Shares of Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) gained 3.90% over the past five trading sessions, bringing the e-commerce and cloud storage solutions stock’s year-to-date gain to 4.91%. Over the past year, it is up 29.63%. AMZN’s most recent catalyst came in mid-August when the company announced it will begin offering customers same-day grocery delivery. On July 8, it was reported that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sold nearly three million shares worth $665.8 million over two days in July as part of a plan announced earlier in 2025 that will see Bezos unload up to 25 million shares through May 2026. In its Q2 earnings call on July 31, the company reported that net sales increased 13% to $167.7 billion in the second quarter, compared with $148.0 billion in the year-prior quarter. Net income increased to $18.2 billion, or $1.68 per diluted share, compared with $13.5 billion, or $1.26 per diluted share, in Q2 2024. However, free cash flow decreased to $18.2 billion TTM, compared with $53.0 billion TTM the year prior due to Amazon’s ongoing CapEx on AI. In June and July the stock saw a series of adjusted price targets. Analysts at Stifel ($262 from $245), Barclays ($275 from $240), Bank of America ($272 from $265), Piper Sandler ($255 from $250), Capital ($270 from $233), Citi ($265 from $225), Needham ($265 from $220), Cantor Fitzgerald ($260 from $240), Truist ($250 from $226), all recently upgraded their price targets for AMZN. Amazon announced in July that it has deployed its 1 millionth robot while also deploying its new AI foundation model to power its robotic fleet. Its first twelfth generation automated fulfillment center launched in late-2024 and the robots are primarily focused on delivery station efficiencies. The robotics cycle is “early,” according to Bank of America’s analyst, who expects Amazon to leverage robots to reduce labor dependency, increase order accuracy and improve warehouse efficiency, driving material cost savings. While there can be little doubt about Amazon’s current financial health, investors and potential investors may be right to wonder whether growth can continue at Amazon’s historic pace, and whether the stock is safe as a long-term holding. Let’s take a look at where the share price could be headed. 24/7 Wall St. Key Points: Amazon is facing substantial headwinds this year, but the stock remains fundamentally sound with a “Strong Buy” rating. AWS, AI and ad sales continue to be major drivers for the Magnificent Seven stock. If you’re looking for a megatrend with massive potential, make sure to grab a complimentary copy of our “The Next NVIDIA” report. This report breaks down AI stocks with 10x potential and will give you a huge leg up on profiting from this massive sea change. Why Invest in Amazon? In the past 20 years, Amazon’s stock is up more than 9,491%. The company has been called one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world, and its brand is one of the world’s most valuable. Though the stock tumbled as the COVID-19 pandemic waned and lockdowns ended (along with the broader markets), it has more than recovered. Shares of this Magnificent Seven member hit an all-time high on Feb. 4, 2025, but with the Nasdaq briefly entering bear market territory in March, it had been downhill for Amazon in 2025. There have been signs of hope recently, with AMZN rebounding along with the broad market. It is hard to imagine that the company or its share price will collapse any time soon, but analysts and investors may see the stock as overbought. Let’s see what Wall Street expects. Amazon as a Company The company engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscriptions service through online and physical stores internationally. It also manufactures and sells electronic devices and develops and produces media content. Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides compute, storage, database, analytics, machine learning, and other services. And Amazon Prime is the company’s membership program. Amazon is based in Seattle. It was founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, the former chief executive officer and now executive board chair. Amazon went public in May 1997. Its retail competitors include Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:BABA), Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) and Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT). It also competes with the likes of Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT). The company continues its push into artificial intelligence with an update of its Alexa feature to Alexa+. AWS investments in cloud computing and AI also continue, with the former being the world’s largest cloud services provider and the latter nearing its debut of its “Nova” chatbot, which will compete in price with ChatGPT. Additionally, Amazon has been expanding its same-day delivery services, and its entertainment division has secured the James Bond franchise with the acquisition of MGM Studios. Headwinds include ongoing labor issues. The most recent quarterly results showed strong performance, with AWS as a major growth driver. Amazon as a Stock Wall Street analysts’ median price target of $265.22 is above Amazon’s all-time high share price seen earlier this year and good for potential upside of 14.79%. Of the 45 analysts covering AMZN, all but one assign