The Kroger Co. (KR) has been attracting investor attention due to its modest, yet consistent, performance in the market. Although some investors remain wary, the company's dividends and long-term value make it an attractive proposition. Equally, Kroger's capacity to perform even when the market dips sets it apart. Despite a few setbacks — like the Senior Vice President selling 15,000 shares — energy surrounding Kroger's potential remains undiminished. Whether its stock will continue to outpace its retail-wholesale peers in the coming year is yet to be seen. However, Kroger made strides with its Q4 earnings exceeding estimates, even as identical sales fell year on year. Plans to divest further with Albertsons have also sparked interest, along with its agreement to sell its specialty pharmacy business to Elevance Health's CarelonRx. Nevertheless, Kroger's attempted merger with Albertsons has hit speedbumps, like Colorado's suit to halt the $25 billion deal. Drawbacks aside, Kroger remains a top growth stock in the long-term, with its high proportion of institutional backing reinforcing this. The company's healthy balance sheet and competitive strengths show promise, despite bearish signals from insider sell-offs and disappointing five-year earnings decline.
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