The Kroger Co. $KR Holdings Decreased by Railway Pension Investments Ltd

Railway Pension Investments Ltd reduced its stake in shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) by 95.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 37,110 shares of the company’s stock after selling 763,200 shares during the quarter. Railway Pension Investments Ltd’s holdings in Kroger were worth $2,319,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Founders Financial Securities LLC raised its position in Kroger by 5.1% in the fourth quarter. Founders Financial Securities LLC now owns 8,653 shares of the company’s stock worth $541,000 after acquiring an additional 416 shares in the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc raised its holdings in Kroger by 114.4% during the 4th quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc now owns 24,965 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,560,000 after buying an additional 13,322 shares during the period. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC grew its stake in Kroger by 5.4% during the 4th quarter. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC now owns 13,531 shares of the company’s stock valued at $845,000 after acquiring an additional 697 shares in the last quarter. Forsta AP Fonden grew its stake in Kroger by 150.5% during the 4th quarter. Forsta AP Fonden now owns 332,900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $20,800,000 after acquiring an additional 200,000 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank purchased a new position in Kroger during the 4th quarter valued at about $470,561,000. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Kroger Stock Down 2.2%

Shares of Kroger stock opened at $62.25 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $38.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.69, a PEG ratio of 1.65 and a beta of 0.46. The company has a quick ratio of 0.42, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.66. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $68.56 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $66.75. The Kroger Co. has a 12-month low of $58.60 and a 12-month high of $76.58.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, March 5th. The company reported $1.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.20 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $34.73 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.10 billion. Kroger had a return on equity of 41.08% and a net margin of 0.69%.The company’s revenue was up 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.14 earnings per share. Kroger has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.100-5.300 EPS. Equities analysts expect that The Kroger Co. will post 5.24 earnings per share for the current year.

Kroger Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be given a dividend of $0.35 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 15th. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. Kroger’s dividend payout ratio is presently 91.50%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages recently commented on KR. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $78.00 price target on shares of Kroger in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Morgan Stanley set a $73.00 price target on Kroger and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $70.00 price target on shares of Kroger in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Wolfe Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $75.00 price target on shares of Kroger in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Kroger in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Kroger has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $74.87.

Key Kroger News

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks pieces frame Kroger as potentially undervalued and a possible dividend/value pick versus Walmart, which may support investor interest in the stock. Are Investors Undervaluing The Kroger Co. (KR) Right Now?
• Positive Sentiment: Kroger received a 2026 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health for the fifth straight year, reinforcing its employer brand and suggesting continued focus on workforce stability and culture. Kroger Earns Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health for Fifth Consecutive Year
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional commentary highlights KR as a candidate for dividend-focused investors, but this is largely a reiteration of Kroger’s existing income profile rather than a fresh catalyst. Kroger (KR) Could Be a Great Choice
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry comparison articles such as KR vs. WMT are more about relative valuation than a company-specific development, so they are likely having only a limited direct impact. KR vs. WMT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
• Negative Sentiment: A report that Kroger is facing a costly store fix after a federal lawsuit could pressure margins and raise concerns about legal and compliance-related expenses. Kroger forced to make costly store fix after federal lawsuit
• Negative Sentiment: News that Kroger’s North American Ocado fulfillment centers were shut in part due to weaker-than-expected demand is a reminder of previous technology/investment missteps, which may weigh on investor confidence. UK grocer Asda taps Ocado to revamp online business
• Negative Sentiment: Reports of multiple executive departures under new CEO Greg Foran add leadership uncertainty at a time when the company is still being reshaped. Kroger loses four top executives under new CEO Greg Foran

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.