KROGER CO (KR)

US5010441013 - Common Stock

61.85  +0.89 (+1.46%)

After market: 61.85 0 (0%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

10

Taking everything into account, KR scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. Both in the recent history as in the last year, KR has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that KR is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 86% of all stocks.
KR is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, but not near new highs, so KR is leading the market.
In the last month KR has a been trading in the 57.69 - 63.59 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity.
KR has an average volume of 4859440 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
KR is an average performer in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry, it outperforms 66% of 43 stocks in the same industry.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
KR Weekly chart
KR Daily chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

9

Besides having an excellent technical rating, KR also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 58.75, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.

  • A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
Support and Resistance Analysis

43.31

62.47

When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 57.61 to 58.75. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 54.41 to 55.96. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @50.17 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @43.75 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

Statistics, Performance, Trends, Indicators, Chart- and CandleStick Patterns
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS86.8
Mansfield0.51
10 Day High63.59
10 Day Low57.69
20 Day High63.59
20 Day Low57.69
52 Week High63.59
52 Week Low44.48
Performance
1 Week-0.34%
2 Weeks4.42%
1 Month5.58%
3 Month11.66%
6 Month23.18%
12 Month37.02%
2 Year38.74%
3 Year36.65%
5 Year113.35%
10 Year92.65%
15 Year502.53%
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Technical Indicators
MACD(12,26,9)-0.02
RSI(14)58.33
LBB58.23
UBB63.47
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
63.6057.685.92 (9.31%)10.74%
An entry @63.60. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high.An exit @57.68. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 5.92 points, which is 9.31%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 10.74% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
KR Daily chart

KROGER CO

NYSE:KR (12/20/2024, 8:21:28 PM)

After market: 61.85 0 (0%)

61.85

+0.89 (+1.46%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Performance
% Chg1.46%
1 Week-0.34%
2 Weeks4.42%
1 Month5.58%
3 Month11.66%
6 Month23.18%
12 Month37.02%
2 Year38.74%
3 Year36.65%
5 Year113.35%
10 Year92.65%
15 Year502.53%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.71
ATR(20)%2.44%
ATR Inc6.14%
Range Today1.9
ADR(20)1.42
ADR(20)%2.3%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS86.8
Mansfield0.51
10 Day High63.59
10 Day Low57.69
20 Day High63.59
20 Day Low57.69
52 Week High63.59
52 Week Low44.48
CS1 End58.75
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.97%
DER(5)-0.32%
Volume38.44M
Volume Incr138.07%
Vol(5)12.20M
Vol(50)4.86M