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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kroger (KR) Boosts Quarterly Dividend to $0.35, Marks 19th Year of Increases
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is one of the best alternative meat stocks to invest in according to analysts. On June 26, the company declared a dividend of 35 cents per share, up from 32 cents per share in the previous payment. This translates to an annual dividend increase from $1.28 to $1.40 per share. All shareholders of record as of August 15, 2025, will receive the payment on September 1, 2025. Susan Montgomery/ This payment marks Kroger's 19th consecutive year of dividend increases since the dividend was reinstated in 2006. Over this period, the quarterly dividend has grown at a 13% compounded annual growth rate. Kroger's Chairman and CEO, Ron Sargent, stated: 'This dividend increase reflects the Board of Directors' confidence in the consistency of our operating performance, strength of our free cash flow generation, and our commitment to deliver long-term shareholder value.' The company expects adjusted free cash flow of $2.8 billion to $3 billion for fiscal 2025. This strong cash flow generation was highlighted as a key factor enabling the increase. Additionally, the company stated that its capital allocation strategy focuses on utilizing free cash flow to drive long-term, sustainable earnings growth, maintain an investment-grade debt rating, and return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is one of the largest supermarket operators in the US, serving over 11 million customers daily through 2,700+ stores and a robust private-label portfolio. Simple Truth, Kroger's flagship natural and organic brand, launched its Plant-Based collection in 2019, featuring items such as vegan burger patties, grinds, deli slices, cookie dough, sauces, dips, and sour cream. In January 2020, the company introduced Simple Truth Emerge, a line of fresh, plant-based meats—burger patties and grinds—positioned in the meat case, delivering approximately 20 g of pea protein per serving. While we acknowledge the potential of KR as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: Top 10 AI Stocks With Huge Upside Potential and 11 Best High Return Penny Stocks to Buy Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Is Intuitive Machines Stock Still Going Up?
Key Points Bank of America cut its price target on Intuitive Machines stock yesterday -- and the stock rose anyway. Intuitive is gaining again today, but BofA's warnings yesterday still merit attention. Free cash flow at the space company will be lumpy, and could remain so for years. 10 stocks we like better than Intuitive Machines › Something curious is happening with Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) stock, the tiny lunar exploration company that last year landed a U.S. spacecraft on the moon for the first time in over 50 years. Yesterday, Bank of America analyst Ronald Epstein lowered his price target on Intuitive stock from $16 to $10.50, below where the stock was trading, triggering an "underperform" rating. And yet, Intuitive Machines stock went up, not down, on the news (rising 1.2%). And today, it's going up even more. What BofA says about Intuitive Machines stock Intuitive Machines stock gained a healthy 5.1% through 10:40 a.m. ET. But while investors are surely happy to see Intuitive continue to defy gravity, maybe they shouldn't get used to it. As Epstein explains, in a note covered by The Fly, Intuitive stock has done well this year after surprising investors with a report of positive free cash flow achieved in Q1 -- $13.3 million generated in the quarter. At the same time, however, management warned that cash receipt lumpiness could return in Q2. And I suspect "cash receipt lumpiness" translates as "negative free cash flow." Is Intuitive Machines stock a buy? This shouldn't be a surprise. Analysts have long forecast it would take Intuitive until at least 2027 to reach sustained profitability as calculated according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and 2028 to begin generating consistently positive FCF. Q2 2025 was almost certainly an aberration, albeit a happy one, and investors will still need patience with this stock. That said, I believe patience will be rewarded. Between the company's series of NASA contracts to land spacecraft on the moon, its Near Space Network communications contract, and now a new business building Earth reentry vehicles for semiconductor and space pharmaceutical customers, Intuitive's future could be out of this world. Should you invest $1,000 in Intuitive Machines right now? Before you buy stock in Intuitive Machines, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Intuitive Machines wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $674,281!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,050,415!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,059% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 180% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 15, 2025 Bank of America is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Rich Smith has positions in Intuitive Machines. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why Is Intuitive Machines Stock Still Going Up? was originally published by The Motley Fool
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Renault shares tumble 16% after guidance cut, interim CEO appointment
(Reuters) -Shares in Renault were down 16% at 0719 GMT after the French carmaker lowered its 2025 guidance and named finance chief Minto as an interim CEO. It aims to achieve a full-year operating margin of 6.5%, compared with a target of at least 7% previously. It also aims for free cash flow of 1 billion to 1.5 billion euros ($1.16 billion to $1.74 billion), versus more than 2 billion previously. ($1 = 0.8602 euros) Sign in to access your portfolio