it a “Buy” rating, with the other assigning it a “Hold” rating. Overall, the stock receives a consensus “Strong Buy” rating. With 64.88% of shares held by institutional investors — including notable stakes from the three largest asset management companies, Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street — the stock is popular among Wall Street’s sell-side firms. Institutional holdings of Amazon have seen net increase with 3,196 position increases versus 2,166 position decreases. Wall Street expectations for where the stock goes in the next 52 weeks vary. While analysts overall anticipate healthy upside, the lowest price target indicates a decline in the share price. The consensus projection signals strong upside potential for the next 52 weeks, based on strong forward guidance for business segments like AWS and Prime Video’s ad sales, which saw enormous year-over-year increases as the platform now hosts the NFL’s Thursday Night Football programming. Estimate Price Target %Change From Current Price Low $240 3.88% Median $265.22 14.79% High $300.00 29.85% Amazon does face some headwinds and risks in addition to those mentioned above. Consumer spending has rebounded in the wake of Trump’s tariff threats and subsequent pauses, which could help GDP in Q2 after it contracted GDP in Q1, raising the risks of a possible recession in 2025. Over the past three months, the consumer discretionary sector of the S&P 500 — into which Amazon falls — has performed the third best, posting a gain of 6.22%. While the company dominates in the retail space and is a tech leader, competition in neither category is likely to go away anytime soon. All these things could have a huge impact on profitability. Despite some skeptics, the prospects for Amazon are optimistic overall, especially in the short term. Wall Street’s “Strong Buy” consensus rating and the upside potential far outweigh the downside potential shares of AMZN face. 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Sugar loving Potterheads are in for a treat! Krispy Kreme is bringing enchantment to the bakery case with its limited-time Harry Potter: Back to Hogwarts Collection. Fans of the magical series can indulge in spellbinding flavors inspired by the four Houses of Hogwarts, the Sorting Hat, and the Golden Snitch. This sweet lineup blends the wonderful wizarding world with decadent doughnuts and a select coffee beverage. Each treat is crafted to reflect the colors, crests, and personalities of its house, ensuring every bite feels like a trip to Hogwarts. The House of Hogwarts doughnuts are the centerpiece of the collection, featuring Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw designs. Everyone’s favorite house, Gryffindor, is represented by a rich cookie butter Kreme, while Slytherin offers chocolate and green butter creme swirls. Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw also feature their own iconic colors, with unique flavor profiles. A Sorting Hat doughnut is likely the most whimsical of them all, offering a colored-kreme surprise with the first bite. The Golden Snitch Latte, which is basically a drinkable dessert, completes the magic. The collection is available in specialty dozens, bundles, and even at select retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Publix. These beautifully designed, edible tributes to the world of Harry Potter are only available from 8/18 to 9/14, so fly over to Krispy Kreme before the decadent treats vanish like Harry beneath an invisibility cloak! Krispy Kreme Harry Potter Collection Overview Discover the Back to Hogwarts Collection, a magical lineup of doughnuts and drinks inspired by the wizarding world Each treat is crafted to represent a Hogwarts house or an iconic symbol Available for a limited time between 8/18-9/14 at select Krispy Kreme locations Gryffindor Doughnut Features an unglazed shell doughnut filled with cookie butter flavored Kreme Dipped in vibrant red icing with Biscoff cookie crumble and golden icing drizzle Finished with the proud Gryffindor crest on top Slytherin Doughnut Original Glazed doughnut topped with decadent chocolate and green buttercreme swirls Sprinkled with a crunchy, chocolate cookie blend Decorated with the iconic Slytherin crest Hufflepuff Doughnut Unglazed shell doughnut filled with brown butter toffee flavored custard Dipped in golden yellow icing with a black chocolate drizzle Topped with cookie crumble and the Hufflepuff crest Ravenclaw Doughnut Original Glazed doughnut dipped in blueberry flavored icing Topped with Ravenclaw sprinkles for color and texture Adorned with the proud Ravenclaw crest Sorting Hat Doughnut Soft unglazed shell doughnut filled with surprise house-colored Kreme Dipped in chocolate-flavored icing and topped with gold stars and shimmer sugar Finished with a Sorting Hat piece to reveal your house Golden Snitch Latte Caramel toffee-inspired latte with a golden flavor profile Topped with whipped cream, Biscoff cookie crumble, and golden shimmer sugar A magical, indulgent drink for Harry Potter fans Limited Time Availability Available for a limited time at Krispy Kreme locations Also offered in grocery and convenience store assortments Specialty dozens and bundles perfect for sharing the magic The post Krispy Kreme Conjures Up Limited-Edition Harry Potter Doughnuts— But Not for Long appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..
