Kroger Posts Q4 Earnings Beat: Healthy ID Sales Overshadowed By Profit Constraints, Analysts Say

Shares of Kroger Co KR rose in early trading on Friday after the company reported upbeat fourth-quarter earnings.The results came in amid an exciting earnings season. Here are some key analyst takeaways.BMO Capital Markets On KrogerAnalyst Kelly Bania maintained a Market Perform rating and price target of $63.Kroger finished 2024 on a strong note, although its earnings declined by 2% excluding the extra week, Bania said in a note. The company expects volumes to improve slightly through 2025, he added.Kroger ...