Evercore ISI Remains Bullish on The Kroger Co. (KR)

The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is one of the most undervalued retail stocks to invest in. On October 2, Evercore ISI analyst Michael Montani maintained a Buy rating on The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) and set a price target of $82.00.

The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) reported in its fiscal Q2 2025 results that identical sales without fuel rose 3.4%, eCommerce sales rose 16%, and operating profit for the quarter reached $863 million.

The company also reported an adjusted FIFO operating profit of $1.091 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.04.

The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is a food and drug retailer that operates supermarkets, fulfillment centers, and multi-department stores. Its brand portfolio includes Smart Way, Big K, Heritage Farm, Simple Truth Organic, and Simple Truth.

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