Rating Change
Wells Fargo reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) on October 21, 2026.
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Wells Fargo Reiterates Equal-Weight Rating on The Kroger Co. (KR)
Wells Fargo reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) on October 21, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) · reiterate
- Firm
- Wells Fargo
- Rating
- Equal-Weight to Equal-Weight
- Price at event
- $64.13
- Market capitalization
- $41.2B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Kroger (KR) on October 21, 2026, suggesting the stock is fairly valued with neutral near-term prospects.
Market Context
The Kroger Co. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector. The stock currently trades at $64.13 with a market capitalization of $41.2B. The stock has gained 0.5% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for The Kroger Co.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 7 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | N/A |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Guggenheim | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Guggenheim | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Outperform | N/A |
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What does the Equal-Weight rating mean for KR?
A rating of Equal-Weight from Wells Fargo reflects the analyst's outlook on The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
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