81,110 Shares in The Kroger Co. $KR Acquired by Caprock Group LLC

Caprock Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 81,110 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,531,000.

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

KR has been the subject of several recent research reports. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $80.00 price objective on shares of Kroger in a research note on Monday. Barclays reaffirmed a “positive” rating on shares of Kroger in a report on Monday. Evercore set a $77.00 price objective on shares of Kroger and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, December 5th. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $78.00 price objective on shares of Kroger in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $70.00 target price (down from $78.00) on shares of Kroger in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Kroger has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $74.07.

Trending Headlines about Kroger

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board taps Greg Foran (ex‑Walmart US, former Air New Zealand CEO) to lead Kroger; his track record on store operations and execution is being credited with restoring investor confidence. Fortune profile of Greg Foran
• Positive Sentiment: Shares have rallied on the CEO news and analysts have reaffirmed bullish views (Guggenheim reasserted a buy rating with a $78 target; Telsey reiterated Outperform), supporting further upside if execution follows. Benzinga note on analyst ratings
• Positive Sentiment: Market narrative now favors operational fixes over acquisitions: Kroger’s write‑downs on automated fulfillment centers have “cleared the decks,” and management is shifting to a hybrid, store‑based fulfillment model that Street analysts estimate could add roughly $400M of e‑commerce profitability in 2026. Seeking Alpha: time for re‑rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Kroger remains shareholder‑friendly: recent accelerated buybacks and an upcoming ex‑dividend date keep income investors engaged, but these are supportive rather than transformational. (Company filings/coverage)
• Negative Sentiment: Kroger plans to close two Houston‑area stores in April as part of “long‑term health” moves — a short‑term negative for sales in those markets but consistent with a cost/portfolio optimization play. Yahoo: Houston store closures
• Negative Sentiment: Local resistance to some new store proposals (e.g., walkability concerns west of Kalamazoo) may slow expansion projects and complicate site selection. MSN: Kalamazoo walkability concerns

Kroger Stock Performance

Shares of KR opened at $68.72 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $43.49 billion, a PE ratio of 63.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.73 and a beta of 0.62. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $63.14 and its 200 day moving average price is $66.13. 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 12-month low of $58.60 and a 12-month high of $74.90.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last issued its 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 in the prior year, the company earned $0.98 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up .7% compared to the same quarter last year. Kroger has set its FY 2025 guidance at 4.750-4.800 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that The Kroger Co. will post 4.44 EPS for the current year.

Kroger Announces Dividend

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

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.