The Kroger Co. $KR Stock Position Lifted by XXI Wealth LLC

XXI Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) by 80.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 19,195 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 8,560 shares during the period. XXI Wealth LLC’s holdings in Kroger were worth $1,125,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Yousif Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Kroger by 4.3% in the third quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC now owns 78,799 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,619,000 after purchasing an additional 3,238 shares in the last quarter. OLIO Financial Planning purchased a new position in shares of Kroger during the third quarter valued at approximately $200,000. Titan Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in Kroger during the third quarter worth $2,978,000. Royal Fund Management LLC grew its holdings in Kroger by 10.8% during the third quarter. Royal Fund Management LLC now owns 60,505 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,547,000 after buying an additional 5,905 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Brookstone Capital Management grew its holdings in Kroger by 25.9% during the third quarter. Brookstone Capital Management now owns 34,415 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,017,000 after buying an additional 7,086 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Kroger Stock Performance

Shares of KR traded down $0.99 on Friday, reaching $66.88. 7,899,565 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 7,902,038. The company has a current ratio of 0.70, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.59. The stock has a market cap of $39.50 billion, a PE ratio of 36.35, a PEG ratio of 1.97 and a beta of 0.36. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $59.71 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $61.44. The Kroger Co. has a 52-week low of $54.15 and a 52-week high of $76.58.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, September 11th. The company reported $1.09 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.05 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $34.62 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $34.64 billion. Kroger had a return on equity of 49.90% and a net margin of 0.73%. Kroger’s quarterly revenue was up 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.04 earnings per share. Kroger has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.100-5.300 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that The Kroger Co. will post 5.19 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Kroger Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 1st. Investors of record on Monday, November 16th will be issued a $0.39 dividend. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 16th. Kroger’s payout ratio is 84.78%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have weighed in on KR. Wells Fargo & Company set a $60.00 price objective on Kroger and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $68.00 price objective (up from $66.00) on shares of Kroger in a report on Wednesday. Melius Research set a $80.00 target price on shares of Kroger and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 29th. Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $57.00 target price (down from $61.00) on shares of Kroger in a report on Tuesday, September 1st. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Kroger from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $70.35.

Insider Buying and Selling at Kroger

In related news, EVP Mary Adcock sold 72,901 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.70, for a total transaction of $4,425,090.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 175,233 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,636,643.10. This represents a 29.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.

More Kroger News

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kroger plans to open approximately 110 new stores, lower prices, expand digital capabilities and modernize operations. Management also aims to grow its private-label business to roughly $5 billion, potentially supporting customer retention and higher-margin sales. Kroger Details Growth Strategy to Open 110 Stores, Expand Own Brand to $5B, Modernize Operations
• Positive Sentiment: The proposed savings program could improve efficiency and help fund lower prices without relying entirely on sales growth. Planned savings include operational modernization and greater use of technology and artificial intelligence. Kroger’s $4B savings—a closer look
• Positive Sentiment: New-store development, including a location with a pharmacy and fuel center in Hockley, Texas, indicates continued investment in Kroger’s physical footprint and customer ecosystem. Kroger to break ground on new store with pharmacy and fuel center in Hockley
• Neutral Sentiment: Sell-side analysts continue to show a generally constructive view, with KR receiving a “Moderate Buy” rating; however, the rating does not eliminate concerns about the plan’s execution. The Kroger Co. Stock Rated Moderate Buy
• Negative Sentiment: Management acknowledged that Kroger has lost market share to Walmart and Costco. Cutting prices while funding a major investment program may pressure near-term margins, particularly if the projected savings take longer to materialize. Kroger Is Spending $5 Billion to Cut Prices
• Negative Sentiment: The strategy involves substantial operational change, including corporate job reductions and reliance on AI. Investors may be concerned about execution risk, employee disruption and whether lower prices will generate enough traffic to offset investment costs. 5 big numbers from Kroger’s Investor Day

Kroger Company Profile

The Kroger Co is a U.S. food and grocery retailer headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded by Bernard Kroger in 1883, the company operates supermarkets under banners that include Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Fry’s, Harris Teeter and Smith’s, among others.

Kroger’s business includes the sale of fresh food, groceries, general merchandise, household products and health and beauty items. Many of its stores also provide pharmacy services and fuel centers. The company offers digital shopping, pickup and delivery services, loyalty programs and a range of private-label products, including Simple Truth, Private Selection and Kroger-branded products.

Kroger primarily serves customers across the United States, with stores concentrated in the Midwest, South, West and parts of the Mid-Atlantic region.