Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI Buys 21,870 Shares of The Kroger Co. $KR

Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI lifted its stake in The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) by 237.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 31,069 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 21,870 shares during the period. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI’s holdings in Kroger were worth $2,095,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. lifted its holdings in shares of Kroger by 6,840.0% during the second quarter. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. now owns 347 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 342 shares during the period. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp bought a new stake in shares of Kroger in the 2nd quarter worth about $28,000. Rossby Financial LCC acquired a new stake in shares of Kroger during the 2nd quarter worth about $29,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Kroger by 10,425.0% during the 2nd quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 421 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 417 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC boosted its position in Kroger by 87.8% in the second quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 445 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 208 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Kroger Stock Up 2.5%

Shares of NYSE KR opened at $64.24 on Monday. The Kroger Co. has a 52-week low of $58.32 and a 52-week high of $74.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.28, a quick ratio of 0.45 and a current ratio of 0.88. The stock has a market cap of $40.66 billion, a P/E ratio of 59.48, a P/E/G ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 0.61. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $63.51 and a 200 day moving average price of $66.71.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last announced 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. Kroger had a net margin of 0.54% and a return on equity of 38.06%. The company had revenue of $33.86 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $34.27 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.98 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up .7% compared to the same quarter last year. Kroger has set its FY 2025 guidance at 4.750-4.800 EPS. Analysts expect that The Kroger Co. will post 4.44 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

KR has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised shares of Kroger from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $75.00 price objective for the company in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $78.00 price target on shares of Kroger in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Telsey Advisory Group reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $80.00 price objective (down previously from $82.00) on shares of Kroger in a research note on Monday, December 1st. Barclays set a $68.00 target price on Kroger and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on Kroger from $73.00 to $71.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 5th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Kroger presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $73.80.

Kroger News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kroger says it will keep many stores open and provided operational updates as a massive winter storm approaches, driving higher in-store traffic and emergency purchases that can lift short-term sales. Kroger, Publix, Walmart give updates ahead of massive winter storm
• Positive Sentiment: Local reports show Kroger stores in North Texas experienced rushes and depleted shelves ahead of the storm—indicative of higher immediate sales and basket sizes. Kroger’s across North Texas brace as shoppers rush in before winter weather
• Positive Sentiment: Kroger is investing in growth with a planned $35M Marketplace in a Cincinnati suburb, signaling continued capital deployment into store expansion and potential long‑term revenue gains. This Cincinnati suburb is getting a $35M Kroger Marketplace | Going Up
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts expect Kroger’s upcoming fiscal Q4 report to show single-digit EPS growth; the earnings release and management commentary on guidance will be key catalysts. What to Expect From Kroger’s Q4 2025 Earnings Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent coverage noted short-term share weakness last week; moving forward, volatility may continue as investors react to the storm’s sales bump and impending earnings. Kroger (KR) Stock Declines While Market Improves
• Negative Sentiment: Kroger and a contractor reached a settlement over alleged asbestos exposure at a Taylorville store—an expense and reputational issue for investors to monitor if similar claims surface. Kroger, contractor reach settlement over asbestos exposure in Taylorville store
• Negative Sentiment: Kroger has ended certain delivery operations on the Space Coast, pushing customers to alternatives—this may modestly reduce e-commerce reach in that market and highlights localized operational pullbacks. Kroger ends operations, here are your Space Coast delivery alternatives

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.