The Kroger Co. $KR Stock Holdings Increased by ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V.

ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V. increased its holdings in shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) by 10.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 168,687 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 15,480 shares during the quarter. ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V.’s holdings in Kroger were worth $11,371,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of KR. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Kroger by 1.9% during the 2nd quarter. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC now owns 8,025 shares of the company’s stock valued at $576,000 after purchasing an additional 146 shares during the period. PDS Planning Inc lifted its stake in Kroger by 2.0% in the second quarter. PDS Planning Inc now owns 7,715 shares of the company’s stock valued at $553,000 after acquiring an additional 152 shares during the last quarter. Cairn Investment Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Kroger by 0.3% during the 2nd quarter. Cairn Investment Group Inc. now owns 58,902 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,225,000 after acquiring an additional 163 shares during the last quarter. Independent Wealth Network Inc. raised its holdings in Kroger by 0.9% in the 2nd quarter. Independent Wealth Network Inc. now owns 19,312 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,385,000 after acquiring an additional 164 shares during the period. Finally, WESPAC Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Kroger by 1.2% in the third quarter. WESPAC Advisors LLC now owns 13,585 shares of the company’s stock worth $916,000 after acquiring an additional 167 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on KR. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $78.00 target price on shares of Kroger in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Telsey Advisory Group reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $80.00 target price (down previously from $82.00) on shares of Kroger in a research note on Monday, December 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on Kroger from $73.00 to $71.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, December 5th. Barclays set a $68.00 price objective on shares of Kroger and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Evercore ISI set a $77.00 target price on shares of Kroger and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, December 5th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $73.88.

Kroger News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kroger launched same‑day delivery on Uber Eats, Uber and Postmates across nearly 2,700 Kroger‑family stores, expanding its omnichannel reach and lowering friction for online sales. This should help digital sales growth and margins over time by leveraging Uber’s logistics network. Kroger Launches Fast, Convenient Delivery on Uber Apps Nationwide
• Positive Sentiment: Market coverage and commentary position Kroger as well placed to navigate industry pressure (scale, omnichannel, diversified revenues). Positive analyst/industry tone supports multiple catalysts for valuation re‑rating. 2 Supermarket Stocks Positioned to Navigate Industry Challenges
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage consensus remains constructive (average rating “Moderate Buy”), which can support investor demand and limit downside. The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry coverage and news pieces note Kroger’s broader response to food price pressure and product trend initiatives — helpful for long‑term positioning but unlikely to move near‑term earnings materially. Kroger, McDonald’s answer soaring restaurant, grocery prices
• Neutral Sentiment: Kroger Health hit a milestone in its prescription drug safety program (250,000+ students reached). Positive for brand and healthcare strategy, but limited direct near‑term EPS impact. Kroger Health Reaches New Milestone in Prescription Drug Safety Program
• Neutral Sentiment: Kroger is promoting 2026 food trends and opening new local stores (e.g., Fenton), signaling continued investment in product mix and footprint optimization. These are incremental positives but not game‑changing alone. Kroger reveals 2026 food trend predictions Kroger preparing to open new store in Fenton next week
• Negative Sentiment: Local store closures in McKinney and the sale of at least one former Kroger site to Goodwill indicate continued portfolio rationalization; while expected in a large footprint, closures can pressure local volumes and reflect tough trade dynamics in some markets. Central McKinney Kroger store slated for closure, officials confirm Goodwill buys former Kroger building on Colerain Avenue

Kroger Stock Performance

Shares of KR stock opened at $63.18 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $39.98 billion, a PE ratio of 58.50, a PEG ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 0.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.28, a current ratio of 0.88 and a quick ratio of 0.45. The Kroger Co. has a one year low of $58.12 and a one year high of $74.90. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $63.72 and its 200 day simple moving average is $66.96.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 4th. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $33.86 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $34.27 billion. Kroger had a return on equity of 38.06% and a net margin of 0.54%.The business’s revenue was up .7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.98 EPS. Kroger has set its FY 2025 guidance at 4.750-4.800 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that The Kroger Co. will post 4.44 earnings per share for the current year.

Kroger Company Profile

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.