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Kroger

The Kroger Co. engages in the operation of supermarkets and multi-department stores. Its brands include Big K, Check This Out?, Heritage Farm, Simple Truth, and Simple Truth Organic. The company was founded by Barney Kroger in 1883 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

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Kroger reports strong Q1 performance and progresses with Albertsons merger

Kroger's Q1 2023 earnings call highlighted strong sales growth, increased digital sales, and strategic priorities focused on fresh and personalized experiences. The pending merger with Albertsons Companies is progressing, with no anticipated layoffs or store closures. Challenges related to inflation and shrink were acknowledged, but opportunities for continued customer engagement and a normalized promotional environment were also identified.

Kroger reports strong Q2 earnings amidst economic challenges and opportunities

Kroger's Q2 performance reflects resilience amid economic challenges, with a focus on enhancing customer value and managing costs. The company faces challenges from inflation and regulatory concerns but sees opportunities in driving sales and promotional activity.

Kroger reports strong Q3 performance and positions for Albertsons merger

Kroger's Q3 performance showcased strength in digital business and alternative profit growth. While facing challenges in volume trends and shrink, the company is well-positioned for its proposed merger with Albertsons. Anticipated opportunities in 2024 include positive impacts from cycling certain market impacts and growth from the diverse ecosystem.

Kroger reports robust 2022 earnings, eyes growth through digital investments

Kroger's 2022 performance showcased financial strength and customer loyalty growth, despite challenges from inflation and market uncertainties. The company's strategic focus on fresh, brands, personalization, and seamless customer experiences positions it well for continued success in 2023.

Kroger reports solid Q1 growth, Our Brands drive profitability

Kroger's Q1 2024 performance saw growth in identical and digital sales, with a focus on value creation and customer experience.
Strengths lie in strategic priorities, strong financials, and effective utilization of online platforms for personalized value.
Challenges include inflation impacts, shrink issues, and concerns over promotional activities and market share dynamics.
Opportunities exist in leveraging Our Brands, personalized pricing, and adapting to a supply-driven promotional backdrop for future growth.

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The Kroger Co. engages in the operation of supermarkets, multi-department stores and fulfillment centers. Its brands include Big K, Smart Way, Heritage Farm, Simple Truth, and Simple Truth Organic. The company was founded by Barney Kroger in 1883 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Awarded maximum score of 100 and named a best place to work for disability inclusion CINCINNATI , July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced it received a top score on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI), making the company a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the fourth year in a row. "Kroger is honored to earn this recognition for the fourth consecutive year.

Kroger Earns Top Score on Disability:IN's 2023 Disability Equality Index

AMC Entertainment

Atomera

BlackBerry

Bed Bath & Beyond

GameStop

Nokia

Virgin Galactic

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Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies saw a 7% increase in its share price last year, driven by a rise in identical and digital sales and a 15% increase in loyalty membership. The company is highly leveraged, posing a potential risk to its financial position and shareholders. It is also in the process of merging with Kroger, a move expected to bring significant growth opportunities. Albertsons' Q4 FY 2022 performance saw net sales rise to $18.3 billion, driven by a 5.6% increase in identical sales, retail price increase, and pharmacy growth.

Albertsons Companies: The Kroger Merger Will Potentially Transform The Company

CINCINNATI , July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Wellness Festival presented by PepsiCo featuring Gatorade returns September 22 and 23, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to Downtown Cincinnati.

Kroger Wellness Festival Returns September 22 & 23 in Cincinnati

Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao

Walmart

The Zacks Retail - Supermarkets industry participants have been benefiting from robust omnichannel initiatives, rising store traffic and solid online demand. Walmart (WMT), The Kroger Co. (KR) and Companhia Brasileira (CBD) are notable stocks in the industry.

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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

Caterpillar

General Mills

LyondellBasell Industries

McDonald's

Shell PLC

Target

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Investing as often, and early, as you can allows compound interest (aka dividends) to work it's magic. The retirement accounts brought in a total dividend income amount of $1,948.91 or 36% of the dividend income total. There were 9 dividend increases, including the exchange traded funds (ETFs) in the mix, such as VYM, VOO and VIG.

