The Kroger Co. $KR Stock: XXI Wealth LLC Boosts Position

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

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Whipplewood Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Kroger in the first quarter worth $27,000. Axiom Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Kroger during the 1st quarter worth $31,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Kroger during the 1st quarter worth $33,000. North Point Portfolio Managers Corp OH purchased a new stake in Kroger in the 3rd quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, GK Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Kroger in the 3rd quarter worth about $33,000. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

KR has been the topic of a number of research reports. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and issued a $68.00 price objective (up from $66.00) on shares of Kroger in a research note on Wednesday. Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $57.00 target price (down from $61.00) on shares of Kroger in a research report on Tuesday, September 1st. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Kroger from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. Evercore set a $70.00 target price on shares of Kroger in a research note on Monday, September 14th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane raised shares of Kroger from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $72.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Kroger has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $70.35.

Kroger Price Performance

Shares of Kroger stock traded down $0.99 on Friday, reaching $66.88. The stock had a trading volume of 7,899,565 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,902,038. The business’s 50 day moving average is $59.71 and its two-hundred day moving average is $61.44. 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 Kroger Co. has a 1 year low of $54.15 and a 1 year high of $76.58. The company has a market cap of $39.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.35, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.97 and a beta of 0.36.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, September 11th. The company reported $1.09 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.05 by $0.04. Kroger had a net margin of 0.73% and a return on equity of 49.90%. The firm had revenue of $34.62 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $34.64 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.04 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Kroger has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.100-5.300 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that The Kroger Co. will post 5.19 EPS for the current year.

Kroger Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 1st. Investors of record on Monday, November 16th will be given 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 is Monday, November 16th. Kroger’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 84.78%.

Trending Headlines about Kroger

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

Insider Transactions at Kroger

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

Kroger 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.