SVB Wealth LLC Sells 7,573 Shares of The Kroger Co. $KR

SVB Wealth LLC trimmed its stake in The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) by 10.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 62,180 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,573 shares during the period. SVB Wealth LLC’s holdings in Kroger were worth $4,192,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp purchased a new position in Kroger in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Rossby Financial LCC purchased a new stake in shares of Kroger during the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Kroger by 10,425.0% in the second quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 421 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 417 shares during the last quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Kroger by 87.8% in the second quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 445 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 208 shares during the period. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Kroger during the 2nd quarter valued at $33,000. 80.93% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Kroger Stock Performance

Shares of KR stock opened at $70.15 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.28. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $63.07 and a 200-day moving average price of $66.14. The Kroger Co. has a 52 week low of $58.60 and a 52 week high of $74.90. The firm has a market capitalization of $44.39 billion, a PE ratio of 64.95, a P/E/G ratio of 1.72 and a beta of 0.62.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 4th. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.02. Kroger had a return on equity of 38.06% and a net margin of 0.54%.The business had revenue of $33.86 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $34.27 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.98 EPS. 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. As a group, equities research analysts expect that The Kroger Co. will post 4.44 earnings per share for the current year.

Kroger Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Sunday, March 1st. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th will be given a $0.35 dividend. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th. Kroger’s dividend payout ratio is 129.63%.

Key Kroger News

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board names Greg Foran as CEO — Kroger announced Foran will take over immediately and join the board; markets view his Walmart and large‑scale retail experience as a catalyst for operational improvements and growth. Kroger Appoints Greg Foran as Chief Executive Officer
• Positive Sentiment: Immediate market reaction — Multiple outlets report premarket and intraday jumps after the hire, reflecting investor optimism that Foran can drive share gains and operational fixes. Kroger shares jump on appointment of new CEO Greg Foran
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an “outperform” rating and a $80 price target, signaling room for upside if management execution improves. Telsey advisory group rating / Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic context — Coverage highlights Foran’s history turning around Walmart’s grocery business, which explains the hiring rationale but does not guarantee Kroger will replicate that outcome. The man who fixed Walmart’s grocery was just appointed CEO of Kroger’s
• Neutral Sentiment: Positive coverage & buy thesis — Recent bullish pieces frame Kroger as a defensive, growth‑oriented retailer (e‑commerce expansion, private labels, AI efficiencies); useful for longer‑term case but dependent on execution. Kroger: Buy This Steady Compounder For A Volatile Market
• Negative Sentiment: Governance and execution risks — Kroger is still recovering from last year’s CEO transition and board probe; the new CEO faces the challenge of proving he can deliver results at scale while operating with high leverage and a rich valuation. Kroger names former Walmart executive as its new CEO

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

KR has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $70.00 price objective (down from $74.00) on shares of Kroger in a research report on Friday, December 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on Kroger from $73.00 to $71.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $70.00 price target (down previously from $78.00) on shares of Kroger in a report on Thursday, December 4th. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and issued a $78.00 price objective on shares of Kroger in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Kroger in a research report on Monday. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $74.07.

Kroger 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.