Rep. David Taylor Sells The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) Stock

Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently sold shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR). In a filing disclosed on March 06th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Kroger stock on February 26th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SARDINIA READY MIX 401(K) – DAVE” account.

Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Visa (NYSE:V) on 2/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) on 2/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH) on 2/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 2/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 2/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) on 2/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) on 2/26/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 2/26/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) on 2/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) on 2/26/2026.

Kroger Stock Performance

NYSE KR opened at $73.46 on Tuesday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $65.57 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $65.86. The Kroger Co. has a 12-month low of $58.60 and a 12-month high of $74.90. The firm has a market cap of $46.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 48.01, a PEG ratio of 1.89 and a beta of 0.62. The company has a quick ratio of 0.42, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.66.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March 5th. The company reported $1.28 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.20 by $0.08. Kroger had a return on equity of 41.08% and a net margin of 0.69%.The firm had revenue of $34.73 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $35.10 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.14 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. Kroger has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.100-5.300 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that The Kroger Co. will post 4.44 EPS for the current year.

Kroger Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Sunday, March 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th were paid a $0.35 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 13th. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. Kroger’s payout ratio is currently 91.50%.

Kroger News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kroger re-launches its large “Customer Appreciation Week” promotion (March 11–17), which should drive traffic and short-term same-store-sales and margin opportunities from exclusive deal drops. Kroger Brings Back Customer Appreciation Week with Special Savings
• Positive Sentiment: CEO-elect Rodney Foran is publicly bullish on Kroger’s prospects (“has all the ingredients to win”), signaling continuity on growth and merchandising execution that investors typically view as supportive for longer-term revenue and margin improvement. Kroger has ‘all the ingredients to win,’ new CEO Foran says
• Positive Sentiment: Market signals show bullish positioning: heavy call-option buying suggests some traders expect upside in the near term. Stock Traders Buy High Volume of Call Options on Kroger (NYSE:KR)
• Positive Sentiment: Roth MKM reiterated a “Buy” on KR, providing analyst-level support that can counterbalance neutral/negative takes. Kroger’s (KR) “Buy” Rating Reiterated at Roth Mkm
• Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup raised its price target from $68 to $71 but kept a “Neutral” rating — a modest upward revision that still sits below Kroger’s current price, signaling limited immediate upside from this update. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Sen. John Boozman purchased Kroger shares — a small, non-company insider signal that may draw attention but is unlikely to move fundamentals. Sen. John Boozman Purchases Shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR)
• Negative Sentiment: Supermarket News highlights concerns that working conditions could worsen under the new CEO — labor tensions or morale issues raise the risk of higher costs, union friction or operational disruptions. SN top 10: Will working conditions worsen at Kroger under new CEO?
• Negative Sentiment: A report links a popular frozen chicken sold at Kroger (and Trader Joe’s) to possible glass contamination — a product-safety story that can prompt recalls, erode consumer trust and hit near-term sales and costs if confirmed. This popular frozen chicken from Trader Joe’s and Kroger may have glass in it

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have commented on the company. Citigroup lifted their price target on Kroger from $68.00 to $71.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on shares of Kroger from $73.00 to $71.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, December 5th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Kroger from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 27th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Kroger in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered shares of Kroger from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and cut their price target for the stock from $70.00 to $68.00 in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $74.56.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kroger

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp bought a new stake in Kroger in the second quarter valued at $28,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC bought a new position in Kroger in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Kroger in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Kroger by 268.1% in the 4th quarter. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC now owns 416 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 303 shares during the period. Finally, Avalon Trust Co bought a new stake in shares of Kroger during the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Taylor

David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Taylor (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

David Taylor graduated from Amelia High School. Taylor earned degrees from Miami University (Ohio) and the University of Dayton School of Law. Taylor’s career experience includes working as an attorney and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.

About Kroger

The Kroger Co (NYSE: KR) is one of the largest supermarket operators in the United States, offering a wide range of retail grocery and related services. Founded in Cincinnati in 1883 by Bernard Kroger, the company operates a portfolio of supermarket and multi-department store banners and provides customers with fresh foods, packaged groceries, deli and bakery items, meat and seafood, produce, and prepared foods. Kroger’s stores commonly include pharmacy services and fuel centers, positioning the company as a broad-based neighborhood retail destination for everyday needs.

In addition to traditional in-store retailing, Kroger manufactures and distributes a variety of private-label brands and operates its own food production and supply-chain facilities.