Kroger (KR) options active into Q4 and competitive outlook

Kroger (NYSE: KR) options are active on total call volume of 22K contracts (49K puts) into the expected release of Q4 results on March 1. March put option implied volatility is at 27, April is at 26; compared to its 26-week average of 26 according to Track Data. Citigroup has a Buy rating and a $28 price target on KR.

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