Is Kroger a Stock to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio?

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down why Kroger (NYSE: KR) may be riskier today than in many years, and why investors should consider BBB Foods (NYSE: TBBB) as a better grocery stock to buy.

*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of April 10, 2025. The video was published on April 18, 2025.

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Jason Hall has positions in Bbb Foods and has the following options: long August 2025 $30 calls on Bbb Foods and short August 2025 $30 puts on Bbb Foods. Tyler Crowe has positions in Bbb Foods. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bbb Foods. The Motley Fool recommends Kroger. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Jason Hall is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link, they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.