Evolve Private Wealth LLC Invests $3.40 Million in The Kroger Co. $KR

Evolve Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 54,412 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,400,000.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. boosted its holdings in shares of Kroger by 4.5% in the 4th quarter. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. now owns 3,537 shares of the company’s stock worth $221,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares in the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC lifted its position in Kroger by 1.5% in the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 10,747 shares of the company’s stock worth $674,000 after buying an additional 162 shares during the last quarter. Stephens Inc. AR boosted its stake in Kroger by 1.0% in the fourth quarter. Stephens Inc. AR now owns 17,995 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,124,000 after buying an additional 174 shares in the last quarter. Phillips Wealth Planners LLC boosted its stake in Kroger by 3.6% in the fourth quarter. Phillips Wealth Planners LLC now owns 5,348 shares of the company’s stock worth $342,000 after buying an additional 188 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Zions Bancorporation National Association UT grew its stake in shares of Kroger by 59.6% during the fourth quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 509 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Kroger Price Performance

Shares of KR opened at $61.78 on Thursday. The Kroger Co. has a twelve month low of $58.60 and a twelve month high of $76.58. The company has a market capitalization of $37.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.81 and a beta of 0.42. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $66.12 and a 200 day moving average of $66.48. The company has a quick ratio of 0.42, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.66.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $80.00 price target on shares of Kroger in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Kroger in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Wells Fargo & Company cut Kroger from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and cut their price objective for the company from $70.00 to $68.00 in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Erste Group Bank downgraded Kroger from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Citigroup increased their target price on Kroger from $68.00 to $71.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, March 9th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $74.67.

More Kroger News

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Kroger is set to report first-quarter 2026 results on June 18, and recent articles suggest investors are positioning cautiously ahead of the print. Analysts expect the quarter to be largely in line, but the stock may be reacting to uncertainty around guidance and execution. Kroger Earnings: What To Look For From KR
• Neutral Sentiment: Management is pushing broad price reductions to win back shoppers, including new digital pricing initiatives and promotional offers. That may help traffic, but investors are worried the strategy could squeeze margins in a competitive grocery market. Kroger Slides as Margin Concerns and Merger Litigation Weigh on Sentiment
• Neutral Sentiment: The company has guided for 2026 identical sales growth excluding fuel of 1% to 2% and adjusted EPS of $5.10 to $5.30, which leaves limited room for disappointment if pricing pressure or weak food sales trends continue. Why Kroger shares are falling today
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing litigation related to the blocked Albertsons merger remains an overhang, adding legal uncertainty and keeping some investors on the sidelines. Kroger Slides as Margin Concerns and Merger Litigation Weigh on Sentiment
• Negative Sentiment: Recent analyst commentary has turned more cautious, with some firms trimming price targets on weaker food sales expectations and the possibility that Kroger will only reiterate, not raise, its outlook. Why Kroger shares are falling today

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.