NewEdge Advisors LLC Has $4.54 Million Stock Holdings in The Kroger Co. $KR

NewEdge Advisors LLC reduced its position in shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) by 18.8% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 62,692 shares of the company’s stock after selling 14,481 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC’s holdings in Kroger were worth $4,536,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in KR. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in shares of Kroger by 27.3% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 15,733 shares of the company’s stock valued at $962,000 after acquiring an additional 3,373 shares during the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP increased its holdings in Kroger by 40.7% in the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 56,243 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,807,000 after purchasing an additional 16,270 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Kroger in the second quarter valued at $201,000. Nebula Research & Development LLC bought a new position in Kroger during the 2nd quarter worth $1,840,000. Finally, Sei Investments Co. lifted its holdings in Kroger by 3.2% during the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 1,041,072 shares of the company’s stock worth $74,675,000 after buying an additional 32,350 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Kroger Stock Down 0.4%

Shares of NYSE:KR opened at $56.23 on Wednesday. The Kroger Co. has a 1 year low of $54.15 and a 1 year high of $76.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.43, a current ratio of 0.79 and a quick ratio of 0.39. The business’s 50-day moving average is $58.94 and its 200-day moving average is $65.07. The company has a market capitalization of $34.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.08, a P/E/G ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 0.43.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last released its earnings results on Thursday, June 18th. The company reported $1.58 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.59 by ($0.01). Kroger had a return on equity of 44.33% and a net margin of 0.71%.The business had revenue of $46.12 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $45.59 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.49 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. Kroger has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.100-5.30 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that The Kroger Co. will post 5.21 earnings per share for the current year.

Kroger Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Investors of record on Saturday, August 15th will be given a dividend of $0.39 per share. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. This is a boost from Kroger’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.35. Kroger’s dividend payout ratio is presently 82.35%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

KR has been the subject of several recent research reports. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on Kroger from $73.00 to $67.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Kroger in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Wall Street Zen cut Kroger from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, June 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on shares of Kroger from $72.00 to $70.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group set a $78.00 price target on shares of Kroger and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $72.00.

More Kroger News

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kroger appointed Nate Faust as executive vice president and chief eCommerce officer, effective September 1, 2026. Faust brings more than 20 years of experience building and scaling e-commerce businesses, and his hiring follows the appointment of former Walmart executive Greg Foran as CEO. The move could support Kroger’s digital growth, delivery capabilities and competitive position. Kroger names Nate Faust Executive Vice President and Chief eCommerce Officer
• Positive Sentiment: Kroger has begun offering prescription delivery options, expanding convenience services and potentially increasing customer engagement and pharmacy revenue. Kroger now offering prescription delivery options
• Neutral Sentiment: A Kroger store in Hamilton, Ohio, was evacuated after a reported threat. Police investigated the incident, but the event appeared localized and no broader financial impact was reported. Police: Kroger in Hamilton evacuated after reported threat
• Negative Sentiment: Taylor Farms recalled jalapeño products sold at Kroger and other retailers because of possible Salmonella contamination. Although the products are supplied by Taylor Farms, the recall creates potential for temporary sales disruption, customer concerns and reputational or liability costs. Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products sold at Kroger
• Negative Sentiment: Kroger’s previously announced plan to close 60 underperforming stores over 18 months remains a concern for investors, signaling pressure on weaker locations despite potential efficiency benefits from removing unprofitable operations. Kroger store closures

About Kroger

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.