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Debit remains among consumers' preferred payment methods, allowing them to spend only the funds on hand.  But for merchants, rewarding consumers for using debit cards — specifically, merchant-branded cards — may hold an uneven track record.

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CF Industries Holdings

Valero Energy

With the most recent read on inflation seemingly suggesting a trajectory of disinflation, the very concept of dividend stocks for stability seems overly cautious. Fundamentally, I would gently suggest a rethink of this framework.

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Kroger and Target announced increases to their dividend payments in June. In five years, their dividends have risen by more than 70%.

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Both companies are high-profile operators in the retail sector. Target has cemented its status as a Dividend King.

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Apple

Kraft Heinz

With the Vision Pro, Apple now looks poised to dominate the next era of computing. Kraft Heinz is facing some obstacles, but it's delivering solid sales growth and pays a 4.6% yield.

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Colgate-Palmolive

Five Below

Sempra Energy

Waste Management

Essential Utilities

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Allegion

Cigna

Dollar General

Domino's Pizza

Microchip Technology

MSCI

Charles Schwab

Sirius XM Holdings Inc

SS&C Technologies Hlds

Skyworks Solutions

Tractor Supply

W. R. Berkley

Zoetis

The watchlist from June posted a gain of 8.91% last month, outperforming the SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF by 2.43% and Vanguard's Dividend Appreciation ETF by 2.41%. The top 15 dividend growth stocks for July offer an average dividend yield of 1.66% and appear about 34% undervalued based on dividend yield theory. Since inception, September 2020, the watchlist is beating VIG by 4.20% and SPY by 3.81%.

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Coca-Cola

PepsiCo

Molson Coors Brewing

If there is any holiday celebrated in the United States that is among the favorite of all citizens, it has to be Independence Day.

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The Kroger Co., a leading grocery retailer, is a strong investment proposition due to its robust business model, brand reputation, and consistent dividend growth. At present, Kroger's trading activity is within a price consolidation range of $40 to $50. The technical analysis shows a positive trajectory with the emergence of an inverted head and shoulders pattern and a bullish hammer, indicating a potential upward breakout above $51.

Kroger: Buy The Breakout (Technical Analysis)

Charter Communications

DaVita

General Motors

Occidental Petroleum

Paramount Global

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Chevron

Mondelez

Microsoft

Tapestry

Exxon Mobil

Market watchers have been calling for an earnings recession since the end of 2022. That's because there's an expectation that high inflation coupled with rising interest rates could lead to contracting earnings.

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The Kroger Company, one of America's oldest grocery store operators, is a dividend growth stock with strong double-digit growth in the past decade, currently offering a 2.2% yield. Despite some struggles with consumer weakness, Kroger's financials remain healthy, supporting high dividend growth, debt reduction, and potential buybacks in the future. Although the stock isn't a strong wealth compounder, it is currently trading below its all-time high, presenting new investment opportunities.

Unlocking Value: Kroger - The Undervalued Dividend Stock

Leading meal solutions brand celebrates a decade of simple delicious meals CINCINNATI , June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared that Home Chef , the leading meal solutions brand with both a retail and online presence, is celebrating its 10th birthday. "For a decade, Home Chef has provided customers with easy, convenient meal solutions to make cooking at home an experience that is simple and delicious," said  Dan De La Rosa, Kroger's group vice president of fresh merchandising.

Home Chef® Celebrates 10th Birthday

Hershey

Kroger and Hershey both look well-positioned for the future. Each of these two companies pays a solid, sustainable dividend.

Looking for Dividend Growth? These 2 Stocks Have at Least Doubled Their Payouts in 10 Years.

BYD Company Limited

Alphabet

MercadoLibre

Volkswagen AG

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Campbell Soup

Recession, interest rates, employment, and the housing market – American consumers are weighing the futures of all these topics. Apprehension has led to a fallback in spending.

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