Quantum Portfolio Management LLC Buys 11,584 Shares of The Kroger Co. $KR

Quantum Portfolio Management LLC boosted its position in The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) by 58.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 31,511 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 11,584 shares during the quarter. Quantum Portfolio Management LLC’s holdings in Kroger were worth $2,124,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in KR. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Kroger in the 2nd quarter worth about $518,267,000. Nordea Investment Management AB boosted its stake in Kroger by 6.0% in the third quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 4,680,219 shares of the company’s stock worth $311,843,000 after buying an additional 265,127 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its stake in Kroger by 7.9% in the second quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 4,126,866 shares of the company’s stock worth $296,028,000 after buying an additional 300,784 shares in the last quarter. Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC grew its position in Kroger by 2.9% during the second quarter. Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC now owns 2,956,142 shares of the company’s stock valued at $212,044,000 after acquiring an additional 83,735 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Captrust Financial Advisors raised its stake in shares of Kroger by 10.5% during the second quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 2,743,113 shares of the company’s stock worth $196,763,000 after acquiring an additional 260,753 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Kroger Stock Up 1.1%

NYSE KR opened at $63.18 on Monday. 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 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 Kroger Co. has a 1 year low of $58.12 and a 1 year high of $74.90. The business’s 50-day moving average is $63.72 and its 200 day moving average is $66.94.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

KR has been the subject of a number of research 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 research note on Thursday, January 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of Kroger from $73.00 to $71.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Evercore ISI set a $77.00 price objective on Kroger and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, December 5th. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and set a $78.00 target price on shares of Kroger in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $68.00 price target (down from $74.00) on shares of Kroger in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $73.88.

Trending Headlines about Kroger

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 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.