Major U.S. equities indexes gained ground Wednesday as consensus solidified around the likelihood of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates at its next meeting.
Rodney McMullen has been ordered to disclose reasons for his resignation as Kroger's CEO. An Ohio judge made this ruling as part of lawsuit involving the singerJewel and Kroger.
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
In the closing of the recent trading day, Kroger (KR) stood at $73.55, denoting a -1.08% move from the preceding trading day.
Shares of Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) gained 3.95% over the past five trading sessions after reporting Q2 earnings on July 31, bringing the e-commerce and cloud storage solutions stock’s year-to-date gain into the green with a gain of 0.67%. Over the past year, it is up 32.91%. On July 8, it was reported that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sold nearly three million shares worth $665.8 million over two days in July as part of a plan announced earlier in 2025 that will see Bezos unload up to 25 million shares through May 2026. In its most recent earnings call, the company reported that net sales increased 13% to $167.7 billion in the second quarter, compared with $148.0 billion in the year-prior quarter. Net income increased to $18.2 billion, or $1.68 per diluted share, compared with $13.5 billion, or $1.26 per diluted share, in Q2 2024. However, free cash flow decreased to $18.2 billion TTM, compared with $53.0 billion TTM the year prior due to Amazon’s ongoing CapEx on AI. In June and July the stock saw a series of adjusted price targets. Analysts at Stifel ($262 from $245), Barclays ($275 from $240), Bank of America ($272 from $265), Piper Sandler ($255 from $250), Capital ($270 from $233), Citi ($265 from $225), Needham ($265 from $220), Cantor Fitzgerald ($260 from $240), Truist ($250 from $226), all recently upgraded their price targets for AMZN. Amazon announced in July that it has deployed its 1 millionth robot while also deploying its new AI foundation model to power its robotic fleet. Its first twelfth generation automated fulfillment center launched in late-2024 and the robots are primarily focused on delivery station efficiencies. The robotics cycle is “early,” according to Bank of America’s analyst, who expects Amazon to leverage robots to reduce labor dependency, increase order accuracy and improve warehouse efficiency, driving material cost savings. While there can be little doubt about Amazon’s current financial health, investors and potential investors may be right to wonder whether growth can continue at Amazon’s historic pace, and whether the stock is safe as a long-term holding. Let’s take a look at where the share price could be headed. 24/7 Wall St. Key Points: Amazon is facing substantial headwinds this year, but the stock remains fundamentally sound with a “Strong Buy” rating. AWS, AI and ad sales continue to be major drivers for the Magnificent Seven stock. If you’re looking for a megatrend with massive potential, make sure to grab a complimentary copy of our “The Next NVIDIA” report. This report breaks down AI stocks with 10x potential and will give you a huge leg up on profiting from this massive sea change. Why Invest in Amazon? In the past 20 years, Amazon’s stock is up more than 9,491%. The company has been called one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world, and its brand is one of the world’s most valuable. Though the stock tumbled as the COVID-19 pandemic waned and lockdowns ended (along with the broader markets), it has more than recovered. Shares of this Magnificent Seven member hit an all-time high on Feb. 4, 2025, but with the Nasdaq briefly entering bear market territory in March, it had been downhill for Amazon in 2025. There have been signs of hope recently, with AMZN rebounding along with the broad market. It is hard to imagine that the company or its share price will collapse any time soon, but analysts and investors may see the stock as overbought. Let’s see what Wall Street expects. Amazon as a Company The company engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscriptions service through online and physical stores internationally. It also manufactures and sells electronic devices and develops and produces media content. Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides compute, storage, database, analytics, machine learning, and other services. And Amazon Prime is the company’s membership program. Amazon is based in Seattle. It was founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, the former chief executive officer and now executive board chair. Amazon went public in May 1997. Its retail competitors include Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:BABA), Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) and Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT). It also competes with the likes of Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT). The company continues its push into artificial intelligence with an update of its Alexa feature to Alexa+. AWS investments in cloud computing and AI also continue, with the former being the world’s largest cloud services provider and the latter nearing its debut of its “Nova” chatbot, which will compete in price with ChatGPT. Additionally, Amazon has been expanding its same-day delivery services, and its entertainment division has secured the James Bond franchise with the acquisition of MGM Studios. Headwinds include ongoing labor issues. The most recent quarterly results showed strong performance, with AWS as a major growth driver. Amazon as a Stock Wall Street analysts’ median price target of $264.21 is above Amazon’s all-time high share price seen earlier this year and good for potential upside of 19.17%. Of the 44 analysts covering AMZN, all but one assign it a “Buy” rating, with the other assigning it a “Hold” rating. Overall, the stock receives a consensus “Strong Buy” rating. With 63.76% of shares held by institutional investors — including notable stakes from the three largest asset management companies, Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street — the stock is popular among Wall Street’s sell-side firms. Institutional holdings of Amazon have seen net increase with 3,073 position increases versus 2,270 position decreases. Wall Street expectations for where the stock goes in the next 52 weeks vary. While analysts overall anticipate healthy upside, the lowest price target indicates a decline in the share price. The consensus projection signals strong upside potential for the next 52 weeks, based on strong forward guidance for business segments like AWS and Prime Video’s ad sales, which saw enormous year-over-year increases as the platform now hosts the NFL’s Thursday Night Football programming. Estimate Price Target %Change From Current Price Low $235 5.99% Median $264.21 19.17% High $300.00 35.31% Amazon does face some headwinds and risks in addition to those mentioned above. Consumer spending has rebounded in the wake of Trump’s tariff threats and subsequent pauses, which could help GDP in Q2 after it contracted GDP in Q1, raising the risks of a possible recession in 2025. Over the past three months, the consumer discretionary sector of the S&P 500 — into which Amazon falls — has performed the fourth best, posting a gain of 8.94%. While the company dominates in the retail space and is a tech leader, competition in neither category is likely to go away anytime soon. All these things could have a huge impact on profitability. Despite some skeptics, the prospects for Amazon are optimistic overall, especially in the short term. Wall Street’s “Strong Buy” consensus rating and the upside potential far outweigh the downside potential shares of AMZN face. The post Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Stock Price Prediction for 2025: Where Will It Be in 1 Year appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..
CINCINNATI , Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced a settlement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, regarding previously pending litigation between the parties in the Superior Court for the State of Delaware. All claims have been resolved.
With the ongoing trade conflicts and expensive SP500 valuation, it's timely to look at market stalwarts in defensive sectors. This article examines KR and WMT with a 5-point comprehensive check following Peter Lynch's insights on stalwarts. The results show KR to be better positioned for future uncertainties.
Kroger (KR) closed at $73.73 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.76% move from the prior day.
