Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $1.28B. It ranks number 7 by market capitalization among the 10 Retail-Grocery Stores issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For GO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 65.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 38.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How GO ranks among 5172 stocks
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Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Retail-Grocery Stores peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | GO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.28B | 7/10 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.56x | 5/9 |
| EPS | $-4.12 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $8.24 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $47.86 | – |
| FCF/Share | $0.12 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | GO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -46.7% | 6/6 |
| ROA | -12.7% | 6/6 |
| ROIC | -14.4% | 7/7 |
| Gross Margin | 30.0% | 2/9 |
| Operating Margin | -7.9% | 8/8 |
| Net Margin | -8.0% | 6/6 |
| EBT Margin | -8.5% | 8/8 |
| Tax Rate | 5.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | GO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29x | 4/10 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.30x | 8/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 2.67x | 5/10 |
| Financial Leverage | 3.67x | 2/7 |
| Interest Coverage | -7.2x | 8/9 |
| Working Capital | $116M | 3/10 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | GO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $185M | 6/9 |
| Free Cash Flow | $12M | 8/8 |
| Capital Spending | -$173M | 4/8 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -5.0% | 5/9 |
| FCF/Sales | 0.3% | 8/8 |
| CapEx/Sales | 3.6% | 2/8 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | GO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.58x | 7/7 |
| Receivables Turnover | 399.7x | 1/7 |
| Inventory Turnover | 8.4x | 7/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 6.1x | 5/8 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 1 days | 7/7 |
| Days Inventory | 43 days | 1/7 |
Income Statement
| Metric | GO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.74B | 6/8 |
| Operating Income | -$374M | 9/9 |
| Net Income | -$381M | 6/6 |
| SG&A Expense | $1.35B | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $3.32B | 5/7 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | GO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 99M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -4787.7% | 6/6 |
| EPS Growth | -1429.0% | 6/6 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $515M | 17.2% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $74M | 2.5% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $12M | 0.4% of assets |
| Inventory | $395M | 13.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $2.18B | 72.7% of assets |
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Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (Retail-Grocery Stores): 11 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| GO Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. | ▲ | $1.28B |
| KR Kroger Co | ▶ | $37.58B |
| ACI Albertsons Companies, Inc. | ▶ | $6.36B |
| SFM Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. | ▶ | $6.08B |
| WMK Weis Markets Inc | ▶ | $1.86B |
| IMKTA Ingles Markets Inc | ▼ | $1.64B |
| YSWY Yesway, Inc. | ▼ | $1.46B |
| NGVC Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage, Inc. | ▼ | $705M |
| VLGEA Village Super Market Inc | ▶ | $646M |
| MSS Maison Solutions Inc. | ▶ | $1M |
| ASAIY Sendas Distributor S.A. | ▲ | N/A |
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Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. stock predictions?
For GO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 65.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 38.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. forecasts updated?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s industry peers?
11 issuers in our coverage, GO included, share the SEC industry code Retail-Grocery Stores. The largest are: Kroger Co (KR), Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI), Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM), Weis Markets Inc (WMK), Ingles Markets Inc (IMKTA), Yesway, Inc. (YSWY).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.