+as+Walmart+price+war+intensifies/27011040.html <p>Investing.com -- Citi has opened a short-term downside catalyst watch on <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Kroger</span></span> (NYSE: KR) ahead of second-quarter results on Sept. 11, warning that intensifying price competition from Walmart could pressure the grocer&amp;#39;s comparable sales and margins.</p> <p dir="ltr">The bank pointed to Walmart&amp;#39;s roughly $3 billion tariff refund, which is largely being invested in food and grocery prices to drive further market share gains. As a reference point, Citi noted that figure compares to Kroger&amp;#39;s overall EBIT of $5 billion.</p> <p dir="ltr">"We believe this competitive dynamic seems more pronounced than when we last heard from mgmt in 1Q, and may not http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Citi+opens+downside+catalyst+watch+on+Kroger+as+Walmart+price+war+intensifies/27011040.html Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:17:55 -0400 KR WMT http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Citi+opens+downside+catalyst+watch+on+Kroger+as+Walmart+price+war+intensifies/27011040.html <p>Investing.com -- Citi has opened a short-term downside catalyst watch on <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Kroger</span></span> (NYSE: KR) ahead of second-quarter results on Sept. 11, warning that intensifying price competition from Walmart could pressure the grocer&amp;#39;s comparable sales and margins.</p> <p dir="ltr">The bank pointed to Walmart&amp;#39;s roughly $3 billion tariff refund, which is largely being invested in food and grocery prices to drive further market share gains. As a reference point, Citi noted that figure compares to Kroger&amp;#39;s overall EBIT of $5 billion.</p> <p dir="ltr">"We believe this competitive dynamic seems more pronounced than when we last heard from mgmt in 1Q, and may not http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Citi+opens+downside+catalyst+watch+on+Kroger+as+Walmart+price+war+intensifies/27011040.html Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:17:55 -0400 KR WMT http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Citi+opens+downside+watch+on+Kroger+ahead+of+earnings/27008388.html <p>Investing.com -- Citi opened a short-term downside Catalyst Watch on Kroger ahead of the company's second-quarter earnings report.</p><p>The bank expects Kroger to post second-quarter identical sales and comparable sales of 1.0%, matching consensus estimates. Earnings per share are projected at $1.05, also in line with consensus.</p><p>Citi anticipates management will reduce fiscal 2026 comparable sales guidance to a range of 1.0% to 1.5% from the previous 1.0% to 2.0%. Consensus estimates stand at 1.4%. The bank also expects earnings per share guidance to be lowered to $5.00 to $5.20 from $5.10 to $5.30, compared with consensus of $5.20.</p><p>The expected guidance reduction http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Citi+opens+downside+watch+on+Kroger+ahead+of+earnings/27008388.html Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:25:41 -0400 KR WMT http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Citi+opens+downside+watch+on+Kroger+ahead+of+earnings/27008388.html <p>Investing.com -- Citi opened a short-term downside Catalyst Watch on Kroger ahead of the company's second-quarter earnings report.</p><p>The bank expects Kroger to post second-quarter identical sales and comparable sales of 1.0%, matching consensus estimates. Earnings per share are projected at $1.05, also in line with consensus.</p><p>Citi anticipates management will reduce fiscal 2026 comparable sales guidance to a range of 1.0% to 1.5% from the previous 1.0% to 2.0%. Consensus estimates stand at 1.4%. The bank also expects earnings per share guidance to be lowered to $5.00 to $5.20 from $5.10 to $5.30, compared with consensus of $5.20.</p><p>The expected guidance reduction http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Citi+opens+downside+watch+on+Kroger+ahead+of+earnings/27008388.html Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:25:41 -0400 KR WMT