Boosting US Grocery Leadership: Analyst Highlights How Kroger's Acquisition Of Albertsons Enhances Its Market Position
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman reiterated an Outperform rating on Kroger Co (NYSE:KR) with a $55 price target, expecting solid 1Q23 earnings. Kroger's acquisition of Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) is expected to further solidify its leadership in the US grocery market.
June 09, 2023 | 6:38 pm
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Unlike Target, Kroger is not expected to face pressure related to the slowdown in demand for discretionary products and related inventory clearance.
The analyst mentioned that unlike Target, Kroger should not see pressure related to the slowdown in demand for discretionary products and related inventory clearance. This indicates that the news has a neutral impact on Target.
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Unlike Walmart, Kroger is not expected to face pressure related to the slowdown in demand for discretionary products and related inventory clearance.
The analyst mentioned that unlike Walmart, Kroger should not see pressure related to the slowdown in demand for discretionary products and related inventory clearance. This indicates that the news has a neutral impact on Walmart.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50
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Albertsons' acquisition by Kroger is expected to solidify Kroger's leadership in the US grocery market, benefiting both companies.
The acquisition of Albertsons by Kroger is expected to strengthen Kroger's market position in the US grocery sector. This will likely benefit both companies as the combined entity is expected to be more productive and profitable.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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Kroger's acquisition of Albertsons is expected to strengthen its market position, with an Outperform rating and $55 price target.
The analyst expects solid 1Q23 earnings for Kroger, driven by strong at-home food consumption trends, inflation, and strategic initiatives. The acquisition of Albertsons is expected to further solidify Kroger's leadership in the US grocery market, making the combined company more productive and profitable.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100