Kroger Stock Needs a Post-Earnings Bounce

Cincinnati-based Kroger Co (NYSE:KR) will announce its first-quarter report before the open Thursday, June 20. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated its "outperform" rating ahead of the event, though the firm anticipates slightly lower-than-expected earnings per share of $1.30 compared to Wall Street's estimates of $1.34. It's worth noting that Kroger stock finished its last three post-earnings sessions higher, including a 9.9% pop in March. The stock has been slipping since its April 3 two-year peak of $58.33. ...